India -- In April 2017, the National Council Communications team organized a three-day AKDN site visit to Delhi. The visit was first of its kind, attended by a mix of participants. In April 2017, the National Council Communications team organized a three-day AKDN site visit to Delhi. The visit was first of its kind, attended by a mix of participants. Apart ...
Pakistan -- A little over a year ago, the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Pakistan launched a sports training programme, which proved to be popular and successful ahead of the 2016 Jubilee Games. This winter, the Youth and Sports Board expanded the programme to include golf, ice skating and ice hockey. A little over a year ago, the Aga ...
TKN -- Roshan Pirani has been working in the field of diagnostic imaging for over 30 years. In January 2014, she travelled to Khorog's Regional Diagnostic Unit and her primary responsibility was to develop the technical skills of the diagnostic imaging staff. She trained five Radiology staff on procedures to scan patients for CAT scan studies (with and without iodine contrast), ...
TKN -- Aga Khan Health Board developed the program "Choices for Health, Act Now" where Lifestyle Coaches motivated Jamati members to make better lifestyle choices related to diet and physical activity. Shamim Abdullah was one of them. Volunteer Name: Shamim Abdullah Role: Lifestyle Coach, "Choices for Health, Act Now" Program Host Institution: Aga Khan Health Board (AKHB) for Southwest USA Duration ...
Global -- Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa have kindly shared photographs of their second child, Prince Sinan, who is pictured with his parents and his older brother, Prince Irfan. Prince Sinan was born on 2 January 2017 in London, United Kingdom. Ismailis around the world greeted the news of his birth with great happiness, and Jamati leaders have sent messages of ...
Canada -- On January 14, Calgary's Ismailis celebrated the 20th anniversary of their Headquarters Jamatkhana. Over 1200 Jamati members and leaders enjoyed entertainment, food and dancing throughout the evening. On January 14, Calgary's Ismailis celebrated the 20th anniversary of their Headquarters Jamatkhana. Over 1200 Jamati members and leaders enjoyed entertainment, food and dancing throughout the evening. Dr. Salim Sumar, past president ...
Thanksgiving in the United States is when family and friends gather to share a meal in their homes. But the national holiday is also an opportunity to join with neighbours in offering service, and across the country, American Ismailis did exactly that. On the fourth Thursday in November each year, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Like many in the country, Ismailis across ...
United Kingdom -- Aiglemont, 12 January 2017 -- It is with great happiness that Mawlana Hazar Imam has announced that Princess Salwa has given birth to a baby boy named Sinan. Prince Sinan is the second child of Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa, and a little brother to Prince Irfan. Born in London, United Kingdom on 2 January, Prince Sinan is ...
TKN -- Diamond Lalani was engaged as a Consultant and Advisor by AKTC, AKUHN and UCA to contribute his extensive expertise and global experience in capacity building and best practices. He served on these TKN assignments over a span of more than 7 years as a full time volunteer. Volunteer Name: Diamond Lalani Locations: 13 countries (Central Asia, SE Asia, Africa, ...
The camera is well known for its power to capture, but over the course of a seven day workshop, a group of students in Lisbon learned firsthand of its power to transform. The camera is well known for its power to capture, but over the course of a seven day workshop, a group of students in Lisbon learned firsthand of its ...
Global -- The milestone celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's 80th birthday engaged artists from the diverse traditions of the Ismaili community in "a musical and cultural conversation." And ensuring that within hours of the event, the worldwide Jamat could witness the celebration in a multiplicity of languages, was no minor feat.What does the song of a united global Jamat sound like? ...
Global -- Aiglemont, 16 December 2016 -- Mawlana Hazar Imam's 80th birthday was celebrated by the Jamat and members of Hazar Imam's family with love, music and felicity. Representing the entire Ismaili community in all of its diversity, Jamati and institutional leaders visited the Imam at his home on this milestone occasion to offer congratulations, express shukrana, and to reaffirm the ...
Global -- On 16 December 2016, Mawlana Hazar Imam's 80th birthday was celebrated at Aiglemont by Jamati and institutional leaders, who represented the worldwide Ismaili community, and by members of Hazar Imam's family. Mawlana Hazar Imam expressed his great happiness at the occasion. ...
To mark International Education Week, the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe hosted an education fair in November that was attended by dignitaries from the Ministry of Education and Science, as well as the United States Ambassador to Tajikistan. To mark International Education Week, the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe hosted an education fair in November that was attended by dignitaries from the Ministry of Education ...
TKN -- In 2011, Calgary's Fatimah Sorathia, an architect with over 25 years of experience, travelled to Gilgit and the Northern Areas of Pakistan to assist in the construction of jamatkhanas in one of the most difficult terrains in the world. Volunteer Name: Fatimah Sorathia Location: Gilgit and Chitral, Pakistan; Kampala, Uganda Host Institution: Aga Khan Estate Office (AKEO); Aga Khan ...
Healthy Hints Given that the United Nations declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses, it seems fitting that they be on the menu! Like other pulses, moong is high in protein, fibre, various vitamins and minerals. One serving of this soup gives you 6 grams of fibre - That's nearly three times the amount you'd get from a slice of whole ...
United Arab Emirates -- Dubai, 4 November 2016 -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in the United Arab Emirates this evening, ahead of this weekend's presentation of the 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. He was accompanied by Prince Amyn and Prince Aly Muhammad. Hazar Imam and his family members were received at the Dubai airport by Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna bint ...
United Arab Emirates -- Anticipation has been growing in the United Arab Emirates since the announcement in October that the country will host the presentation ceremony of the 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Over the past few weeks, members of the Jamat have been learning about the Award, discussing the winning projects and visiting an exhibition at the site of ...
Global -- South Asian Dance performance at the Closing Ceremony of the 2016 Jubilee Games in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 29 July 2016. ...
Global -- Dancers perform a piece inspired by the colours, patterns and diversity of a kaleidoscope at the Closing Ceremony of the 2016 Jubilee Games, in Dubai. ...
TKN -- One vital step in the direction of AKU becoming a comprehensive University is the establishment of a principal East African campus. AKU also plans to construct a new permanent campus for the Institute for Educational Development, which will be co-located with an Aga Khan Academy. Nasir Peerani's role in both these projects was to oversee the design and development ...
Global -- His Excellency Almazbek Atambayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic decorated Mawlana Hazar Imam with the Order of Danaker, the highest recognition that the Kyrgyz nation can bestow upon a foreign citizen. ...
Global -- In a historic ceremony held this morning, Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic inaugurated the Naryn campus of the University of Central Asia -- the first of three residential campuses being constructed in the high mountains of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. ...
Global -- Naryn, 19 October 2016 -- In a historic ceremony held this morning, Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic inaugurated the Naryn campus of the University of Central Asia -- the first of three residential campuses being constructed in the high mountains of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. "What this university is all about is not ...
Global -- Aiglemont, 7 October 2016 -- Mawlana Hazar Imam informed the Jamat with great joy today that Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa are expecting their second child. Ismailis are gathering in Jamatkhanas around the world to celebrate the happy news. "It gives me the greatest happiness to announce that Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa are expecting their second child," said ...
Afghanistan -- Brussels, 6 October 2016 -- "Since 2001, AKDN and its partners have channelled over $1 billion to enhance self-reliance and improve the quality of life of Afghans," said Mawlana Hazar Imam yesterday, and he indicated that more will follow in the years ahead. "Between now and 2020, AKDN plans similar investments in cultural heritage, education, energy, health, and poverty ...
TKN -- Anil Sayani was assigned to Kampala, Uganda; Bujumbura, Burundi; and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with the Industrial Promotion Services (IPS), an entity of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), as head of marketing and products for eight months. Volunteer Name: Anil Sayani Location: East Africa (Kampala, Uganda; Bujumbura, Burundi; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) Host Institution: Aga Khan ...
TKN -- Drawing on her 19 years of experience as a neonatal nurse practitioner in Ontario and Alberta, Dr Shahirose Sadrudin Premji of Calgary was asked to assist the Internal Audit Department in undertaking a review of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at AKUH in Karachi, Pakistan, over a five week period. Volunteer Name: Dr. Shahirose Sadrudin Premji Location: Karachi, ...
Canada -- Speech by Adrienne Clarkson at the awarding of the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship to Mawlana Hazar Imam at Koerner Hall in Toronto on 21 September 2016. ...
Canada -- Adrienne Clarkson and Mawlana Hazar Imam in an onstage conversation at the awarding of the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship at Koerner Hall in Toronto on 21 September 2016. ...
Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam speaks upon receiving the inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship at Koerner Hall in Toronto on 21 September 2016. ...
Canada -- The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, honours Mawlana Hazar Imam in a video message presented during the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship ceremony in Toronto on 21 September 2016. ...
Canada -- Toronto, 21 September 2016 -- Before a distinguished gathering at Toronto's Koerner Hall, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson presented Mawlana Hazar Imam with an award bearing her name and representing the convictions that she has long championed. "Tonight, this prize for Global Citizenship is recognising and celebrating His Highness the Aga Khan, whose entire life demonstrates steadfast unchanging commitment ...
India -- Across India this 15 August, Ismailis celebrated their nation's independence through acts that contributed to the wellbeing of society. Members of the Jamat planted trees, cleaned up local monuments and put on street plays to educate about traffic safety. "Trees are the best natural defense system against air pollution," says scoutmaster Anwar Vasaya. He was part of an effort ...
Global -- Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, 6 September 2016 -- Prince Rahim represented Mawlana Hazar Imam at the opening ceremony of the Second World Nomad Games, an international event that celebrates the cultural heritage of nomadic peoples throughout out the world. Attending at the invitation of His Excellency President Almazbek Atambayev, Prince Rahim led the Aga Khan Development Network delegation, which included Shamsh ...
Global -- In a dazzling end to a memorable week, the Jubilee Games Closing Ceremony was a kaleidoscope of colour, dance, music, photos, and inspiring words. ...
Global -- The final day of competition at the Jubilee Games lived up to the hype. Team Canada caught up to and overtook Team Pakistan in the medal standings, and everyone in attendance was treated to great matches. ...
Global -- A shared passion for film, music and most importantly cricket brought two teams together early Sunday morning. When India and Pakistan don the cricket flannels, hopes and aspirations run high on both sides. ...
Global -- The fourth day of competition at the 2016 Jubilee Games saw medals awarded in swimming and track & field. ...
Global -- Prince Rahim attended the Jubilee Games on 23 July where he met with athletes, volunteers and spectators. He took in a number of sports matches and had a chance to tour the Global Village. ...
