Uganda -- Shia Ismaili Scouts and Guides Association in Uganda joined Ugandan Scouting Community for Clean Environment initiative Shia Ismaili Scouts and Guides Association in Uganda, joined the other Scouting community in a cleanliness initiative in Nsambya West. They participated in an initiative that was launched by Makindye District Scouts Council who on 'Heroes Day' organised cleaning of the community marking ...

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Diamond Jubilee Celebration -- The International Talent Showcase (ITS) is a celebration of some of the best performing arts talent from our Jamat around the world. In this video, you will get a glimpse into the talent that will take to the grand stage during ITS this summer. During the Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival, ITS will have three evening shows ...

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United States -- Aniq Chunara of the Ismaili Troop 758 became one of only 300 Boy Scouts to earn 139 merit badges in the organization's 100-plus year history. Boy Scouts of America has been around for over 100 years, but only about 300 of its members have earned all 139 merit badges available to them as a scout. In January, 17-year-old ...

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United States -- "LA is unique as it is a place where pluralism a reality rather than a goal. It is an important part of who we are as a city, it gives us great strength as a society and it comes from our history as a country which welcomed all." -Nina Hachigian, Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles for International Affairs. ...

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Global -- As anticipation builds for the upcoming Diamond Jubilee Mulaqat with Mawlana Hazar Imam, the Jamats of France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Côte d'Ivoire have set up special programmes to prepare for and celebrate the auspicious occasion. Preparations for the visit started months in advance, and various teams have been working countless hours to ensure they are well-organised in preparation for ...

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Canada -- Prince Aly Muhammad, the youngest son of Mawlana Hazar Imam, joined a crowd of thousands on 17 June to launch the 34th annual World Partnership Walk in Toronto, an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC). There was a palpable sense of anticipation as walkers and volunteers gathered at David Pecaut Square in downtown Toronto. AKFC Chief Executive ...

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TKN -- In February this year, Dr. Umed Ali Ajani, Associate Director for Science at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, travelled to Tajikistan for a week to provide guidance on managing a heliotrope outbreak and preventing similar incidents in the future. A physician by training, Dr. Ajani has worked in the United States as an epidemiologist ...

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Global -- There is so much to see and do this July at the inaugural Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival (IAF). Start planning for your time in Lisbon by reading through these five suggestions. 1. Explore 160 works of art created by Ismaili artists from over 48 countries around the world. Art can help us to better understand societies and cultures ...

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India -- Aashayein, a 20-day residential camp is conducted every year for the Ismaili youth between 16 - 22 years who live in the rural belts of Northern and Southern Saurashtra. Southern India Region has been hosting this camp for the last two years; this year the camp was held from 6th to 25th May. Aashayein includes Personality Development and Self ...

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Uganda -- Riazat Ali Shah - Our Ugandan National Cricketer Riazat Ali Shah is a handsome 20 - year old, Ismaili, born in Gilgit Pakistan. This energetic Right Hand Batter plays for the Uganda National Cricket Team and was named Uganda's squad for the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division four in Malaysia. Snippets of Conversation with Riazat Ali Shah "Like ...

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