Tariq Khamisa Foundation

TKF(The Tariq Khamisa Foundation) "was founded by Azim Khamisa to "stop kids from killing kids " after the 1995 shooting death of his 20-year-old son Tariq by a 14-year-old gang member. TKF provides powerful and proven school-based violence prevention education programs including the Violence Impact Forum (VIF) for students to inspire and empower them to say "no" to gangs, guns and violence."

"TKF and its founders, Azim Khamisa and Ples Felix, have been the recipients of numerous awards. In April 1997, Azim & Ples received the National Crime Victims "Special Community Service Award" in Washington, D.C. (presented by Attorney General Janet Reno and Vice-President Al Gore). In 1998, Azim was invited to the White House for a presidential panel on school violence. In December 2002, Azim & Ples returned to Washington, D.C. to receive the prestigious "Common Ground Award." "

Contact

 * Web: http://www.tkf.org

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