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Ismaili youth lead the way in poverty alleviation
Global -- From organising skills enhancement camps to leading school fundraising teams, Ismaili youth from around the world have taken on leadership roles in the movement to alleviate poverty, through economic empowerment and other measures. Goal One of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is to "end poverty in all its forms everywhere." With nearly half of the world's population living ...
Saving for the future, at every age
Global -- The percentage of elderly people in Pakistan is expected to double to 12 percent by 2050, increasing the number of senior citizens to 40 million. This demographic transition impacts citizens of all ages. Therefore, it is important that senior citizens take the necessary steps to ensure they have a good quality of life financially, even after retirement. Mawlana Hazar ...
American professor helps improve quality of life globally
TKN -- Over the last ten years, several Jamati institutions have moved to a far more sophisticated, evidence-driven process for long-term planning for their Jamats. This is in no small part due to the tremendous efforts put in by a business school professor from Florida and a lot of trust placed in her by Jamati leaders. During these 10 years, Dr. ...
Love Art, the way Art loves life - Neale Donald Walsch
Portugal -- A arte inspira-nos, transporta-nos para outros lugares, ensina-nos. E está à nossa volta. Se prestarmos atenção, há imensa actividade cultural e artística a borbulhar, especialmente nas grandes cidades. Então, porque não explorar a oferta de arte e cultura que há na sua cidade e deixar-se levar para outros lugares? Nós damos-lhe uma ajuda! Consulte os links em baixo, das ...
Enfarte agudo do miocárdio
Portugal -- No passado dia 14 de fevereiro assinalou-se o Dia Nacional do Doente Coronário. A data foi institucionalizada pela Fundação Portuguesa de Cardiologia e comemora-se por todo o espaço da Comunidade Europeia. As doenças coronárias são as que envolvem as artérias que levam o sangue ao coração, transportando o oxigénio e nutrientes necessários ao seu funcionamento, e englobam desde a ...
Skills for the future: Part two
Global -- Although we now live in an an age of automation, it's important to remember that machines can't do everything. Technical efforts must be balanced with social and emotional skills. Part two of our Future Skills article highlights the importance of technical, cognitive, and soft skills in preparing for the future. In a speech at the Opening Ceremony of the ...
Global Encounters Expedition: Into the heart of India
Global -- In December 2019, Global Encounters (GE) Expedition brought together young Ismailis from 13 countries to the rural areas of Southern Saurashtra in Gujarat to engage with the local Jamat and study the work of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The impact of Expedition on its participants is well known, but the impact that Expedition has on the Jamat ...
Ninety Educators gather in Houston for ITREB USA's Continuing Education Program
United States -- "Training and development of volunteer educators is a key priority of ITREB USA. During these sessions, participants engage with IIS scholars and each other to improve their pedagogical skills and content delivery. Crucially, we discussed ways in which they can facilitate the Jamat's inquiries around their own faith, strengthen their sense of belonging in the community, and help them navigate contemporary ethical ...
Skills for the future: Part one
Global -- The World Economic Forum predicts that millions of jobs will be lost in the coming years as artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology, and other socio-economic factors replace the need for human workers. How can we begin to prepare for a future that will no doubt be more mobile, autonomous, and machine-driven than today? At the Peterson Lecture to the International ...
Ivy League Connect Inspires Students to Reach for Excellence
United States -- "As a student, when choosing the right school, you have to ask yourself if this institution will prepare me for the future," advised distinguished scientist, Dr. George P "Bud" Peterson, President Emeritus and Regents Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was addressing middle and high school students in particular, at a program entitled "Ivy League Connect," ...
Ismaili Girl Guides engage with sustainable development goals
Global -- The sustainable development goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 are envisioned to make the world a better place by 2030. In order to better understand the goals and their potential, the Ismaili Girl Guides in Pakistan attended a four-day summit at the Guides' Association headquarters in Islamabad. The UN believes a sustainable future can ...
Campanha My contribution - De todos para todos
Portugal -- A equipa de Central Fund Raising (CFR) já iniciou a campanha para 2020. Veja aqui como pode dar o seu contributo! 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 integra ...
Já não precisa de ficar na fila para a Segurança Social
Portugal -- O Portal da Segurança Social Direta é um serviço online que lhe dá a possibilidade de comunicar com a Segurança Social através da Internet, sem o incómodo de ter de se deslocar aos balcões de atendimento pessoal, reduzindo o tempo de espera. Esta plataforma é rápida, eficaz, segura e totalmente gratuita, estando disponível para particulares e para empresas e ...
Estrutura Residencial para Idosos (ERPI) de São Lázaro
Portugal -- Decorre esta semana, no Porto, juntamente com 7 grupos de residentes da "Estrutura Residencial Para Idosos (ERPI) de São Lázaro", um conjunto de "diagnósticos participativos". O objetivo passa por saber quais as suas perceções sobre qualidade de vida, tendo em vista planear ações consequentes com a informação recolhida. Esta iniciativa enquadra-se no âmbito da colaboração entre a Fundação Aga ...
Ginástica para os Seniores, no Centro Ismaili
Portugal -- Encontram-se abertas inscrições para aulas de ginástica para os Seniores. Os seniores interessados deverão contactar os membros do Elderly Care. A ginástica ajuda a prevenir a artrite, doenças cardíacas, diabetes, aumenta a massa muscular e ajuda na perda de peso. ...
Girls landing: Reaching for the moon
Global -- "Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination," said Mae Jemison, an American engineer, physician, and the first African American woman to travel into space. She orbited the earth in 1992, making history as the first female person of color to journey into space about 30 years after the first ...
Dubai girls team wins award for innovative solution at robotics competition
Global -- In an effort to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls through access to and participation in science for women and girls, the United Nations recognises 11 February as International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Young girls from the Dubai Jamat have displayed that women and girls can thrive in the field of science ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Arts legacy lives on in Syria
Global -- After the International Arts Festival held in Lisbon in July 2018, the number of Ismaili artists in Syria has increased, with the offering of intensive training and rehearsals organised by the Ismaili Council. A host of artists came together to perform on the occasion of Imamat Day in 2019. ...
Jubilee Arts legacy lives on in Syria
Global -- The Syrian Jamat commemorated Imamat Day in 2019 by reminiscing about Jubilee Arts during an event where artists came together to perform traditional songs and dances, demonstrating dedication, passion, and excellence in their performances. The atmosphere was diverse, with Ismailis and others sharing happiness and joy on this special occasion. Attendees praised the celebration which was inaugurated by the ...
Interfaith Collaboration in the United States
United States -- The UN General Assembly proclaimed the first week of February each year as World Interfaith Harmony Week. Its resolution notes that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue are important dimensions of a culture of peace. We take a look at some initiatives taken by the US Jamat to reach out to members of other faith traditions. Renowned Christian theologian, ...
Being healthy children - inside and out
Global -- On the occasion of Children's Mental Health Week, the Aga Khan Health Board (UK) explores the importance of supporting young people to pay attention to their emotional wellbeing, and shares some advice for children on being healthy, inside and out. We encourage you to read this article with the children in your life. When we think about being healthy, ...
Dia Mundial do Cancro
Portugal -- No passado dia 4 de fevereiro assinalou-se o dia Mundial do Cancro. Este dia foi instituído no ano de 2000, tendo como principal objetivo sensibilizar a população mundial e mobilizar na luta contra o cancro. É importante relembrar que existe muita disseminação de informação tanto nas redes sociais como por outras vias, embora nem sempre fidedigna e não baseada ...
Saiba qual o valor previsto para os apoios sociais em 2020
Portugal -- O IAS (Indexante dos Apoios Sociais) é o valor que serve de referência para o cálculo e atualização das contribuições, das pensões e de outras prestações sociais. É atualizado anualmente, por Portaria do Governo, no início de cada ano. Em 2020 o IAS fixou-se nos 438,81€ (Portaria 27/2020, de 31 de janeiro), um aumento de 3,05€ face a 2019, ...
Programa Internacional de Bolsas de Estudo da Fundação Aga Khan - Candidaturas abertas
Portugal -- Encontra-se a decorrer, até ao dia 28 de março, o período de candidaturas para o Programa Internacional de Bolsas de Estudo da Fundação Aga Khan 2020. As bolsas visam dar a estudantes de ensino superior, até aos 30 anos, a oportunidade de realizar estudos de pós-graduação em instituições académicas de elevada reputação. Estaremos disponíveis para reuniões presenciais com potenciais ...
World Cancer Day: Spotlight on prevention and early detection
Global -- Cancer is a global challenge: millions of people around the world are diagnosed with the condition every year. World Cancer Day is celebrated on 4 February, and unites people, communities, and countries to raise awareness, show support, and take action. Through prevention and early detection, the global community can reduce preventable suffering from cancer and non-communicable diseases. Did you ...
Receiving the Embrace Civility Award
United States -- The 2019 Embrace Civility Award was awarded to Sharmin Barolia by Beverly Hills Mayor, John Mirisch, for her remarkable service in the communities in which she lives. In partnership with the City's Human Relations Commission, the Beverly Hills City Council found Sharmin's service to be exemplary of the Commission's priorities and founding principles. Although having resided in the ...
International Development, The Aga Khan Way - Podcast
Australia & New Zealand -- Professor Stephen Howes sat down with Michael Kocher and Matt Reed of the Aga Khan Foundation to discuss the work of the Foundation. In November 2019, Professor Stephen Howes (Director of the Development Policy Centre at the Crawford School of Public Policy) from The Australian National University sat down with Michael Kocher, Global General Manager of ...
Abertura da Campanha My contribution - De todos para todos
Portugal -- É com enorme prazer que a equipa de Central Fund Raising (CFR) inicia hoje a campanha para 2020. Veja aqui como pode dar o seu contributo! 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 ...
Dr. Daryoush Poor no Centro Ismaili nos dias 5 e 6 de fevereiro
Portugal -- Na dia 5 de fevereiro, quarta-feira, pelas 20h30, irá realizar-se no Centro Ismaili o lançamento do livro "The First Aga Khan: Memoirs of the 46th Ismaili Imam", por um dos seus autores, Dr. Daryoush Poor. Na quinta-feira, dia 6, após as cerimónias religiosas, o Dr. Daryoush irá falar, no Jamatkhana, sobre o tema "Faith and the World". Convida-se todo ...
Bringing youthfulness into old age
Global -- The nature of life for the elderly has changed considerably in recent history. With advancements in science and healthcare, human lifespan has substantially increased and the majority of people in the world can expect to live past the age of 60. Jamati institutions in Pakistan have embarked on numerous initiatives to support the elderly and create opportunities for interaction ...
Dr. Daryoush Poor no Centro Ismaili nos dias 4 e 6 de fevereiro
Portugal -- Na dia 5 de fevereiro, quarta-feira, pelas 20h30, irá realizar-se no Centro Ismaili o lançamento do livro "The First Aga Khan: Memoirs of the 46th Ismaili Imam", por um dos seus autores, Dr. Daryoush Poor. Na quinta-feira, dia 6, após as cerimónias religiosas, o Dr. Daryoush irá falar, no Jamatkhana, sobre o tema "Faith and the World". Convida-se todo ...
Charity Event at David Bernardino's Pediatric Hospital
Charity event held at David Bernardino's Pediatric Hospital in Luanda brought joy to sick children. It was early Saturday morning, when some members of the Jamat and volunteers of the Angola Rescue Foundation met at the hospital David Bernardino. It took ´nearly 3 months to prepare everything so this day could be memorable for all the children. Material and emotional efforts ...
Technologies transforming the world: Part one
Global -- We have seen rapid technological progress in the last decade. Society has made advancements in energy efficiency, image recognition, and natural language processing, among many other fields. These technological advancements suggest substantial changes to come for our society in the months and years ahead. In a speech made in Houston upon being awarded the Huffington Prize in October 2019, ...
AKHB: Coronavírus
Portugal -- Os Coronavírus são uma família de vírus que causam infeções geralmente respiratórias, que podem ser semelhantes a uma gripe ou apresentar um quando clínico mais grave, como o caso da pneumonia. Estes vírus podem infetar tanto pessoas como alguns animais, como pássaros e mamíferos. Novo Coronavírus (2019-nCoV) A 31 de Dezembro de 2019, a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) ...
Parwaaz ECD programme in Afghanistan supports the right start to life
Global -- Scientific research has shown that 90 percent of brain growth happens before a child begins school. During this time, the foundation is laid for health and wellbeing throughout life. As such, investing in the early years of a child's life is one of the smartest investments a parent or community can make. The Parwaaz Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme ...
Hackathon Dubai empowers youth to address today's technological challenges
Global -- The Ismaili Centre, Dubai held its first two-day Hackathon recently, which introduced 35 young individuals to real-world technological problems and challenged them to identify sustainable global solutions. The participants, aged 13-18, first heard from a panel of speakers including representatives from Apple, Microsoft, Airbnb, Visa, and Facebook. The panellists focused on the technological solutions responding to challenges faced by ...
AKEB and Fire Tech Coding Club
The AKEB UK's Future Skills agenda focuses on developing the skills that children will need in the coming years to succeed in our rapidly-changing world. Technology has an everlasting influence on our society and economy, and due to its constant development, 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 have yet to be created. This highlights the importance of technology ...
Building regional partnerships: Learning from the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Global -- It's a cool and damp morning at a school in South Kanarchor, on the outskirts of Dhaka. As the children break for recess, they're greeted by the sight of six young visitors, approaching the school by boat. The children clamour around the bamboo railings excitedly. Nestled in the heart of South Kanarchor is the Arcadia Education Project, one of ...
