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Egyptian President al-Sisi Meets His Highness the Aga Khan and Hails AKDN's Work + Memorial Photo

Egyptian President al-Sisi Meets His Highness the Aga Khan and Hails AKDN's Work + Memorial Photo

nothing much ⋅ February 21, 2016

Alaa Youssef, spokesperson for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, said that the President met with Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, on Saturday, February 20, 2016, and hailed the positive role played by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) which he considered as an example of non-governmental organizations contributing to development in the society and creating jobs. President Sisi also ...

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Aga Khan says: Africa's moment has come

Aga Khan says: Africa's moment has come

nofirstname ⋅ February 21, 2016

Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, 21 February 2016 - His Highness the Aga Khan today extolled Africa's resilience, economic progress and new willingness to accept diversity. "What I see emerging today is a refreshingly balanced confidence in Africa - a spirit that takes encouragement from past progress, while also seeking new answers to new challenges," he said. The Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the ...

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Video: Speech: Keynote Address: "Africa 2016: Business for Africa, Egypt and the World" Conference (Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt)

Video: Speech: Keynote Address: "Africa 2016: Business for Africa, Egypt and the World" Conference (Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt)

nothing much ⋅ February 21, 2016

What I see emerging today is a refreshingly, balanced confidence in Africa -- a spirit that takes encouragement from past progress, while also seeking new answers to new challenges -- understanding that the best way to move into the future is to walk hand-in-hand with partners who share one's goals. And we are all here to fulfil that role. I highlight ...

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Exclusive: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Visit to Pakistan by the Late Abdul M. Ismaily ("Papa Jaan")

Exclusive: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Visit to Pakistan by the Late Abdul M. Ismaily ("Papa Jaan")

nothing much ⋅ February 20, 2016

Editor’s Note: Our multi-part series of photos of His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, taken by the late Rai Abdul M. Ismaily (1926-1981), lovingly known as “Papa Jaan,” continues with this post containing photos captured in Pakistan. The photos (numbered 1 thru 22) are noted with “Incomplete captions,” and we therefore invite our readers who are familiar with ...

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Volunteers bring new year festivities to Dubai hospital patients

Volunteers bring new year festivities to Dubai hospital patients

nothing much ⋅ February 20, 2016

United Arab Emirates -- To help everybody usher in 2016 on a positive note, a group of Ismaili volunteers in Dubai visited the Rashid Hospital Trauma Center to bring new year festivities to the patients. In what has become an annual tradition, the Aga Khan Scouts and Aga Khan Guides Group (AKSG), together with Oxygen Management Consultants organises the Spread a ...

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UCA launches its inaugural admissions campaign for the 2016 academic year

UCA launches its inaugural admissions campaign for the 2016 academic year

nothing much ⋅ February 19, 2016

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 19 February 2016 - The University of Central Asia (UCA) has launched its undergraduate admissions campaign to encourage qualified students from rural and urban schools across Central Asia to apply. UCA, Central Asia's first fully residential university, is committed to making world-class education highly affordable through generous scholarships and student soft loans. The University's first campus will open ...

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Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan's Visits to East Africa by Azhar Chaudhry

Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan's Visits to East Africa by Azhar Chaudhry

nothing much ⋅ February 17, 2016

Editor’s Notes: Following the recent publication of historical photos taken by “Papa Jaan” in Hunza and Uganda during the early 1960’s, we are pleased to publish an important collection of photographs of His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, taken by Azhar Chaudhry during his tenure as chief photographer of Kenya’s Daily Nation Newspaper. We are thankful to Montreal’s ...

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Time honoured family tradition of horse breeding and racing to continue, says Princess Zahra

Time honoured family tradition of horse breeding and racing to continue, says Princess Zahra

nothing much ⋅ February 17, 2016

Global -- "Success breeds success" declares the well-known motto of Aga Khan Studs. Speaking in Mumbai at the end of January, Princess Zahra looked back on her family's history with horses, and considered the future.The history of Aga Khan horse breeding goes back a long way, noted Princess Zahra. "In the late 19th century, my great-great-great grandfather was racing horses all ...

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An Anecdote Illustrating the Wisdom and Judgement of His Highness the Aga Khan: "I was Serving No Ordinary Man" by the Late Michael Curtis

An Anecdote Illustrating the Wisdom and Judgement of His Highness the Aga Khan: "I was Serving No Ordinary Man" by the Late Michael Curtis

nothing much ⋅ February 15, 2016

His Highness the Aga Khan being greeted by Mr. Michael Curtis of the Nation Group. Photo: Azhar Chaudhry. Sultan Jessa Collection. Mr. Michael Curtis, a British Fleet Street editor and executive, was introduced to Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, just as he had been proclaimed the 49th Ismaili Imam by his grandfather, Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness ...

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Exclusive: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Visit to Uganda by the Late Abdul M. Ismaily ("Papa Jaan")

Exclusive: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Visit to Uganda by the Late Abdul M. Ismaily ("Papa Jaan")

nothing much ⋅ February 15, 2016

Editor’s Note: Our multi-part series of photos of His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, taken by the late Abdul M. Ismaily, lovingly known as “Papa Jaan,” continues with this post containing photos captured in Uganda. The late Mr. Ismaily’s photos have never been seen before, and thousands of readers from across the world were overjoyed to see photos ...

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VIDEO: Pluralism Workshop in Osh, Kyrgyzstan - Participants' Thoughts on Pluralism

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VIDEO: Pluralism Workshop in Osh, Kyrgyzstan - Participants' Thoughts on Pluralism

nothing much ⋅ February 12, 2016

A video featuring interviews from participants of a 2-day workshop hosted by the Global Centre for Pluralism in Osh, Kyrgyzstan in October 2015. Participants share their thoughts on pluralism and the challenges and opportunities for pluralism in Kyrgyzstan. ...

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Aga Khan Development Network: The "Mahdi-ist" Mission of the Ismaili Imamat

Aga Khan Development Network: The "Mahdi-ist" Mission of the Ismaili Imamat

nothing much ⋅ February 12, 2016

To the Imamat, the meaning of "quality of life" extends to the entire ethical and social context in which people live, and not only to their material well-being measured over generation after generation. Consequently, the Imamat's is a holistic vision of development, as is prescribed by the faith of Islam. It is about investing in people, in their pluralism, in their ...

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GALLERY: Reducing risk and preparing communities for disasters in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Republics of Central Asia

GALLERY: Reducing risk and preparing communities for disasters in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Republics of Central Asia

nofirstname ⋅ February 12, 2016

Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO), Tajikistan, 12 February 2016 - Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessments (HVRAs) have been completed in 339 villages in GBAO and Naryn town, reaching approximately 400,000 individuals and 139 organizations, through the DIPECHO project "Fostering Disaster Resilient Communities in Isolated Mountain Environments". ...

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Reducing risk and preparing communities for disasters in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Republics of Central Asia

Reducing risk and preparing communities for disasters in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Republics of Central Asia

nofirstname ⋅ February 12, 2016

Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO), Tajikistan, 12 February 2016 - Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessments (HVRAs) have been completed in 339 villages in GBAO and Naryn town, reaching approximately 400,000 individuals and 139 organizations, through the DIPECHO project "Fostering Disaster Resilient Communities in Isolated Mountain Environments". DIPECHO assessments identified hazards and educated villagers on escape routes and safe havens. The HVRAs have ...

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat

nothing much ⋅ February 12, 2016

Canada -- Ottawa, 11 February 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was the guest of honour at a private luncheon at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat today. The event underscored the importance of accommodating and valuing diversity around the world. Ottawa, 11 February 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was the guest of honour at a private luncheon ...

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VIDEO: Women Empowerment

VIDEO: Women Empowerment

nofirstname ⋅ February 11, 2016

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Inspiring Students through Music Education

Inspiring Students through Music Education

nothing much ⋅ February 11, 2016

TKN -- "I can still visualize myself in the classroom," reflected Nimisha Manji as she recalled her experiences at the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad. Nimisha embarked on a three-month TKN assignment as a music teacher at the Academy in September 2013. She primarily focused on teaching music theory and composition to students in the Middle Years program, but was also actively ...

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Special Series: Exclusive Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan by "Papa Jaan"

Special Series: Exclusive Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan by "Papa Jaan"

nothing much ⋅ February 10, 2016

PLEASE CLICK: Exclusive: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam's 1961 Visit to Hunza by the Late Abdul M. Ismaily ("Papa Jaan") Photo: Abdul M. Ismaily. Copyright. Please click on image for more photos. Editor's Note: Over the coming weeks Simergphotos, the sister blog of this literary website, will be publishing historical photos of His Highness the Aga Khan that were captured by ...

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Exclusive: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam's 1960 Visit to Hunza by the Late Abdul M. Ismaily ("Papa Jaan")

Exclusive: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam's 1960 Visit to Hunza by the Late Abdul M. Ismaily ("Papa Jaan")

nothing much ⋅ February 10, 2016

Editor’s note: The following exclusive photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Hunza were captured in 1960 by the late Abdul M. Ismaily, lovingly known as “Papa Jaan” by his family and friends, and are published here with the permission of the Ismaily family. We are thankful to the Ismaily family for their generosity, and appreciate the efforts of our ...

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1957-1958 Photos: His Highness the Aga Khan and Prince Aly Khan in Lourenço Marques + Forthcoming @Simergphotos

1957-1958 Photos: His Highness the Aga Khan and Prince Aly Khan in Lourenço Marques + Forthcoming @Simergphotos

nothing much ⋅ February 6, 2016

PLEASE CLICK:Photos of Visits by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Aly Khan to Mozambique in the late 1950's Please click image for more photos ~~~~~ Forthcoming Photo Essays at Simergphotos EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS BY PAPA JAN: HUNZA AND UGANDA (from Muslim Harji Collection, to be published week of Monday, February 8, 2016) Please click on photos for enlargement Hunza. Photo by Papa ...

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Photos of Visits by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Aly Khan to Mozambique in the late 1950's

Photos of Visits by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Aly Khan to Mozambique in the late 1950's

nothing much ⋅ February 6, 2016

In May 1958, Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, visited his followers in South Africa, Mozambique and Madagascar. Here he is shown a display of needlework and crafts prepared by Ismaili students during his visit to the Portuguese colonial city of Lourenço Marques. His beloved father, Prince Aly Khan (13 June ...

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VIDEO: The Qur'an in English Verse

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VIDEO: The Qur'an in English Verse

nothing much ⋅ February 5, 2016

In this 27 min joint presentation, Professors Lawrence and Habib share insights into their ongoing work on a poetic translation of the Qur'an in English. Their work challenges the popular belief that translations of the Qur'an can deliver its meaning, but not its tone and timbre in Arabic. Their project is committed to producing an English translation of the Qur'an that ...

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In London Conference, His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th Ismaili Imam, Calls for 'Islands of Stability' in War-Torn Syria

In London Conference, His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th Ismaili Imam, Calls for 'Islands of Stability' in War-Torn Syria

nothing much ⋅ February 4, 2016

In remarks made at an International Conference under the theme "Supporting Syria and the Region Conference", in London, England, Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, today called for the establishment of 'islands of stability' in war-ravaged Syria that could provide areas of relative safety in the midst of conflict. The conference, co-hosted by Germany, Kuwait, Norway, the United Kingdom ...

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VIDEO: His Highness the Aga Khan's statement to the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference

VIDEO: His Highness the Aga Khan's statement to the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference

nothing much ⋅ February 4, 2016

His Highness the Aga Khan's statement to the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference in London on 4 February 2016 ...

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VIDEO: His Highness the Aga Khan's statement to the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference

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VIDEO: His Highness the Aga Khan's statement to the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference

nothing much ⋅ February 4, 2016

His Highness the Aga Khan's statement to the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference in London on 4 February 2016 ...

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VIDEO: From Employment to Livelihoods - Work on NREGA in Madhya Pradesh

VIDEO: From Employment to Livelihoods - Work on NREGA in Madhya Pradesh

nofirstname ⋅ February 4, 2016

AKRSP (India) has been the implementing partner for NREGA in Madhya Pradesh with a focus on watershed activities. This clip showcases the processes involved in implementation of NREGA and its impact. b. The outcomes / impact of AKRSP (India)'s interventions (as an implementing partner) (eg. Increase in asset creation and decrease in migration amongst many others) ...

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VIDEO: AKDN seeks to sustain hope in Syria says Mawlana Hazar Imam

VIDEO: AKDN seeks to sustain hope in Syria says Mawlana Hazar Imam

nothing much ⋅ February 4, 2016

Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam speaks at the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference in London on 4 February 2016. ...

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The Aga Khan deplores devastation in Syria, calls for islands of stability

The Aga Khan deplores devastation in Syria, calls for islands of stability

nofirstname ⋅ February 4, 2016

London, United Kingdom, 4 February 2016 - His Highness the Aga Khan today called for the establishment of 'islands of stability' in war-ravaged Syria that could provide areas of relative safety in the midst of conflict. "We seek to create 'islands of stability', where there is public consensus, in the face of war. It is my conviction that 'islands of stability' ...

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AKDN seeks to sustain hope in Syria says Mawlana Hazar Imam

AKDN seeks to sustain hope in Syria says Mawlana Hazar Imam

nothing much ⋅ February 4, 2016

United Kingdom -- London, 4 February 2016 -- Deploring the devastation in war-ravaged Syria, Mawlana Hazar Imam called for the establishment of "islands of stability" to provide areas of relative safety in the midst of conflict. Hazar Imam pledged $200 million towards achieving peace, stability, and reconstruction in the country. "I am deeply distressed over the indiscriminate and widespread devastation of ...

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Video: Speech: Supporting Syria and the Region Conference (London, United Kingdom)

Video: Speech: Supporting Syria and the Region Conference (London, United Kingdom)

nothing much ⋅ February 4, 2016

AKDN's development and humanitarian work in Syria began many years before the war. In the present situation, we have committed resources and efforts to ensure that Internally Displaced People receive humanitarian assistance, and are supported to sustain their livelihoods. We are taking two approaches: First, we are supporting local community leaders, teachers, doctors, engineers and others to foster stability, protecting their ...

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Sciences of the Soul and Intellect, Part I - A New Volume in the Epistles Series

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Sciences of the Soul and Intellect, Part I - A New Volume in the Epistles Series

nothing much ⋅ February 3, 2016

News story -- Following on from the recent publication of On Astronomia (Epistle 3), comes Sciences of the Soul and Intellect, Part I; An Arabic Critical Edition and English Translation of Epistles 32-36. As with the previous volume, here we find a strong cosmological orientation, with a particular focus on the relationship between microcosm and macrocosm, earthly and celestial. Whereas Epistle 3 ...

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VIDEO: GPISH Message by Dr. Laila Halani

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VIDEO: GPISH Message by Dr. Laila Halani

nothing much ⋅ February 2, 2016

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VIDEO: Frances Stewart - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - 10 octobre 2014

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VIDEO: Frances Stewart - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - 10 octobre 2014

nothing much ⋅ January 29, 2016

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VIDEO: Fuat Keyman sur le pluralisme - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - le 10 octobre 2014

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VIDEO: Fuat Keyman sur le pluralisme - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - le 10 octobre 2014

nothing much ⋅ January 29, 2016

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VIDEO: César Rodríguez Garavito - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme, le 10 octobre 2014

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VIDEO: César Rodríguez Garavito - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme, le 10 octobre 2014

nothing much ⋅ January 29, 2016

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VIDEO: Helen Ting sur le pluralisme - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - le 10 octobre 2014

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VIDEO: Helen Ting sur le pluralisme - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - le 10 octobre 2014

nothing much ⋅ January 29, 2016

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VIDEO: John Bowen sur le pluralisme - Centre mondial du pluralisme - 10 octobre 2014

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VIDEO: John Bowen sur le pluralisme - Centre mondial du pluralisme - 10 octobre 2014

nothing much ⋅ January 29, 2016

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VIDEO: Niraja Gopal Jayal sur le pluralisme - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - le 10 octobre 2014

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VIDEO: Niraja Gopal Jayal sur le pluralisme - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - le 10 octobre 2014

nothing much ⋅ January 29, 2016

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VIDEO: Rotimi Suberu sur le pluralisme - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - 10 octobre 2014

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VIDEO: Rotimi Suberu sur le pluralisme - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - 10 octobre 2014

nothing much ⋅ January 29, 2016

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VIDEO: Stefan Wolff sur le pluralisme - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - 10 octobre 2014

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VIDEO: Stefan Wolff sur le pluralisme - Entrevue au Centre mondial du pluralisme - 10 octobre 2014

nothing much ⋅ January 29, 2016

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