Pakistan -- The unprecedented nature of COVID-19 has influenced the way youth manage their time. Due to school closures and focus on social distancing in the 'new normal', many youth are struggling to invest time in learning a new skill, and some who are able to utilise their time effectively, do not have adequate forums to demonstrate their skills. To address ...
USA -- A San Diego volunteer helps newly arrived immigrants from Afghanistan Ajrudin Nabizada, originally from Afghanistan, moved to San Diego in 2014. He volunteers his time in Jamatkhana and outside, working to help arriving Afghan Ismaili families settle into their new lives as part of the San Diego Jamat. Ajrudin describes his experience as a Jamati volunteer and what keeps ...
UAE -- Every minute, each of us breathe an average of 12 times, with an average volume of 500 ml per breath. Do you know what is contained within the 6 litres of air around you, that you breathe into your lungs per minute? The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to stay in our home environments for much longer every day ...
USA -- Let us reflect upon how we can coexist peacefully in a globalized world through the cosmopolitan ethic. In his work of prose entitled Gulistan (Rose Garden), the 13th Century Persian poet Sa'di captures the sacredness and connectedness of human beings in the poem entitled, "Bani Adam" (Children of Adam): The children of Adam are parts of one wholeFor they ...
USA -- At the end of August 2020, 371,250 acres and 5 counties in California were experiencing fires that were only 35% contained, caused by heat waves and lightning due to climate change. "It really put things into perspective--this guy woke up to make money for his family to eat, and didn't come home that night, because he was saving our ...
Portugal -- The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) has a new publication by Shams Vellani - "People of Faith"- that shows how the Shi'a Ismaili Muslims unite their spiritual traditions with the demands of living in the modern world according to the ethics of Islam. Portuguese This collection of essays imparts good sense on topics including an overview of Shi'i Islam, ...
Portugal -- O Instituto de Estudos Ismailis (IIS) tem uma nova publicação de Shams Vellani - "People of Faith" - que mostra como os muçulmanos Shi'a Ismaili unem as suas tradições espirituais com exigências da vida no mundo moderno, de acordo com a ética do Islão. English Esta coleção de ensaios dá uma boa noção sobre tópicos que incluem uma visão ...
Global -- Surrounded by the Pamir mountains in the heart of Khorog, Tajikistan, students like Jonbegim Mukhtor have the opportunity to participate in a university experience like no other. Jonbegim Mukhtor is a final-year student at the University of Central Asia (UCA). Born and raised in the remote and mountainous town of Khorog, in Tajikistan, she has been in schooling operated ...
TKN -- In June 2017, when the Queen's Birthday Honours' List was announced, Ashak Nathwani received the highest public recognition when he was awarded Member of Order of Australia (AM) for his service to "the Ismaili community in Australia, sustainable design at tertiary level, and engineering." For Ashak, an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Architecture at the University of ...
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USA -- Nurse Naseem Khuwaja's knowledge of the medical field, ability to teach, and will to volunteer, function as the perfect equation for her service. She traveled to Tajikistan for three months to mentor 32 local nurses. If the trip itself does not reflect her altruistic persona, she also helped create the proposal for the project, including budgeting, providing supplies, and ...
Portugal -- O Global Encounters e o Youth & Sports têm o prazer de informar que estão abertas as inscrições para mais um acampamento virtual, a realizar-se de 26 a 30 de dezembro de 2020, para jovens Ismailis do Jamat global dos 14 aos 17 anos. English O programa virtual CONNECT é uma jornada de exploração, aprendizagem e criatividade. A edição ...
Portugal -- Hoje partilhamos consigo o primeiro artigo da rúbrica "Relação Pais-Filhos", escrito por Karima Juma, e cujo tema é a importância do contacto físico e do toque nos primeiros anos de vida de uma criança. English Para bebés e crianças pequenas, o toque é mais poderoso do que quaisquer palavras! Os seres humanos anseiam pelo toque. A partilha do contacto ...
Portugal -- Today we share with you the first article of the Parent-Child Relationship, written by Karima Juma, which talks about the importance of physical contact and touch in the first years of a child's life. Portuguese For babies and young children touch is more powerful than any words! Human beings crave touch. Sharing physical contact in appropriate ways shows respect ...
Portugal -- Environment and climate are core strategic priorities for AKDN, stressing that good environmental stewardship is part of the development agenda and ensuring that the Earth can sustainably support future generations. In line with this goal, AKDN agencies and institutions have worked towards a number of goals, including reforestation. For example, the Aga Khan Foundation and the Mountain Societies Development ...
Portugal -- 2 de noviembre de 2020 Mis amados hijos espirituales, Mi Jamat es consciente de que la pandemia sin precedentes del Covid-19 sigue planteando problemas para la salud y la calidad de vida de las sociedades de todo el mundo, incluido el Jamat. Esta situación sigue siendo motivo de profunda preocupación y, como Imam del Tiempo, recibo periódicamente información actualizada ...
Global -- The Ismaili is pleased to share a message from Mawlana Hazar Imam to the worldwide Jamat. English | Français | Português | العربية | فارسی | ગુજરાતી | Русский | اردو | Tочики 2 November 2020 My beloved spiritual children, My Jamat is aware that the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic continues to pose challenges to the health and quality of ...
Mozambique -- Al Khimyah - AKTC commented and AKDN activities in Mozambique. Watch the webinar with coments and explanations about the Al Khimyah movie. In the end a questions and answers about the AKDN activities and presence in Mozambique. With this webinar the Jamat will have a greater understanding of the impact of the initiave of Aga Khan Trust for Culture ...
France -- Le 2 novembre 2020 Mes Chers Enfants Spirituels, Mon Jamat a conscience que la pandémie sans précédent de la Covid-19 continue de poser des défis pour la santé et la qualité de vie des sociétés à travers le monde, y compris celles du Jamat. Cette situation reste un sujet de profonde préoccupation et, en tant qu'Imam-du-Temps, je reçois de ...
Pakistan -- The 2nd of November, 2020 marks the 143rd birth anniversary of Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III. He succeeded his father as the 48th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili sect of Shia Muslims at the tender age of eight. He was a founding member of the Aligarh University, which became India's first Muslim university based on the modern ...
USA -- The Ismaili Council for the Southeastern USA participated in the 2020 National Faith and Blue Weekend, an initiative co-convened by Movement Forward, Inc. (a bridge-building, solutions-focused human and civil rights organization based in Atlanta), and the US Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services. The initiative is supported by nearly every major law enforcement organization across the United States. ...
USA -- "People can make a difference in their own lives if they are given the tools and resources that they need," Jason Carter, Chairman of The Carter Center. The Carter Center was established in 1982 to build hope and fight disease internationally by former President Jimmy Carter. Jason Carter, grandson of President Carter, oversees the work of the Center. He ...
Global -- Everything is made of something. Materials science is the study of what objects are made of - from metals to ceramics and polymers - and why certain materials function the way they do. It is the science that explains why your phone charger is made of the insulator polycarbonate or why a car contains the fireproof material fiberglass in ...
Global -- "Education is an equalizer. All of us who are in education, we're not in there for money. We're there for impact," said Shehnaz Wadhwania, currently the founding principal for Abram Agnew Elementary School in California's Santa Clara Unified School District. Before becoming a school leader, Shehnaz followed a unique career path in education, where she felt she could make ...
Global -- Earlier this year, students and volunteers from around the world came together to make the most of the newfound time and togetherness provided by the lock downs. Aga Khan Education Boards harnessed the inherent creativity of the youth of our Jamat while being confined to their homes. They developed the Global STEM Festival, which took place from 5 July ...
Portugal -- A música pode trazer benefícios à saúde física, mental, emocional e espiritual. English A Musicoterapia é normalmente definida como a "técnica de comunicação verbal e não-verbal que utiliza a música e os sons com finalidades terapêuticas". Assume-se como uma terapia auto-expressiva, com forte incidência nas funções cognitivas e estados emocionais, proporcionando aos seniores o contacto com a sua criatividade, ...
Global -- To mark the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi this week, The Ismaili is pleased to present Zahe Muqaddar performed by Karim Javed Alwani. Originally sung by Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi, Zahe Muqaddar is a Na'at written in praise of Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him and his family). This video was recorded in the Garden of Light at the Aga ...
Global -- This week, Muslims around the world commemorate Milad-un-Nabi, literally meaning the "birth of the Prophet." Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) was born in Mecca in the year 570 CE and grew up to be a respected merchant, known for his honesty, integrity and trustworthiness. At the age of 40, he received his first revelation from ...
USA -- Conciliation and Arbitration Board volunteer mediators discuss their experiences in assisting the Jamat Over 50 Jamati members serve in each term as volunteer mediators, assisting Jamati members who are experiencing difficult and distressing conflicts. They find peaceful, harmonious, and final resolutions to disputes through help from the Conciliation and Arbitration Boards (CABs). Mediators help address conflicts in the areas ...
Global -- Science and technology are intimately intertwined. Each fuels the other's progress. The modern world is indebted to the many scientists, physicians, and mathematicians throughout history, whose hunger for knowledge led them to push the boundaries of invention, extend the frontiers of scientific thought, and expand the breadth and depth of human knowledge. Our history tells us that many scientists ...
UK -- Checklist for Keeping Your Job(Last updated 25/10/2020) MenuIntroduction | Stay Informed | Increase Internal Visibility | Avoid Silly Mistakes | Keep a Brag List | Show Off Your Progress | Be A Team Player | Demonstrate Your Commitment | Be Flexible | Don't Be A Complainer | Get Prepared Now | Further Reading Introduction At a time of great ...
UK -- Checklist For Negotiating Your Pay & Conditions(Last updated 24/10/2020) MenuIntroduction | Reflection on Your Position | Have the Right Motivation | Timing is Critical | Provide Ample Evidence | Have a Good Justification | Seek Alternatives | References IntroductionIn today's climate, equitable pay and conditions may not be at the forefront of many minds. After all, just keeping a ...
USA -- I-CERV teams up with local organizations to provide food for those in need. More than 17 pallets containing 10,000 pounds of food were collected during the "Share your Blessings" food drive held at Spring Ismaili Jamatkhana. The COVID-19 Recovery Food Drive was held in partnership with the Spring and Klein Volunteer Fire Departments on August 8, 2020. This first-ever ...
