USA -- Our dear brothers and sisters, We wanted to share some thoughts with you as we deal with this unprecedented time in our lives. We fully appreciate that all of us are concerned but we humbly request you to remain calm. As we confront this global pandemic, let us consider what this means for our Jamat, our families, friends, neighbors, ...
UK -- Social Distancing In light of the recent developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that we take care of our health. Social distancing is a public health strategy attempting to prevent or slow the spread of an infectious pathogen like a virus. Social distancing is for everyone, not only for the ill. It includes any method to keep ...
Portugal -- Nos últimos dias, a pandemia do COVID-19 ocupou grande parte dos noticiários, das redes sociais e da comunicação em geral. Embora seja importante manter a perspectiva e a esperança, a ameaça do coronavírus é grave. No futuro, poucos de nós esqueceremos as semanas estranhas de março de 2020. Comboios vazios, ruas tranquilas, prateleiras de supermercados vazias. Neste momento, enquanto ...
Global -- In recent days, the global Covid-19 pandemic has taken up the majority of news coverage, social media activity, and general communication. The threat of coronavirus is serious, though it's important to retain some perspective and remain hopeful. In time to come, few of us will forget the strange weeks of March 2020. Vacant trains, quiet streets, empty supermarket shelves. ...
USA -- This last article in the International Women's Day series illustrates how a young girl with a vision and determination can create an organization that serves communities a continent away. "Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it can change the world for one person." Sarah Ali. Hygiene starts with soap. Everyone knows this but not all ...
Portugal -- O Aga Khan Economic Planning Board e a ADEE informam a todos os empresários que estejam a sentir o impacto comercial e financeiro causado pela propagação do Covid-19, nos seus negócios, que já se encontram disponíveis linhas de financiamento de apoio às empresas. Os empresários deverão preparar a documentação fiscal, de forma a poderem submeter aos respetivos bancos o ...
Portugal -- Pedimos a atenção do Jamat para as seguintes medidas: - Antes de entrar no Prayer Hall, estará um voluntário à porta para colocar o gel desinfetante nas suas mãos. - Os cumprimentos sociais que envolvam contactos físicos devem ser evitados. - No final das cerimónias religiosas, o Jamat deve evitar permanecer no Prayer Hall e socializar, dirigindo-se imediatamente para ...
Portugal -- O Aga Khan Economic Planning Board (AKEPB) informa a todos os empresários que o Governo lançou duas circulares com medidas de incentivo à economia, em virtude das dificuldades que as empresas possam estar a sentir em termos de tesouraria e no cumprimento de outras obrigações, devido às alterações que o COVID-19 está a causar em todas as actividades económicas. ...
Portugal -- Pessoa com exposição associada a cuidados de saúde, incluindo:Prestação de cuidados diretos a doente com COVID-19;Contacto em ambiente laboratorial com amostras de COVID-19;Visitas a doente ou permanência no mesmo ambiente de doente infetado por COVID-19;Contacto em proximidade ou em ambiente fechado com um doente com infeção por COVID-19 (ex: sala de aula);Viagem com doente infetado por COVID-19: Numa aeronave:2 ...
Portugal -- No passado dia 5 de março, o Elderly Care promoveu uma sessão com o tema "Avós e Netos", no Centro Ismaili, Lisboa, em sinergia com o Aga Khan Education Board. A sessão teve como convidado o Dr. Mário Cordeiro, pediatra e professor aposentado de pediatria e autor de bestsellers como "O Grande Livro do Bebé", "O Livro da Criança" ...
Portugal -- Farid Walizadeh é um jovem Ismaili de 22 anos, refugiado do Afeganistão, que atualmente vive em Portugal. Tem vindo a empenhar-se para alcançar o seu sonho de se qualificar para a modalidade de boxe, nos Jogos Olímpicos de Tóquio 2020. Normalmente, levaria anos para conquistar este desafio, mas o Farid pretende alcançá-lo em apenas 10 meses. Conheça a sua ...
Portugal -- A equipa do Social Welfare informa que a Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Lisboa dispõe deste serviço, todos os dias da semana. Trata-se de uma resposta social que consiste na prestação de cuidados e serviços a famílias e/ou pessoas que se encontrem no seu domicílio, em situação de dependência física e/ou psíquica e que não possam assegurar, temporária ou ...
Portugal -- No próximo dia 20 de Março assinala-se o Dia Mundial da Saúde Oral. A saúde oral, apesar de extremamente importante, é uma área da saúde muitas vezes negligenciada. Desde da infância, com a dentição primária, até à dentição adulta, a higiene oral está diretamente relacionada com a qualidade de vida e o bem-estar. Em 2017, de acordo com a ...
USA -- A story to celebrate International Women's Day, one that illustrates how a cancer survivor used her condition to help others in similar circumstances. Sonya posing with her fashionable head-wrap at one of her maintenance treatment sessions.The.Ismaili Her life turned upside down when she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in March 2018 at age 29, after noticing an unusual ...
India -- In early February, the Ismaili India met up with the staff of the Cancer Rehab Centre at Prince Aly Khan Hospital. Now in its 25th year, the Centre leverages the strength and expertise of other survivors and volunteers to help cancer patients deal with the physical and emotional challenges of recovery. For patients and their care-givers, the Centre is ...
India -- The world is changing and we are living longer and working longer. The notion of retirement has been 'retired' as we deal with new disruptive forces that are changing the future of work. How do we plan for a financially secure lifetime? Rishad Manekia shares simple strategies and rules that can help you build your road towards financial independence. ...
USA -- For International Women's Day 2020, we are showcasing a woman who has shown remarkable resilience and is an inspiration to all. During the next week or so, we will be showcasing several other women in different fields who are also making an impact. The Esani family at Disney Orlando.The.Ismaili Few can truly claim a victory dance of rebirth. Nadia ...
Pakistan -- International Women's Day, celebrated around the world on the 8th of March, is dedicated to honouring women of substance and their achievements in the social, economic, cultural and political arenas. It is also a day to bring awareness to gender parity and women's rights, regardless of one's race, religion and culture. A woman's status and women's rights has been ...
Global -- On the occasion of International Women's Day, we celebrate the work of the Ismailia Helping Society (IHS) in India. Established in 1936, under the guidance of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, IHS was established to promote the economic advancement of women in the Jamat. Over 80 years later, IHS continues to empower women who leverage their traditional skills in art, ...
Global -- On the occasion of International Women's Day, 8 March 2020, we celebrate the achievements of women -- historical and contemporary -- who have inspired and continue to inspire people of all faiths, backgrounds, and fields of endeavour. In a speech made in London in December 2014, Mawlana Hazar Imam remarked that "... women's participation in society is vital to ...
Pakistan -- A model competition was organised by the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Amynabad in the respective Jamatkhana on the 24th and 25th of January, 2020. The competition aimed to create awareness about the global network of Ismaili Centres in the cities of Dubai, Dushanbe, Lisbon, London, Toronto and Vancouver. Understanding the concept behind each Jamatkhana, built upon ...
Portugal -- Todas as semanas ocorrem aulas de inglês para os Seniores no Centro Ismaili, Lisboa. ...
Global -- This week, Ismailis and other Muslims mark Yawm-e Ali, which commemorates the birthday of Hazrat Ali. The cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), Hazrat Ali is recognised as the most important spiritual and intellectual authority in Islam after the Holy Prophet, who, in accordance with the Shia tradition of Islam, designated him ...
Portugal -- Como é do conhecimento do Jamat, já existem casos confirmados de infeção por coronavírus em Portugal. Veja aqui alguns dos cuidados de prevenção que deve ter. Segundo a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, a maioria das pessoas infetadas (cerca de 80%), apresenta apenas uma doença ligeira e recupera de seguida.Eis o que pode fazer para se proteger ...
Portugal -- No próximo dia 13 de março, Rahman Rener irá fazer uma sessão sobre os Ecrãs digitais na vida familiar. Convida-se todas as famílias a participar. Estimadas famílias,A vida digital ultrapassou em muito a nossa capacidade de compreender o seu efeito no desenvolvimento infantil, nas relações humanas, na aprendizagem e na saúde, alimentando controvérsias entre os pais, educadores e profissionais ...
Portugal -- O mandato dos Conciliation and Arbritation Boards (CAB) consiste em ajudar as partes com divergências ou litígios emergentes de questões comerciais, matrimoniais, sucessórias e outras de responsabilidade civil, de um modo equitativo, eficiente, confidencial, económico, amistoso e construtivo. Ao fazê-lo, os serviços dos CAB são alicerçados pelos princípios Islâmicos de união, fraternidade, justiça, tolerância, paz e boa vontade. O ...
Portugal -- A Rede de Empregabilidade do Beato, Penha de França e Areeiro - Rede EFE, facilitada pela equipa de intervenção comunitária do Vale de Chelas, uma parceria entre a Fundação Aga Khan Portugal (AKF Prt) e a Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, promoveu, nas Olaias, o encontro "Fora da Caixa - Ferramentas para a Empregabilidade". Edte encontro foi promovido ...
Canada -- Alberta's Ismaili athletes celebrated this year's Family Day by coming together for Sportsfest North 2020 in Edmonton. Over 250 participants aged 5 to 76 took part in the multi-sport competition with more than 1000 spectators on hand and the support of over 200 volunteers. Athletes from various backgrounds took part in seven different sports including ball hockey, soccer, cricket, ...
Global -- Promoting inclusivity and accessibility, Ismaili Centres and Jamatkhanas around the world are opening their doors to dialogue and conversation - a cornerstone to pluralism and a long-standing tradition of our faith. Whether within purpose-built Ismaili Centres featuring thoughtful architecture and landscaping, or a makeshift prayer and community gathering space, the Ismaili community around the world has remained steadfast in ...
Global -- "Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression and anxiety, yet three times more likely to experience barriers to accessing mental healthcare," explained Dr Simone Vigod during a session entitled Healthy Moms, Healthy Families - Breaking Down Barriers to Maternal Mental Healthcare at the Ismaili Centre Toronto in early February. Vigod serves as chief of the department ...
There's no denying the magnetic qualitybond that exists between children and horses. Children are impressed by a horse's power, r and grace, and overwhelmed at the chance to ride one. Aside from fulfilling childhood fantasies, horseback riding has several unexpected benefits for kids. Parents are always looking for healthy outdoor activities to get kids outside and away from their video games. ...
ITREB Angola would like to thank all the volunteer work of Dar-a-Talim teachers and kindly request for new teachers help. ITREB Angola would like to thank all the volunteer DAT teachers whose dedication and hard work behind the scenes has been remarkable and an incredible asset for our future generations. We want to make sure that their work is valued, admired ...
Either you are weak or strong, the energy you spend on either is the same. We spend endless moments pondering on our rules, relationships, responsibilities, shortcomings, comparisons, lack of esteem and confidence, not realizing the power we have within ourselves to change everything. Our value as a woman should not be measured by the numbers shown on our scales, what we ...
On 15th February the Health Board for Angola held its inceptive First Aid Seminar How important you think is to be ready, prepared or even conscious of basic First Aid actions in your daily life? This pivotal seminar was headed by certified members of the European Medical Centre (EMC) and Medline addressed the key recognized principles for Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), ...
Global -- Improving quality of life requires a multifaceted-approach, of which economic empowerment represents an important piece. If an individual or community is empowered economically this can result in having access to better education, health, safety, an enabling environment, and desired working and living conditions. One of the keys to fostering economic empowerment is "better employment" that generates an adequate income ...
Global -- For nearly two decades, the United Bakers Co-operative Society Limited has been aggregating the interests and aspirations of local Jamati bakeries in Hyderabad. From centralised procurement to training and development, the alliance's story illustrates that bonds of trust and collaboration can catalyse economic development. We take a look at the recipe behind their sweet story of success. On 26 ...
Global -- The University of Central Asia (UCA) and the University of Cambridge came together to sign historic partnership agreements at ceremonies in Cambridge and London on 25 and 26 February 2020. The events in the UK were attended by Princess Zahra, along with senior leaders from UCA and the University of Cambridge. A Memorandum of Understanding signed on 25 February ...
Global -- Often, we think of balance as a scale: having equal weights on either side. In reality, balance may not be what it seems. Instead, it can be thought of as a pendulum. It's about finding what's right for you. There isn't a one size fits all, especially when it comes to wealth. Wealth is a tricky area in which ...
Portugal -- O "Schools 2030" é um novo programa global da Fundação Aga Khan, que se constituirá como um estudo longitudinal, numa lógica de investigação-ação, e que se desenvolverá em 100 contextos de aprendizagem em 10 países, nos próximos 10 anos, procurando identificar e apoiando "o que funciona", para implementar uma aprendizagem holística para todos. O novo website do projeto já ...
Portugal -- O surto de pneumonia provocada por uma nova variante do Coronavírus, cujo início se deu na cidade de Wuhan, na China, ainda não se encontra contido, continuando as autoridades de saúde internacionais empenhadas e envolvidas no tratamento dos doentes e na proteção dos não infetados. Também em Portugal, têm sido feitos esforços de preparação para um eventual do surto, ...
