Regional Islamic Da’wah Council of Southeast Asia & the Pacific (RISEAP)

RISEAP was born on 11th November 1980 coincided with 3rd Muharam 1401 which was the beginning of a new Islamic calendar year in a new Islamic Millenium. The founding member organizations were from 17 countries, namely Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Australia, Fiji and New Zealand.

Objectives:

1. To foster co-operation and closer relationships among Islamic organizations in the region and co-ordinate efforts towards a unified and efficient Islamic movement.

2. To support the activities of member organizations in their endeavours to promote the development and practice of Islam including da’wah, education and welfare activities.

3. To promote research into the various problems affecting Muslims in the region, in particular those concerning Muslim minorities, and to investigate alleged repressive and discriminatory practices against them and any misrepresentation of Islam with a view to taking appropriate remedial measures.

4. To establish financial or charitable trusts for the purpose of collecting, investing, allocating and distributing funds in order to support Islamic activities in the region.