After brutal terror attacks by extremists in Pakistan and France in 2015, AMMWEC leaders launched a Facebook group to unite Muslim Americans in outrage. Over 20,000 people soon joined. From that initial burst, AMMWEC has developed an ongoing program to empower Muslim women to be at the forefront of extremism prevention in local communities. Efforts include conferences with members of Congress, briefings at the White House, and engagement with national law enforcement.