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VIDEO: Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World: The Ismaili Thread
The international conference, Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World: The Ismaili Thread, brought together a team of over thirty leading scholars to reflect upon intellectual currents that flowed between Ismailis and other groups and movements. Through the study of interactions between Ismailis and broader Shi'i and Sunni currents of thought, the conference aimed at situating Ismaili thought within the broader context ...
Visionary media executive on the Aga Khan: "I was serving no ordinary man"
His Highness the Aga Khan with Mr. Michael Curtis (1920 - 2004) of the Nation Media Group. Photo: Azhar Chaudhry. Sultan Jessa Collection. The Aga Khan's wisdom and judgement at age 20 AN ANECDOTE BY LATE MICHAEL CURTIS (Position held: Oversaw the Aga Khan's worldwide activities for over 40 years) (Adapted from a piece written for a special souvenir published by ...
Ismaili Women's Day Gala Inspires Many
Canada -- The Ismaili International Women's Day Gala took place on March 11 at the Ismaili Centre Burnaby and on March 4 at the Ismaili Centre Toronto with the aim of inspiring the audience to "be bold for change." As a mother and award-winning freelance writer, Taslim Jaffer juggles caring for her three children with blogging, running writing workshops, editing the ...
Delegation of Ismaili Youth visits Humayun's Tomb and Nizamuddin Basti in Delhi
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 boosts golf, ice skating and ice hockey with sport fellowships
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 ...
Five yearlings out of Aga Khan mares to sell at Inglis
Arrowfield Stud presents progeny of top sires and Aga Khan broodmares. A quintet of yearlings out of beautifully bred Aga Khan Studs broodmares feature in the catalogue for the forthcoming Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale to be held from 4th - 6th April. In a continuation of the joint venture between the Aga Khan Studs and Arrowfield, the yearlings are by ...
VIDEO: Daniel Agbiboa - Pluralism Think Tank - Jan. 29, 2016
Oxford University's Daniel Agbiboa discusses the role of leadership in pluralism, and the challenges facing Nigerian federalism. ...
VIDEO: Daniela Ikawa - Pluralism Think Tank - Jan. 29, 2016
Daniela Ikawa of Columbia University talks about the role of contrasting narratives and affirmative action in Brazil. ...
VIDEO: Hwok-Aun Lee - Pluralism Think Tank - Jan. 29, 2016
University of Malaya's Hwok-Aun Lee joined us at the Centre to discuss how to address inequality between groups. ...
The Aga Khan: Sweet and endearing stories of his childhood days in Kenya
FROM THE DIARY OF LATE KADERALI B. PATEL (RELIGIOUS TUTOR OF PRINCE KARIM AGA KHAN AND PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN) Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan III, 48th Ismaili Imam, with his grandsons Prince Amyn (right) and Prince Karim, who succeeded him in 1957 as the 49th Hereditary Ismaili Imam. The picture was taken in Nairobi, Kenya, in ...
Spinach and Pomegranate Salad with Toasted Walnuts
Healthy Hints This bright and vibrant salad is bursting with good-for-you ingredients. Packed with powerful nutrients, one cup of raw spinach is an excellent source of vitamins A and K. And, like other leafy greens, spinach also has folate, iron, fiber, magnesium, calcium and vitamin C. Adding nuts and seeds to your salads is a simple and tasty way to get ...
The Aga Khan: A spiritual guide, an intellectual guide who is committed to a humanistic attitude that is rooted in classical Islamic thought
BY LATE MOHAMMED ARKOUN (POSITION HELD: EMIRITUS PROFESSOR OF ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY, THE SOBORNNE) Mohammed Arkoun (left) with the Aga Khan. The late Algerian scholar served for many years on the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Photo: Mohammed Arkoun Foundation. (This essay has been adapted from a speech the late Professor Arkoun presented in 1985 to a large gathering of members of ...
Golden double for Vazirabad
Top stayer retains his crown in Dubai. H.H. the Aga Khan's high-class stayer VAZIRABAD recorded back to back wins in the Gr. 2 Dubai Gold Cup on Dubai World Cup day at Meydan. The five-year-old son of Manduro produced a masterclass of acceleration and courage under a perfectly-timed ride by Christophe Soumillon to secure his second title in this $1 million, ...
Enabling Access to Diagnostic Imaging in Khorog
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), ...
Zarkava gives birth to a filly
She is a daughter of homebred stallion Siyouni. Champion ZARKAVA (Zamindar) gave birth on Tuesday to a daughter of SIYOUNI. A Champion on the racetrack, ZARKAVA won five Group 1s including the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Prix de Diane and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. She retired to stud undefeated in seven starts. She was covered by SIYOUNI last year, who, ...
VIDEO: Where the families and mountains meet
March 2017 - In a 45 minute documentary, narrated by David Attenborough, Earth report explores Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, and the dramatic changes that followed in the area after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the subsequent civil war. ...
Sea The Stars' son Cloth Of Stars takes the Gr.3 Prix Exbury at Saint-Cloud
Markazi scores at Sakes Level on the same race card. The Aga Khan Studs enjoyed a flying start to the Parisian flat season on Sunday at Saint-Cloud, thanks to a Listed success for MARKAZI and a smooth victory for SEA THE STARS' son CLOTH OF STARS in the Group 3 Prix Exbury. Already a Group scorer at ages two and three, ...
VIDEO: AKF Canada - Canada 150th Anniversary
08/02/2017 - Aga Khan Foundation Canada (an agency of Aga Khan Development Network): we can make the difference. ...
VIDEO: AKF Canada - How to break barriers
08/02/2017 - Aga Khan Foundation, Canada (an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network) helped millions of people break barriers & build a foundation for a better future. ...
VIDEO: Early Childhood Development in Portugal
A brief overview of the Aga Khan Foundation's work in early childhood development in Portugal for over 30 years. ...
A Story About a Celebration that Heralds Nawruz in a Remote Village in Pamirs
A photo taken at a UN concert celebrating Nowruz (also Novruz, Navruz, Nooroz, Nevruz, Nauryz). In 2010 the UN General Assembly proclaimed International Nowruz Day at the initiative of several countries that share this holiday -- Afghanistan, Albania, Azerbaijan, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan. Inscribed in 2009 -- and ...
The Aga Khan bears serious responsibility of his office with "smile of a prince"
BY LÉOPOLD SÉDAR SENGHOR FIRST PRESIDENT OF SENEGAL (IN OFFICE 1960 - 1980) Léopold Sédar Senghor (1906 - 2001) The following is an English translation of a speech made by Léopold Sédar Senghor at the Presidential Palace in Dakar, Senegal's capital, at a dinner honouring His Highness the Aga Khan. The speech was reported by Dakar Matinon March 20, 1968. The ...
VIDEO: Disaster Reduction Day 2016
Today is International Day for Disaster Reduction! In March, floods hit the village of Barsem, in the Pamir mountains of Tajikistan. What could have been a major disaster was mitigated by a community emergency response team (CERT) trained by Focus Humanitarian Assistance, who was able to save the lives of an entire village. One CERT member, who had been trained to monitor ...
VIDEO: International Literacy Day 2016: Reading for Children
One of the best predictors of a young person's success in school is being read to as a child. The Reading for Children program helps families foster a love of reading from the start. The program also exemplifies the Aga Khan Development Network's approach to innovative, sustainable development and innovation: ...
North American Alumni explore how Islam can be Re-Presented
News story -- The North American Chapter Group of the IIS Alumni Association held its three-day annual general meeting in San Diego, California, from 19-22 December 2016. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss topics that are particularly relevant in the current national as well as global climate. It was also a space for alumni to come together to discuss activities they ...
The Aga Khan University launches Mombasa Research Office to boost education, health
Mombasa, Kenya, 15 March 2017 - The Aga Khan University (AKU) has launched a research office in Mombasa to improve health and education in the coastal region, working closely with local government to define priority areas of focus. The research office will help address many health-related challenges that have led to high morbidity and mortality from preventable illness in the region. ...
VIDEO: Meet Rozmin
When Rozmin was a little girl in Pakistan, her neighbor got a black-and-white television. Her siblings and many people were excited by the picture box. But Rozmin's hobbies were different; her imagination was her television. Ever since she could read, she had her nose buried in a book. Read how Rozmin's passion for learning blossomed into a career in medicine our #humansoftheworld ...
VIDEO: Meet Mawjee
Mawjee has not only changed her community, but taken her future into her own hands. A widowed mother of six, Mawjee had few options in an Afghanistan wracked with conflict. So, she made her own options. Read "A Woman's Place is Everywhere", the first edition of the #humansoftheworld series, stories of appreciation, strength, and self-reliance: ...
VIDEO: Meet Najma
Najma left behind a long career and everything she knew in Maryland to move to Tanzania. In Dar es Salaam, she leads an Aga Khan Education Services preschool. The community is diverse, as are her students. This has led to something unexpected! Read this edition of the #humansoftheworld series, stories of appreciation, strength, and self-reliance, "We Aren't in Maryland Anymore": ...
VIDEO: Meet Tom
Tom, a program officer with the Aga Khan Foundation in Tajikistan, left behind all he knew in Canada to move to Tajikistan. While on a trek in the Pamirs, he was overwhelmed by these communities and their warmth, culture, and beauty. Despite how isolated the region is, he saw potential. Eco-tourism can bring travelers and jobs, changing lives forever! Read this edition ...
VIDEO: Meet Soni
This #InternationalWomensDay, meet Soni: She is a remarkable girl who found the courage to overcome many obstacles in her community and has found a job. With the support of Project Lehar, Soni was able to access vocational skills training which has enabled her to earn a living and help her family. She now sees her potential and has the courage to make ...
VIDEO: Meet Manju
This #InternationalWomensDay, meet Manju: She is a committed champion of education and a role model for her younger siblings, motivating them to continue their education. Manju dropped out of school, but with the support of Project Lehar was able catch up on her studies and re-join formal education. She now proudly attends school. See her story: ...
VIDEO: Meet Jyothi
This #InternationalWomensDay, meet Jyothi: She is full of energy and always ready to help her friends and family. She re-started her education after enrolling in a training course offered at the Project Lehar Laksh center where she is diligently preparing for her exams. Jyothi aspires to become a teacher so that she can help other students get an education. See her story: ...
1995 Flashback: The Aga Khan's first visit to Badakhshan, a historic day the Ismailis will never forget
The Aga Khan wearing a black Persian hat, with a long, flowing purple coat covered with gold filigree, addresses his Ismaili followers during his visit to Badakhshan in May 1995. Photo: The Ismaili. Background: An Eyewitness Account of the Civil War "I was at my uncle's and there were about 15 of us living at his house. I didn't understand why ...
1995: The Aga Khan's first visit to Badakhshan, a historic day the Ismailis will never forget
The Aga Khan wearing a black Persian hat, with a long, flowing purple coat covered with gold filigree, addresses his Ismaili followers during his visit to Badakhshan in May 1995. Photo: The Ismaili. Background: An Eyewitness Account of the Civil War "I was at my uncle's and there were about 15 of us living at his house. I didn't understand why ...
Encouraging Healthy and Active Lifestyles
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 ...
Temerity a record-breaking winner of the Indian Invitation Cup
Champion filly is out of Aga Khan Studs' broodmare Narmina. The impressive winner of the Indian Turf Invitation Cup, Temerity propelled once again the Aga Khan Studs into the limelight in India, a country with which the family of the Aga Khan has enjoyed a rich association for centuries. As Princess Zahra Aga Khan recalled during her Opening Speech at last ...
