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President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa welcomes Prince Rahim and Prince Sinan to the Royal Treasure Museum at the Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa welcomes Prince Rahim and Prince Sinan to the Royal Treasure Museum at the Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon.
Prince Rahim and the President of Portugal visit the Royal Treasure Museum
Prince Rahim and the President of Portugal visit the Royal Treasure Museum
24 February 2023

Prince Rahim, together with his younger son, Prince Sinan, and the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, yesterday visited the Royal Treasure Museum at the Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon, at the invitation of the Minister of Culture, Pedro Adão e Silva.

AKAH emergency response teams are closely monitoring the situation in Badakhshan following more than 50 avalanches.
AKAH emergency response teams are closely monitoring the situation in Badakhshan following more than 50 avalanches.
AKDN agencies remain on high alert after Badakhshan avalanches
AKDN agencies remain on high alert after Badakhshan avalanches
16 February 2023

The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) continues to monitor the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border region following the destructive avalanches reported ealier this week.

Prince Rahim delivers a speech to delegates gathered at the World Government Summit in Dubai on 13 February 2023.
Prince Rahim delivers a speech to delegates gathered at the World Government Summit in Dubai on 13 February 2023.
Prince Rahim addresses World Government Summit in Dubai
Prince Rahim addresses World Government Summit in Dubai
13 February 2023

At the World Government Summit earlier today in Dubai, Prince Rahim delivered an address on the theme of responsible environmental stewardship and called for more sustainably designed cities and urban areas.

In the interview, Samina explores her love for nature, calling the mountains the most 'pure' part of the planet Earth.
In the interview, Samina explores her love for nature, calling the mountains the most 'pure' part of the planet Earth.
Reaching the highest peaks
Reaching the highest peaks
12 February 2023

In May 2013, Samina Baig made history by becoming the first Pakistani woman to reach the peak of Mount Everest. In this week’s episode of Trailblazers, we sit down with Samina, to discuss her death-defying achievements, her goal to promote human rights and education for women in Pakistan, and her thoughts on climate change.

AKAH Search and Rescue Teams have been deployed (picture from training programme in 2018).
AKAH Search and Rescue Teams have been deployed (picture from training programme in 2018).
Institutions mobilise in response to Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Institutions mobilise in response to Turkey and Syria earthquakes
7 February 2023

The following information is conveyed to update the Jamat regarding the severe earthquakes that struck parts of Turkey and Syria in the early hours of Monday 6 February, resulting in the tragic loss of thousands of lives and massive infrastructure damage. Initial reports indicate that the Jamat has not suffered any fatalities.

AKAH Search and Rescue Teams have been deployed (picture from training programme in 2018).
AKAH Search and Rescue Teams have been deployed (picture from training programme in 2018).
Afghan Refugees Upskill in India
Afghan Refugees Upskill in India
7 February 2023

Upskilling Afghan refugees in India helps pave the way towards a sustainable future. Upskilling Afghan refugees in India helps pave the way towards a sustainable future. Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) supports many innovative programmes in collaboration with local partners, to prepare them for their journey.

AKAH Search and Rescue Teams have been deployed (picture from training programme in 2018).
AKAH Search and Rescue Teams have been deployed (picture from training programme in 2018).
Afghan Refugees Upskill in India
Afghan Refugees Upskill in India
7 February 2023

Upskilling Afghan refugees in India helps pave the way towards a sustainable future. Upskilling Afghan refugees in India helps pave the way towards a sustainable future. Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) supports many innovative programmes in collaboration with local partners, to prepare them for their journey.

AKAH Search and Rescue Teams have been deployed (picture from training programme in 2018).
AKAH Search and Rescue Teams have been deployed (picture from training programme in 2018).
Afghan Refugees Upskill in India
Afghan Refugees Upskill in India
7 February 2023

Upskilling Afghan refugees in India helps pave the way towards a sustainable future. Upskilling Afghan refugees in India helps pave the way towards a sustainable future. Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) supports many innovative programmes in collaboration with local partners, to prepare them for their journey.

Afghan Refugees Upskill in India
Afghan Refugees Upskill in India
7 February 2023

Upskilling Afghan refugees in India helps pave the way towards a sustainable future. Upskilling Afghan refugees in India helps pave the way towards a sustainable future. Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) supports many innovative programmes in collaboration with local partners, to prepare them for their journey.

From Cloud Kitchens to Digital Tools 2.0 – Upskilling Refugees
From Cloud Kitchens to Digital Tools 2.0 – Upskilling Refugees
7 February 2023

Upskilling Afghan refugees in India helps pave the way towards a sustainable future. Upskilling Afghan refugees in India helps pave the way towards a sustainable future. Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) supports many innovative programmes in collaboration with local partners, to prepare them for their journey.

Stories of the homeland: Revitalising musical traditions
Stories of the homeland: Revitalising musical traditions
2 February 2023

Find out how the Aga Khan Music Programme and the Aga Khan Music Awards originated, in a new interview with Fairouz Nishanova, the latest in our In Conversation series. The interview was recorded for The Ismaili TV during the Aga Khan Music Awards held in Muscat, Oman, late last year. In this wide-ranging conversation, Fairouz recalls the inception and impact of AKDN's work to revitalise musical traditions in Central Asia and beyond. 

Where is your next digital public square?
Where is your next digital public square?
29 January 2023
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