India -- How does interest compounding work? How should you weigh investment risks and returns? Why does a credit score matter? Answers to all this and much more is now available in the RBI'sFinancial Awareness Messages (FAME). This is an ongoing communique that is released by the RBI under the Financial Inclusion and Development Department (FIDD). Review this document to help ...
TKN -- When the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, the whole world stopped. While many experienced difficulties establishing a "new normal" for themselves, others struggled with remembering to click the "unmute" button before speaking on their Zoom meetings. Ismailis from all corners of the globe have stepped up to navigate the most challenging of situations in order to better the lives of ...
ANZ -- We need to encourage our kids to love to eat real food - honest, nutritious, healthy food.Less fast food. Less junk food. And they need to see us eating healthy by example - Karen Salmansohn Ingredients for mince:2tsp kasmiri chili powder2tsp turmeric powder2tsp garam masala2tsp roasted cumin powder1.5tsp salt1 big onion1 big tomatobunch of coriander leaveshand full of mint ...
Global -- Many stereotypes exist for the archetypal entrepreneur: that they are charismatic and talented risk-takers, focused only on increasing profits. Yet a new wave of business leaders is emerging, passionate about doing good and improving the world. Careers of the Future is an original series airing exclusively on The Ismaili TV, where students and young professionals can hear directly from ...
Global -- Take any highly successful person and chances are that person had a mentor to guide his or her journey, but when Kenyan-born Azan Virji set out to obtain a world-class medical education in the United States, he didn't know whose path he could follow. "It was hard for me to find someone to show me the ropes of how ...
Global -- As the global community faced unforeseen challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, schools and universities were required to quickly implement remote learning in order to maintain social distancing and other Covid-19 safety protocols. Seven education professionals living in the United States and Tajikistan came together as part of the Tajikistan Entrepreneurship Development team, and initiated a project focused on ...
Portugal -- A equipa de Central Fund Raising (CFR) já iniciou a campanha para 2021. Veja aqui como pode dar o seu contributo! English O CFR é o programa de angariação de fundos anual que tem como principal objetivo apoiar as várias Instituições do Jamat no desenvolvimento dos seus programas, atividades, projetos e iniciativas dirigidas ao Jamat da Jurisdição Portuguesa (que ...
Global -- In light of a change to its terms of service, the popular messaging service WhatsApp lost millions of its users this week, who have migrated to other apps such as Signal and Telegram, both of which claim to offer better privacy. What are the risks involved in using such apps, and how can we mitigate them? WhatsApp's recent publication ...
Portugal -- A equipa de Central Fund Raising (CFR) já iniciou a sua campanha para 2021. Veja aqui como pode dar o seu contributo! English O que é o CFR? O CFR tem como missão a angariação de fundos anuais (recursos financeiros) para suportar financeiramente as principais linhas de atividades Institucionais. O principal objetivo é apoiar as várias Instituições do Jamat ...
USA -- The National Economic Planning Board has dedicated February as Retirement Savings Month. Being aware of the importance of saving and taking necessary steps to regularly fund a retirement account is the first step. Informational webinars and knowledge articles will be shared throughout the month to help you start your journey. The National Economic Planning Board has dedicated February as ...
Portugal -- Quer aprender mais sobre os Fatimidas? Nasrine Navazali, President-Banu e Professora de Dar-at-Ta'lim, recomenda o livro "Os Fatimidas: A Ascensão de um Império Muçulmano (Versão Portuguesa), de Shainool Jiwa. "Embora não seja a primeira vez que o Instituto de Estudos Ismailis aborde a exploração do nosso passado durante o Império Fatimida, o lançamento da série World of Islam, através ...
USA -- The year 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of Focus Humanitarian Assistance USA (FOCUS USA), with offices in Washington, D.C. Its immediate objective was to support Central Asians emerging from civil instability, socioeconomic insecurity, and those at high risk of being harmed by natural disasters. In the United States, FOCUS has been especially active in strengthening community preparedness and emergency ...
Global -- A pioneering new arts and culture podcast launched by the Aga Khan Museum showcases extraordinary stories and people from across the kaleidoscope of Muslim experience. The word 'podcast' was added to the dictionary only 15 years ago. At that time, the emerging new audio medium was mostly unheard of. But over the years, many audio shows have increased in ...
Mozambique -- The Aga Khan Academy Maputo has become a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), a membership community working with international schools to enhance their high-quality education. Through this membership, AKA Maputo will continue its commitment to providing high-quality teaching and learning, continue focusing on student wellbeing and developing globally-minded students who will contribute positively to their communities ...
Mozambique -- A message from the Presidents of the Ismaili Councils of Angola, Democratic Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzanian and Uganda ...
Mozambique -- Within the framework of the joint initiative to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in Mozambique, the Government of the Portuguese Republic, through Camões - Instituto da Cooperação e Língua (bilateral agency of co-operation), and the Aga Khan Development Network Mozambique (AKDN-M), donated medical protection material: 100,000 surgical masks and 5,000 disposable individual protection gowns for medical personnel and other health ...
Mozambique -- Whether it be in our society, enhancing the educational quality or even beyond the surface of the Earth science has always contributed to the better of the world in which we live in. Ask yourself what the world would be like without airplanes, boats, cars or even medical facilities to name a few. Indeed, science has definitely helped our ...
Mozambique -- The Jamat of Pemba, Mozambique donated food supplies to the recent internally displaced persons (IDPs) arriving via boat to Paquitequete beach. The donation was made through Ismaili CIVIC, a global initiative which brings Ismaili Muslims together to support their local communities through voluntary service; an expression of the Islamic values of service, compassion, and generosity. Through Ismaili CIVIC, Ismailis ...
Global -- The Ismaili is pleased to publish an interview with Shiraz Allibhai, Deputy Director of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. As part of a series of conversations with key figures, Mr Allibhai discusses the positive impact of culture and its development potential, and humanity's shared responsibility to preserve heritage. Why is culture important to the Ismaili Imamat and AKDN? ...
UK -- How can mediation assist with family disputes? Disputes within families are not uncommon. There may be (amongst others) issues within a marriage, within the wider family unit, inheritance issues, financial difficulties. The Covid-19 pandemic has put extra pressure on families over the past year. Mediation is a flexible process conducted confidentially. During the process, a neutral person actively assists ...
USA -- Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The 2020 theme for the International Day of Peace was "Shaping Peace Together," and the United Nations encouraged citizens around the world to celebrate the day by spreading compassion, kindness and hope in the face of the pandemic. In recognition of the International Day ...
Portugal -- Sem saúde mental não há saúde física, o ser humano funciona como um todo. Conheça a opinião do psiquiatra Vítor Cotovio sobre o assunto. English Segundo o psiquiatra Vítor Cotovio "se eu tiver mais saúde mental, provavelmente consigo gerir melhor aquilo que se passa no meu corpo, as minhas dores físicas, dores de alma. Se eu tiver menos saúde ...
USA -- "Ars longa, vitas brevis"(Art is long, life is short). Latin aphorism attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. Art imitates life, it has been said; yet, we can look back through the annals of history and see that today, life imitates art, offering us a sense of déjà vu. There have been many pandemics in the past, and we ...
Tracing is part of Sara's life. In both professional and personal aspect, drawing accompanies her as an activity to help her understand shapes, colours, textures and spaces. Come and experience how Sara sees the world around her. Português Sara Sadrudin Born in Lisbon in 1991. Accomplished her Master's degree in Architecture in Lisbon and has been working as an architect since ...
Global -- The phrase, Log kya kahenge meaning 'what will people say,' highlights a mindset within South Asian communities about the way people act, hold expectations, or even choose to participate in programs. This mindset has also been a contributing roadblock for many people when talking about and seeking out mental health support. Mike Gillani, a Chicago based consultant, explains that ...
Portugal -- O Ismaili Institutions Portugal (IIPT) é uma nova plataforma digital de informação (website e aplicação mobile) para o Jamat, que irá substituir o antigo JIS - Jamati Information System. O Information Management & Innovation (IMI) está neste momento a recrutar membros do Jamat para integrarem a sua equipa. Se tens experiência nas áreas de Tecnologias de Informação, Consultoria, Análise ...
Portugal -- O Aga Khan Health Board relembra que na próxima quinta-feira, dia 21 de janeiro, pelas 18h00, irá realizar-se o webinar "Gestão de Stress e Ansiedade", pelo Lusíadas Knowledge Center, que contará com o Dr. António Lains (psiquiatra) como palestrante. Dado o contexto de pandemia que enfrentamos, as incertezas e os receios na saúde, na educação, no trabalho e na ...
Portugal -- Cada vez mais, é importante aprender e praticar novas línguas, de modo a adquirir novas competências e explorar novos horizontes, contactando com novas culturas. É deste modo que a SPEAK Almada oferece aulas e sessões de línguas, que promovem o intercâmbio cultural e uma maneira divertida de aprender, a começar já no próximo dia 18 de janeiro. English A ...
UAE -- The term Happy New Year is associated with hope, excitement, and a renewed sense of 'Joie de Vivre' (Joy of Living), alongside contemplations of how to experience items on our wish list during the new calendar year. This year just happens to be exceptionally more exciting, because it has no rule or guide book of experience from years gone ...
USA -- "If you become a helper of hearts, springs of wisdom will flow from your heart." -Jalaledin Rumi Planning the future of a family requires more than just being able to think about meeting its basic needs. Families can experience crises and often look for help but are not sure where to turn. At the ACCESS Helpdesk or through a ...
USA -- For many of us who are not from Central Asia, our knowledge of the Ismaili tradition of this region begins and ends with the figure of Nasir-i Khusraw (d. after 1070).1 Without a doubt, Nasir-i Khusraw is a towering figure not only for the history of the Ismaili Tradition, but more generally for the intellectual history of the Islamic ...
Global -- Since the beginning of time, people have handed down knowledge and lessons from one generation to the next in the form of stories. The novelist Haruki Murakami once said that "Stories lie deep in our souls. Stories lie so deep at the bottom of our hearts that they can bring people together at the deepest level." For one young ...
USA -- The.Ismaili presents Sahil Badruddin's exclusive interview with Dr. Shainool Jiwa, Head of Constituency Studies at The Institute of Ismaili Studies, and a specialist of the Fatimid Empire. The Fatimid empire began in North Africa in 909 CE with the emergence of Imam al-Mahdi and continued till the Imam Mustansir-Billah until 1094. Dr. Jiwa has remarked that Mawlana Hazar Imam has referred to the significance ...
USA -- From new networking groups to offering new skills development and information on new careers, over the last year, IPN has transformed the organization to engage professionals and entrepreneurs in the Jamat virtually. As 2021 begins, we reflect on a challenging year while looking forward to what this new year brings. This past year was especially notable for IPN, as ...
Global -- Sensitive to the needs of our young Jamat in a time of uncertainty, and in the absence of regular in-person camp offerings, the virtual Mosaic camp was an example of innovation and dedication from a small group of volunteers in the UK, looking to inspire and educate leaders of the future. In a year where all in-person camps were ...
Portugal -- As constipações e gripes são muito frequentes nos meses mais frios e, geralmente, curam-se de forma espontânea. Porém, podem surgir complicações, especialmente nas pessoas cuja resistência às infeções é menor, seja pela idade (65 anos ou mais) ou por sofrerem de determinada doença crónica. English Também o frio e a chuva favorecem as quedas nos mais velhos, devido à ...
Portugal -- Colds and flu are very common in the coldest months and usually heal spontaneously. However, complications can arise, especially in people whose resistance to infections is lower, either by age (65 years or more) or by suffering from a certain chronic disease. Português Cold and rain also favor falls in the elderly, due to the combination of a slippery ...
Far East -- The Covid-19 pandemic has forced teachers and students around the world to make an abrupt transition from classrooms to remote learning as schools, universities, and other educational centres were closed. Many communities in Asia were not prepared for this sudden change, but the Ismaili community in the Far East have helped to smooth the transition. The Jamat of ...
Far East -- With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, community leadership of the Far East region was faced with the unique challenge of engaging a widely dispersed Jamat living in 12 different countries without being able to engage physically. As centres were suspended and travel came to a standstill, the Ismail Council for the Far East adapted by utilising webinars, ...
