United States -- "Educating effective future leaders is a high responsibility. To do it well, we must look beyond the world which is passing from sight and turn our eyes to the uncharted world of the future. We must rise above the antiquated approaches of earlier days and instead infuse our students with what I would call three "A's" of modern ...
India -- Today, on the International Internet Day, we celebrate the power of digital communication and how it connects us with the rest of the world. However, let us also become cognizant about some of the best practices to ensure that we remain in control of the technology rather than technology overpowering us. Renowned psychologist, Dr. Neha Somani shares her insights ...
United States -- In an interview with La Cohorte earlier this year, Mawlana Hazar Imam said, "I have always taken the view that civil society must play a fundamental role in the future of all populations. So, we have to consolidate and strengthen it. And that means taking the most important institutions of civil society and giving them support and encouragement ...
United States -- The Aga Khan Council for the United States, in conjunction with Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for the United States, is excited to host the United States Ismaili Games 2019. The games will be held over two weekends in Texas during November. They will host a variety of sports featuring junior categories for the very first time, ...
Global -- In 2005 the Jamat in Tanzania embarked on an Early Childhood Development (ECD) initiative at Darkhana Jamatkhana in Dar es Salaam. Over time, as interest in community based early learning gained momentum, the Early Childhood Development Centre (ECDC) has gradually expanded. Today, ECDC activities take place in Zanzibar, Iringa, Mwanza, Arusha, Mbeya, Morogoro, Dodoma, and Zambia. Modern science tells ...
Global -- In today's world, knowledge is being discovered and shared at a faster rate than ever before. This has made it possible for more people to become members of the Knowledge Society and work together to solve the world's most pressing challenges. In a speech at the Aga Khan University Convocation in Karachi in 2006, Mawlana Hazar Imam said, "We ...
Global -- The Living Sea exhibition features over 100 photographs depicting the beauty, fragility, and diversity of marine life, reflecting Prince Hussain's ecological and environmental concerns. It represents a collaboration between Portugal's National Museum of Natural History and Science, the University of Lisbon, and Focused on Nature; an organisation created by Prince Hussain in 2014 to share his passion and personal ...
Portugal -- A caminhada é uma atividade física fácil, leve e contribui para uma boa forma física. Caminhar regularmente melhora a qualidade de vida e pode reduzir a manifestação de várias doenças, contribuindo para uma vida mais longa. É um exercício que pode ser praticado por qualquer pessoa, independentemente da idade e da condição física, e ainda tem a vantagem de ...
Global -- In Lisbon last month, Prince Hussain inaugurated his photo exhibition entitled The Living Sea at Portugal's National Museum of Natural History and Science. Prince Hussain was joined by Ms Elizabeth Hoag (now Princess Fareen), Prince Amyn, Prince Rahim, and Princess Salwa. The exhibition features over 100 photos depicting the beauty, fragility, and diversity of marine life, reflecting Prince Hussain's ...
Portugal -- O Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) é a principal causa de morte e incapacidade em Portugal. Estima-se que três portugueses sofram um AVC por hora, dos quais um acaba por morrer e outro por ficar com sequelas graves. O AVC resulta da redução ou interrupção súbita da circulação sanguínea para uma parte do cérebro, por bloqueio do fluxo de sangue ...
Global -- On 10th October, Prince Rahim visited the Ismaili Centre, London to inaugurate the exhibition: Dreams and Dystopias, East Africa at the Crossroads, featuring photographic work by Guillaume Bonn. The visual exhibit navigates the East African coastline through the lens of international artist Guillaume Bonn to reveal a region perennially poised at a crossroads between two worlds. The photographs capture ...
Global -- Dreams and Distopias: East Africa at the Crossroads is the fourth exhibition to be held in the Zamana Space at the Ismaili Centre, London since its reopening earlier this year. The visual exhibit navigates the East African coastline through the lens of international artist Guillaume Bonn, to reveal a region perennially poised at a crossroads between two worlds. ...
Canada -- Liberal Finance Minister Bill Morneau faced opposing political candidates in an all candidates' forum hosted by the Ismaili Centre Toronto on October 16. The debate allowed members from all political parties to engage in dialogue in advance of Canada's federal election on Monday. Candidates discussed four key issues -- climate change, economic security, international affairs and diversity -- in ...
Global -- What does it mean to live within the ethics of Islam? How does this apply to those in conflict? On the last day of Mediation Week, we explore how the ethics of Islam underpin the work of the CAB system how CAB mediators help to create an ethical culture of mediation. ...
Global -- Effective listening can be powerful. It demonstrates empathy, understanding, compassion, and most importantly, it shows care for what someone is saying. Active listening is not only a vital skill to help manage conflict, it can also help to improve our day-to-day interactions. On day five of Mediation Week, we explore the power of effective listening and the role of ...
Canada -- Thousands of volunteers assembled at various locations across Canada to take part in Ismaili CIVIC over two weekends at the end of September. It marked the third straight year of Ismaili CIVIC, an annual event established during Canada's 150th birthday to bring Canadian Ismaili Muslims together to improve quality of life in their communities. "Ismaili CIVIC is great way ...
United States -- A concert titled, The Art of the Afghan Rubab, took place in partnership with the Asia Society Texas Center, the Aga Khan Music Initiative and the Ismaili Council for the United States. The concert was held on October 11, and featured the Aga Khan Master Musicians, who create music inspired by their own deep roots in the cultures ...
Anything But Orthodox: Dr. Amina Jindani is a pillar of #IsmailiExcellence Dr Jindani is presently conducting a global clinical trial to eradicate the disease .The Aga Khan University Pakistan and the Shaukat Khanum Hospital are part of the trial. We sit down and discuss her work that has spanned over 40 years in the field of medicine, her childhood decision to ...
Global -- We often hear of the need to employ best practice in our daily lives, not least when serving the community. On day four of Mediation Week, we learn about the type of training that Conciliation and Arbitration Board (CAB) members receive, and how CABs use best practice in their training to assist parties with resolving disputes. ...
Portugal -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: A free and valuable initiative by the Portuguese Jamat."] ARTICLE: A inauguração da Smart Store terá lugar no dia 18 de outubro, pelas 17h15, no Salão Nobre do Centro Ismaili, Lisboa, e estará aberta todos os dias, até 25 de outubro, das 17h15 às 19h15 e das 20h30 às 21h30. A recolha de roupas e acessórios de moda, que teve lugar em setembro, foi um sucesso graças à participação ...
Portugal -- A gripe é uma doença contagiosa que, na maioria das vezes, cura-se espontaneamente. No entanto, podem ocorrer complicações, particularmente em pessoas com doenças crónicas ou com idade igual ou superior a de 65 anos. O que é?Nos anos mais recentes, a maior atividade gripal tem sido observada entre os meses de dezembro e fevereiro.Os vírus da gripe estão em ...
Global -- Confidentiality is the foundation of the mediation process. But, what does it mean, and what information is considered to be confidential? On day three of Mediation Week, we learn about the role of confidentiality and why it is important to the mediation process. ...
Global -- Mediation Week is recognised in countries around the world every October to highlight the value of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a constructive and cost-effective alternative to litigation. This year, the Ismaili International Conciliation and Arbitration Board (ICAB) have prepared a series of videos that provide information about mediation and the CAB system, as well as other areas of ...
Global -- Mediation Week is recognised in countries around the world every October to highlight the value of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a constructive and cost-effective alternative to litigation. This year, the Ismaili International Conciliation and Arbitration Board (ICAB) have prepared a series of videos that provide information about mediation and the CAB system, as well as other areas of ...
Global -- Have you considered mediation? Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process in which a neutral third-party assists disputing parties to reach their own settlement. On day two of Mediation Week, we learn about mediation and how it can help to resolve a dispute in a peaceful and cost-effective manner. ...
United States -- Highlighting excellence in all aspects of education, State of Texas leaders met with representatives from the Aga Khan Academies, President of Council for Central USA, and Rizwan Sheikh, member of the Steering Committee for the Texas Agreement of Cooperation at Plano Jamatkhana on August 21, 2019. Texas Senator Angela Paxton learned from Academy leaders Amyn Merchant, Resource Development ...
Global -- Mediation Week is recognised in countries around the world every October to highlight the value of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a constructive and cost-effective alternative to litigation. This year, the Ismaili International Conciliation and Arbitration Board (ICAB) have prepared a series of videos that provide information about mediation and the CAB system, as well as other areas of ...
India -- Environmental stewardship is the social responsibility of every individual and in this article we reflect on our duty to leave the planet in a better condition than we found it. "....For our faith constantly reminds us to observe and be thankful for the beauty of the world and the universe around us, and our responsibility and obligation, as good ...
Global -- On 10 October 2019, Princess Zahra, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Sara Boyden, was honoured with the Asia Society Texas Center's Huffington Award in Houston, USA. Princess Zahra was honoured for her outstanding contributions that have furthered international understanding, uplifted lives, and advanced health and education through her work with the Aga Khan Development Network. The Huffington Award is ...
Portugal -- No passado domingo, dia 6 de outubro, teve lugar no Centro Ismaili um evento organizado por várias instituições Indo-Portuguesas em colaboração com a comunidade Ismaili, que marcou o culminar das celebrações do 150º aniversário de Mahatma Gandhi. Num espírito de união, contou-se com a presença da comunidade Hindu, e de instituições tais como a Embaixada da Índia, Casa da ...
Global -- Princess Zahra and her daughter, Miss Sara Boyden, arrived in Houston, Texas, earlier today at the invitation of the Asia Society Texas Center. Princess Zahra is being honoured with the Huffington Award at the annual Award Dinner being held later tonight. She will be recognised for her outstanding contributions that have furthered international understanding, uplifted lives, and advanced health ...
United Kingdom -- Mental Health: How to take care of YOURSELF Every year, on October 10th, communities come together to celebrate World Mental Health Day. What exactly is mental health and why should we accord importance to mental health issues? Mental health is defined as "a person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being." ( Oxford Dictionary).Often disregarded and ...
United States -- Good mental health is essential to optimal functioning in our daily personal and work lives. However, more than one in five women in the United States experienced a mental illness in the last year. According to the World Health Organization, women predominate in mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and somatic complaints. When women suffer, their families ...
Portugal -- O Youth & Sports informa que: • Este domingo, a partir das 11h00, na INATEL, irá realizar-se uma atividade de mobilidade corporal para todas as mulheres do Jamat, com o acompanhamento de um "personal trainer". • Irão continuar a decorrer as habituais atividades desportivas na INATEL e no Pavilhão do Pinhal de Frades, no Seixal. ...
Portugal -- A fibromialgia é doença crónica invisível, sobre a qual ainda há muito por saber. Caracteriza-se por dores ao longo de todo o corpo, mesmo sem existir uma lesão física nos músculos ou articulações. As dores descritas são tão intensas ao ponto de causar um grande impacto no bem-estar, na qualidade de vida e no desempenho profissional da pessoa. A ...
Portugal -- Esta semana destacamos um novo habitante do jardim: o mirtilo-da-nova-zelândia ou Eugenia myrtifolia. Trata-se de um arbusto exótico, originário da Oceânia, nomeadamente da costa central da Nova Gales do Sul. Pertence à família das mirtáceas e os seus frutos são semelhantes aos mirtilos (daí o seu nome comum), apesar de pertencer a outra família. Existem muitas outras Eugenias de ...
India -- My Imamat Day Resolution 2019 in Western India ...
India -- My Imamat Day Resolution 2019 in Central Norhtern and Eeastern India ...
