Global -- Over the last decade, digitalisation has disrupted finance across developed and emerging markets, giving rise to an explosion of financial technology -- otherwise known as "fintech" -- startups and platforms, impacting every aspect of finance, starting with access, availability, and affordability. Mobile payment platforms, like M-Pesa in Kenya, have turned mobile devices into transactional tools and are now used ...
ANZ -- ANZ students rise to the challenge in STEAM 3 - Biomimicry: providing students the opportunity to discover examples of biomimicry in every day life. Biomimicry offers an empathetic, interconnected understanding of how life works and ultimately where we fit in. It is a practice that learns from and mimics the strategies used by species alive today. The goal is ...
UK -- There are around 3,200 new cervical cancer cases in the UK every year, that is more than eight every day. Find out more about cervical screening here...Females aged 25-64 should be regularly screened by their GP. The screening should take place every three years for those under the age of 50, and every five years after that.Cervical screening, also ...
Portugal -- O Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) encontra-se a promover uma nova rúbrica intitulada "110% - O aluno do mês", com o objetivo de destacar os alunos de excelência do nosso Jamat. Se te encontras entre o 5º e o 12º ano, envia-nos a tua carta de apresentação! Com o objetivo de fomentar uma educação de qualidade, garantindo que cada ...
Global -- Cette semaine, les Ismailis ainsi que d'autres musulmans Shi'as célèbrent Yawm-e Ali, l'anniversaire de Hazrat Ali. À cette occasion, les musulmans ismailis renouvellent leur engagement envers les principes éthiques que Hazrat Ali incarnait, en particulier l'attention, la compassion, la générosité, l'intégrité, la tolérance, le pardon, la fraternité et le service rendu aux autres. Yawm-e Ali - littéralement le "jour ...
Portugal -- No próximo dia 4 de março, às 14h00, o Aga Khan Health Board e o Elderly Care irão realizar o webinar "Demências - Como tratar", com a participação da Associação Alzheimer Portugal. As demências são um conjunto de sintomas de doenças neurológicas que causam um declínio progressivo da capacidade funcional da pessoa, nomeadamente, perda de memória, capacidade cognitiva, raciocínio ...
Portugal -- Série de Palestras da História e do Pensamento Islâmico: Os Drusos, do Esoterismo Ismaili à Formação de uma Escola de Direito Doutrinária. Organizada pelo Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), a Série de Palestras da História e do Pensamento Islâmico foi concebida para convidar estudiosos de várias instituições académicas internacionais, especializados em aspetos intelectuais, sociais e políticos das sociedades islâmicas ...
Portugal -- Este mês começou com mais uma projeção do trabalho desenvolvido pelos jovens do Pendão, no âmbito do CLDS +Juntos, uma iniciativa da Fundação Aga Khan Portugal. No passado dia 4 de fevereiro, foi exibida a entrevista realizada pela RTP África, no programa "Bem-Vindos", ao Wilson Santos, um dos jovens que dinamiza o Estúdio PEM RECORDS. O Wilson (cujo nome ...
Global -- Trailblazers, a new original series airing exclusively on the Ismaili TV, will showcase Ismaili professionals from around the world who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields. In our premiere episode, we speak with the Honourable Salma Lakhani, the first Muslim and South Asian to be appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Salma shares her interesting insights on how ...
Portugal -- This is the first serious book in any western language on the intellectuality and spirituality of Imam 'Ali, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, first Imam of all Shi'is, fourth of the 'rightly guided' caliphs, and arguably the single most important figure in Muslim history after the Prophet himself. Portuguese The principal sources used in this book are ...
Portugal -- Este é o primeiro livro sério em qualquer língua ocidental sobre a intelectualidade e espiritualidade de Imam 'Ali, primo e genro do Profeta Muhammad, primeiro Imam de todos os muçulmanos xiitas, quarto dos califas 'corretamente guiados', e sem dúvida a figura mais importante da história muçulmana depois do próprio Profeta. English As principais fontes utilizadas neste livro são o ...
USA -- Signs reading "Mayor's Milk Initiative - Free Food & Milk," were posted around communities by I-CERV volunteers from the Central United States, as they worked over six weeks to serve 1,400 families. In partnership with the City of Dallas and Borden Dairies, I-CERV came together to provide relief to socially and economically-marginalized community members. "Volunteers put the values of ...
USA -- "You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give." Sir Winston Churchill A rugged 14-hour drive to Khorog and grueling 12-hour days would tire anyone, but not TKN volunteers Yasmin Walji, Alisha Bhimani, and Shirin Nanjee. They were on a mission to ensure that clinicians from the Pamir region of Tajikistan can ...
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Portugal -- O Aga Khan Economic Planning Board, o Aga Khan Education Board e o Youth & Sports, através da iniciativa Youth Economic Forum, irão realizar, no próximo dia 27 de fevereiro, o evento "Money Makers - Literacia Financeira", destinado a jovens entre os 14 e os 17 anos. Inscreve-te neste programa e terás respostas aos temas relacionados com a gestão ...
Portugal -- In the midst of the stressful routine of your everyday life, it is important to take time out for yourself. Recently, Fnac and Kobo developed a digital library available for kids and adults. Why not take this opportunity and your time and start reading a book? Portuguese With your remote work, the growth of household chores and the necessary ...
Portugal -- Ficar em casa com as crianças pode tornar-se desafiante: entre conciliar as suas aulas, os seus tempos livres e, claro, o teletrabalho dos pais, é preciso arranjar ideias e atividades para entretê-las durante o dia. English Por um lado, encaramos o novo confinamento com um desafio, um obstáculo, que coloca muito peso em cima dos pais que, para além ...
UK -- At the end of 2020, Ismaili CIVIC South London teamed up with local schools, Baitul Ilm, nurseries, churches and community groups to design and deliver more than 17,000 personalised Christmas cards. Hand-drawn and electronic cards were sent to NHS front-line facilities staff including administrators, cleaners, catering, porters, and medical staff at St George's Hospital, East Surrey Hospital and Croydon ...
UK -- Ismaili CIVIC UK, Spectrum Consortium and AKYSB's heARTspace collaborated on a joint mission late 2020, to bring a smile to the faces of care home residents and workers. Budding artists from 13 Jamatkhanas unleashed their creative talents to donate almost 800 pieces of artwork to over 25 care homes across the country. Illustrations, poems, photographs, tapestry, painting and even ...
USA -- The USA has been particularly, and surprisingly, affected by the pandemic, due in large measure to political tardiness and an unwillingness to confront it early on, as well as a resistance to preventive measures by some segments of the public. As a result, the infection rate and the economic and social consequences of the virus have been significantly higher ...
Global -- Whether through film, design, or other media, the arts allow individuals to express themselves and their communities, and remake the world at large through their work. Careers of the Future is an original series airing exclusively on The Ismaili TV, where students and young professionals can hear directly from members of the Jamat at the leading edge of their ...
Mozambique -- "To rise to the challenges of the 21st century, we need to harness our full potential. That requires dismantling gender stereotypes. On the International day of Womens and Girls in science, let's pledge to end the gender imbalance in science."-UN secretary- General António GuterresEnglish Audio Version, Gujarati Audio Version All around the world women and young girls are challenging ...
Global -- The Covid-19 pandemic has put economies around the world to the test. Unemployment has reached alarming levels, many industries have seen massive declines in revenue, and business models once thought reliable were disrupted. Surviving these circumstances required building new skill sets, adjusting career plans, and revising business strategies at an unprecedented pace. Inspiring stories have emerged of Ismailis who ...
USA -- Let us reflect upon the Tasbih of Bibi Fatimah and its practice in our lives today. Known in the Muslim tradition with the honorific title of al-Zahra, the Radiant1, Hazrat Bibi Fatima (alayha-s-salam) was Prophet Muhammad's (salla'l-lahu alayhi wa-aal-hi wa-sallam) only living child after his passing. He loved her deeply, and is known to have said, "Fatima is a ...
Global -- Despite recent advancements in science and technology, there is still much to discover and accomplish to improve lives across the globe. Women and girls continue to play a leading role in this regard, not least via the sciences, while members of the Ismaili community are at the forefront of this field, working to better understand our world and make ...
Portugal -- Psicoterapeuta e autor de livros com exercícios para treinar funções cognitivas, o neuropsicólogo Vasco Catarino Soares afirma que é preciso combater a passividade e a rotina mental para manter a cabeça em forma, em especial, durante o confinamento. English Conhecido por implementar programas de recuperação da memória, atenção e concentração, em pacientes que tiveram um AVC ou um traumatismo ...
Portugal -- Psychotherapist and author of books with exercises to exercise cognitive functions, neuropsychologist Vasco Catarino Soares says that it is necessary to combat passivity and mental routine in order to keep your head in shape, especially during confinement. Portuguese Known for implementing programs to recover memory, attention and concentration, in patients who have had a stroke or head trauma, the ...
Portugal -- Sabia que o nosso Coro celebra este ano 5 anos de vida? É a altura ideal para ficarmos a conhecer, mais a fundo, todo o trabalho árduo que tem vindo a ser feito por este maravilhoso grupo. Ao longo do ano, vamos dar-lhe a conhecer as caras, as vozes e o trajeto do Coro. Criado em 23 de abril ...
Portugal -- Almoço ao lume, reunião no Zoom e um dos filhos a pedir para ir à casa de banho - é o quadro que a maior parte das famílias portuguesas está a viver nos dias de hoje. Desesperado/a? Não, ainda temos força e energia para dar a volta! Vamos recomeçar? Vivemos uma situação nova e exigente a vários níveis. Teletrabalho ...
Syria -- تكشف الأعمال الخشبية للنحات والفنان وسيم ديب عن موهبة فطرية فنية إبداعية بدأ بتطويرها والعمل على صقلها من خلال تمازج معرفته العلمية والتاريخية التي حصل عليها بدراسته الجامعية في كلية الآثار بحلب وإسقاط تلك العلوم المعرفية، عن الحضارات وأبجدياتها برقمها المسمارية وخطوطها وصولاً للحضارة الإسلامية، على منحوتاته الفنية التي سخّر لها كل قدراته وطوّعها بأنامله لينتج تحفاً فنية تضاهي ...
USA -- Consul General Abrar Hashmi recently visited the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center in Atlanta, where he met local leaders from the Ismaili community and toured the Jamatkhana facility. Mr. Hashmi is based at the offices of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston, with jurisdiction in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, Colorado, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. This visit to ...
Global -- Sharifullah, of Immit in Ishkoman Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, believes prosperity lies in saving for future generations. While working as a farmer, he barely earned enough to feed his family. With some assistance, Sharifullah and his family are now on a path to progress. Immit, a picturesque valley in Gilgit-Baltistan is home to many ethnic groups living together peacefully. The snow ...
USA -- The immense horsepower in the Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) engine is accelerating our community forward. With more than 100 fully dedicated team members across regional and national initiatives actively engaging almost 10,000 Ismaili professionals, IPN strives every day to fulfill its three pillars: contribution, collaboration, and career advancement. Farhan Manjiyani IPN takes a committed group, with an arsenal of ...
Portugal -- À luz de uma alteração aos seus termos de serviço, o popular serviço de mensagens WhatsApp perdeu esta semana milhões de utilizadores, que migraram para outras aplicações como o Signal e o Telegram, ambos afirmando oferecer melhor privacidade. Quais são os riscos envolvidos na utilização de tais aplicações e como podemos mitigá-los? É nossa responsabilidade, enquanto consumidores, pensar cuidadosamente ...
Portugal -- Partilhamos hoje convosco o segundo artigo da nossa rubrica de gestão de tempo mensal. Estes artigos focam-se em meios de concentração que nos ensinam a adaptar as capacidades de gestão de tempo ao nosso próprio ritmo e forma de aprendizagem. English Sentes-te desorganizado nos teus métodos de estudo ou execução de projetos? Se a priorização é uma das razões ...
Global -- World Cancer Day takes place on 4 February every year, with an aim to save countless preventable deaths by raising awareness and sharing resources relating to cancer. On this day, we bring you an interview with Dr Shama Virani, a scientist with the World Health Organization, who discusses progress, prevention, and how we might take action against the negative ...
Portugal -- É a primeira vez, na história da humanidade, que há tantos nonagenários física e mentalmente ativos. Reunimos três histórias de quem entrou nesta década e tem algo em comum: sentir-se bem na sua pele, nutrir entusiasmo pela vida e inspirar outros, sem temer os desafios deste tempo. English Existências mais longas resultam, confirma a ciência, da evolução social, impondo ...
USA -- "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi Noureen leads an ECD class with a children's book.The.Ismaili If you have spent time with a small child, you may remember getting questions you did not quite know how to answer. As adults, answers to questions about why rules exist or why ...
