IC EVENT ON 18 March 2014 -- Ismaili Centre Dubai -- 18 March 2014 -- An outreach event titled A Preview of the Aga Khan Museum was held at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai. The Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan, was the guest of honour and keynote speaker at the event, which was attended by more ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, announced a joint human development initiative that will touch the lives of more than a million people. ...
Canada -- Ottawa, 27 February 2014 - Mawlana Hazar Imam delivered a historic address to the Parliament of Canada today. This extended video includes Hazar Imam and his family arriving at Parliament Hill, his meeting with the Prime Minister and the signing of the protocol agreement between the Ismaili Imamat and Canada. In a historic visit to Canada, Mawlana Hazar Imam ...
IC EVENT ON 21 February 2014 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- 21 February 2014 -- Thirty-seven students from Senator Reid Elementary School in Surrey, British Columbia attended an Aga Khan Museum Enlightened Encounters workshop held at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Facilitated by Museum staff, the session featured an exhibit of reproductions from an illustrated manuscript of Nasir's Ethics. Following the workshop, ...
IC EVENT ON 20 February 2014 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- 20 February 2014 -- Ten Alberta and British Columbia teachers in the Secondary Teachers Education Programme (STEP) took part in an interactive session with staff from the Aga Khan Museum, including Museum Director Henry Kim, Patricia Bentley, Amirali Alibhai, and Sarah Beem-Borg.The session was part of the Museum's Enlightened Encounters ...
IC EVENT ON 4 July 2014 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- 21 February 2014 -- The Aga Khan Museum brought their Enlightened Encounters initiative to the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Reflecting the diversity of the Museum's programmes, the event offered insight into the range of programming that will take place at the Toronto-based Museum when it opens later this year.Aga Khan Museum ...
IC EVENT ON 15 February 2014 -- Ismaili Centre Dubai -- 15 February 2014 -- The role of leadership in implementing ethical business models that benefit all stakeholders was the focus of a knowledge form held at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai. Panelists and keynote speakers representing a cross-section of industry leaders engaged with the audience on the importance sustainable growth and ...
Canada -- When a severe winter storm forced Ontario residents to cope for days in frigid temperatures without electrical power or heat, Ismaili institutions and volunteers quickly mobilised to support those who were most vulnerable. The Jamat's strength, support and care for one another kept everyone safe; warmed by the knowledge that no one in the community is ever alone. On ...
Global -- Dar es Salaam, 8 February 2014 - RAYS OF LIGHT:Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat was inaugurated at Diamond Jubilee Hall today by the Prime Minister of Tanzania, the Right Honourable Mizengo Peter Pinda. A Golden Jubilee International Programme depicting the first 50 years of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Imamat, the photographic exhibition also coincides with the upcoming 50th Anniversary of ...
Global -- Berlin, 5 February 2014 - Mawlana Hazar Imam held meetings with the German foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. His Highness the Aga Khan today met with Germany's foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to discuss cooperation between the German government and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The discussions focused on intensifying joint efforts by Germany and AKDN to stabilize fragile states. ...
Global -- Dar es Salaam, 27 January 2014 - A new cancer treatment programme at the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam was launched today in the presence of Princess Zahra. Part of a significant five-year expansion of the hospital, it complements a wider effort by the AKDN to establish a high quality, affordable, integrated healthcare system in East Africa. The ...
hKenya -- In January 2014, Prince Rahim and his wife Princess Salwa travelled to Kenya, where they joined in marking the opening of new facilities for the Diamond Trust Bank and Jubilee Insurance, and visited the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa. ...
Kenya -- Nairobi, 17 January 2014 - Prince Rahim and his wife Princess Salwa travelled to Kenya this week, where they joined in marking the opening of new facilities for the Diamond Trust Bank and Jubilee Insurance, and visited the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa. On 16 January, the new corporate head office of Diamond Trust Bank was inaugurated by the Governor ...
Canada -- RAYS OF LIGHT:Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat, a Golden Jubilee International Programme depicting the first 50 years of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Imamat, completed its Canadian tour in Toronto last week. The exhibition is set to open in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania next month. Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, the Honourable Anne McLellan, was among the distinguished guests who ...
Pakistan -- Karachi, 19 December 2013 - Mawlana Hazar Imam set out a bold vision for the Aga Khan University, an ambitious challenge that will see it evolve into "a distinguished liberal arts university" over the next few decades. Presiding over the 26th Convocation of the University, Hazar Imam also announced the creation of seven graduate schools. Karachi, 19 December 2013 ...
Pakistan -- Islamabad, 16 December 2013 - In separate meetings with the President, the Prime Minister, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs and the Finance Minister of Pakistan, Mawlana Hazar Imam received praise for the leadership role taken by the AKDN in the country's development, and for its effectiveness in improving the quality of life ...
Global -- John Stackhouse, Editor-in-chief of the Globe and Mail, delivered the Ismaili Centre Lecture on 1 December 2013, in which he described pluralism as being central to Canadian identity. An annual event featuring speakers of distinction, the lecture took place at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, part of a growing network of such centres whose role is to encourage exchange, mutual ...
Canada -- Ottawa, 27 November 2013 - In a ceremony held at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, Mawlana Hazar Imam was lauded by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, who presented the Imam with their highest honour - the 2013 Gold Medal. In his remarks, Hazar Imam expressed his gratitude and went on to describe the connection between architecture and ...
Canada -- Toronto, 25 November 2013 - The University of Toronto's Trinity College held a special convocation this evening, to bestow upon Mawlana Hazar Imam the degree of Doctor of Sacred Letters, honoris causa. In a glowing citation, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, presented Hazar Imam before the Chancellor of Trinity College. "We are welcoming you into a place that combines ...
IC EVENT ON 3 November 2013 -- Ismaili Centre, London, 3 - 19 November 2013 - The Aga Khan Social Welfare Board in collaboration with the Conservative Disability Group hosted the third annual Disability Colloquium, which focused on The Olympics and Paralympics Legacy - A Year On. ...
Kenya -- In July 2013, 64 students with roots in 13 countries gathered at the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa to participate in Global Encounters, the first summer programme of its kind for Ismaili youth from around the world. Students engaged with pressing issues in global development, contended with real-world challenges, broadened their world views, built new friendships, and nurtured a sense ...
Global -- When an earthquake strikes, there are only seconds to react -- knowing how to correctly respond can save your life or prevent major injury. Practising the DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON technique is important. You may only have seconds to protect yourself before a strong earthquake knocks you down, or causes dangerous objects to fall on you. DROP, COVER ...
Global -- The Great ShakeOut is an annual drill that teaches people around the world how to protect themselves in the event of an earthquake. The Aga Khan Development Network, which has been participating in the ShakeOut drill since 2011, drew more than 168 000 particpants last year, teaching them to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON when the earth begins to ...
India -- Mumbai, 28 September 2013 - Mawlana Hazar Imam's 11-day visit to India drew to a close today. During the visit, which included a ceremony marking the restoration of Humayun's Tomb and the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, the Imam met with senior government leaders at the national and state levels. Hazar Imam also devoted a considerable amount ...
India -- The recently inaugurated Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad is one of the few schools in India to combine a rigorous academic programme with a rich array of co-curricular activities on a state-of-the-art residential campus. It also benefits from being part of a global network of Academies for which shared values and pluralistic ethos are an inspiration to the school's ...
India -- Hyderabad, India, 20 September 2013 -The Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, the second in a global network of 18 schools, was officially inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and India's Minister for Human Resource Development in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam. Hyderabad, India, 20 September 2013 -The Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, the second in a global network ...
India -- Delhi, 18 September 2013 - The restoration of the 16th century garden tomb of the Mughal emperor Humayun was inaugurated in Delhi today. Mawlana Hazar Imam, the Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, the Minister of Culture, Chandresh Kumari Katoch, and Chairman Ratan Tata of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust presided over the ceremony together, a reflection of ...
India -- Delhi, 17 September 2013 - Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in India today, starting a 10-day visit during which he will join Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in marking the completion of the restoration of Humayun's Tomb. He will also inaugurate a new Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad. Upon his arrival in Delhi, Mawlana Hazar Imam was received by Ruchira ...
Bangladesh -- Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17 September 2013 - Concluding a two-day visit to Bangladesh, Mawlana Hazar Imam departed from Dhaka this afternoon. Hazar Imam travels on to India for a two-week visit. The Honourable Foreign Minister, Dr Dipu Moni, and Mohammad Ziauddin, Ambassador at Large from the Prime Minister's Office, bid Hazar Imam farewell on behalf of the Government. Before leaving, ...
Bangladesh -- Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 September 2013 - Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Dhaka this morning for a two-day official visit to Bangladesh at the invitation of the government. During the visit, Hazar Imam is expected to meet with government leaders, sign a protocol agreement between the AKDN and the Government of Bangladesh and meet with the Jamat at the new ...
Bangladesh -- Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 September 2013 - An agreement was signed between the Aga Khan Development Network and the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh today, that will work towards improving the quality of life of the people of Bangladesh. The Protocol of Cooperation was signed by Mawlana Hazar Imam and by Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni, in ...
Portugal -- Five projects from Austria, Iran, Morocco, Palestine, and Sudan were presented with the 2013 Aga Khan Award for Architecture on Saturday. The Award ceremony was held at the Castle of São Jorge in Lisbon in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam and Portugal's head of state, President Cavaco Silva. ...
Lisbon, 7 September 2013 - Mawlana Hazar Imam is in Portugal for the 12th cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, which was presented yesterday at Lisbon's São Jorge Castle. As part of his visit Hazar Imam also held meetings with a number of senior Portuguese officials, and presided over the signing ceremony of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding between ...
IC EVENT ON 2 September 2013 -- Ismaili Centre Dushanbe -- 21 September 2013 -- More than 200 graduates of the University of Central Asia were awarded their certificates at a ceremony held at the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe today. ...
Geneva, Switzerland, 31 August 2013 - Mawlana Hazar Imam's eldest son, Prince Rahim and Ms Kendra Salwa Spears were married in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier today. At Hazar Imam's request the Chairman and Members of the Ismaili Leaders' International Forum (LIF) represented the global Jamat at the event held on the shores of Lake Geneva, on the grounds of the Château de ...
Portugal -- In the 36 years since the Aga Khan Award for Architecture was established, it has recognised a broad array of projects, from office towers to affordable housing developments; the restoration of heritage to radical innovations in the built environment. But what the winning projects have in common is that each is an example of how architecture can make society ...
Canada -- As rains pounded southern Alberta and water levels rose earlier this summer, states of emergency were declared in Calgary and other communities across the province. Ismaili institutions and volunteers quickly organised themselves to ensure the safety of the Jamat and to assist their fellow citizens in the wake of the disaster. The first week of summer was momentous for ...
IC EVENT ON 4 July 2013 -- Ismaili Centre Lisbon -- 4 July 2013 -- The annual Aga Khan Development Network Imamat Day reception was held at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon today. ...
IC EVENT ON 3 July 2013 -- Ismaili Centre Lisbon -- 3 July 2013 --The Aga Khan Foundation Portugal held a book launch event for Nursery Education and Pedagogy in Participation. ...
United Kingdom -- The Harmony Project premiered before audiences at the Ismaili Centre, London on 13 and 14 April 2013. Written, directed and performed by members of the United Kingdom Jamat, the theatrical production follows the story of a group of fictional characters from completely different backgrounds, brought together to create a show. When a student of Western philosophy, a professor ...
