Canada -- On March 12, 2017, 19 Ismaili youth from Toronto graduated from the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) designed by Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization specializing in communication and leadership development.During the eight-week program, participants learned how to present a speech, conduct meetings and listen effectively. The students gained selfconfidence and enhanced their interpersonal and communication skills, while bonding with other ...

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Canada -- On April 6, 2017 the Women's Portfolio of the Ismaili Council for Ontario and the Canadian Council for Muslim Women - Toronto Chapter, partnered to host an event titled A Catalyst for Change - Accelerating Diversity on Canada's Provincial Boards at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto The evening consisted of dialogue on issues of gender parity, existing barriers of entry ...

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Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam's family and leaders of the Jamat had gathered on December 16, 2016 to celebrate his 80th birthday at his residence at Aiglemont, France. "My wish for the decades ahead is that you stand firmly by the principles and the ethics of our faith. Wherever you are, whatever age you are, whatever you do in your lives, ...

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Tanzania -- The Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam transformed itself for the last time to a concert hall that had Jamati members dancing in the same venue that hosted Mawlana Hazar Imam. The talents of Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar Saraiya, accompanied by Divya Kumar, Harshdeep Kaur and Priya Saraiya, helped the Jamat exude the excitement they felt from the ...

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Canada -- For over two decades, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has been partnering with Afghans to promote social, cultural and economic development in Afghanistan. Good health is a cornerstone of good quality of life, so improving health in Afghanistan is a key AKDN priority. In 2004, through a partnership with the Afghan government, the AKDN took over the management ...

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United States -- Art Exhibition draws visitors to Glenview Jamatkhana "We often hear musical expressions of faith and peace, but as a visual artist, I wanted to showcase works of fine art that represent tranquility in its many forms. Today, it is important to spread the message of peace and unity which we receive within our community and this was the ...

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United States -- A coming-of-age story about growing up in KenyaShelina Shariff-Zia's passion for literature first blossomed when she was a child growing up in Kenya. She recalls that both she and her family were avid readers, often trading books among family members. Later, her interest in reading and writing led her to study literature at Rice University in Texas and ...

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Canada -- On May 19, 2017, the Architectural League of New York accorded Mawlana Hazar Imam its highest honour, the President's Medal. Established in 1881, the medal is awarded annually in recognition of an extraordinary body of work in architecture, urbanism, art or design.Architect Diébédo Francis Kéré addressed the guests at the award ceremony in New York. His first project, the ...

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Tanzania -- The Tanzanian Jamat celebrated the completion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's two-day Diamond Jubilee visit to Tanzania by expressing shukrana - happiness and gratitude for the Imam's benevolence, guidance and protection. The celebration is also a reaffirmation of the Shia Ismaili Muslim ethic of contributing to social and human development, both within the Jamat and among the societies within which ...

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Canada -- This interactive webinar will present the history and significance of the Jamatkhana as a Muslim space of gathering. The webinar also explores the value and role of Jamatkhanas in facilitating personal and communal encounters and engagement.Wed, Oct 18, 2017 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDTRegistration is required, please click here. Speaker Bio:Dr. Afroza Nanji is an educator of pluralism ...

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Canada -- In Edmonton, the launch of Ismaili CIVIC 150 was a four-day event. It began on Thursday September 14 with a media event at Churchill Square and carried through the weekend.An Ismaili CIVIC 150 rally was held at Headquarters Jamatkhana on Friday, volunteers helped Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, and on Sunday, they worked at the Food Bank.Liberal MP Amarjeet ...

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