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Jamati and AKDN institutions mobilise in response to Pakistan floods
28 August 2022
Weeks of extreme rainfall in Pakistan have caused the world’s deadliest flooding for years and have placed the country in a state of emergency. Senator and Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman described the situation as a climate-induced humanitarian disaster of epic proportions.
Some brains work differently to others
23 August 2022
The number one priority of all parents is to protect and care for their children. So being faced with the possibility that their child may struggle more than others, most parents may refuse to accept it. However, this is doing them a disservice. We might instead accept that some young people are different, and offer them the support they need to succeed.
The Blue Mosque of Singapore
23 August 2022
In 2005, Mohamed Nasim came across an article from 1956 during some research. A mistake in a photo caption prompted him to begin an 17-year journey that ended in him writing a book entitled The Blue Mosque of Singapore.
Prince Amyn and Mayor Turner share their aspirations for the Ismaili Center Houston
10 August 2022
As anticipation for the upcoming Ismaili Center in Houston continues to build, Prince Amyn joined Honorable Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner earlier today to engage in a dialogue around what the Center will represent.
Prince Amyn presented with Honorary Citizenship of the City of Houston
8 August 2022
Shortly after his arrival in Houston yesterday, Prince Amyn met with Houston Mayor, the Honorable Sylvester Turner at City Hall. During their meeting, the Mayor bestowed Prince Amyn with an Honorary Citizenship of the City of Houston.
Ismaili Center Houston: Address by Prince Amyn
7 August 2022
Join us for a live presentation today from Houston, USA, featuring reflections on the upcoming Ismaili Center from Prince Amyn and Mayor of the City of Houston Sylvester Turner.
Video: The Exalted Status of the Ahl al-Bayt
7 August 2022
This short video explains the Shia view of the Ahl al-Bayt, the family of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).
Parwaaz programme offers hope in Afghanistan
4 August 2022
In Afghanistan, the Parwaaz early childhood programme provides a safe space for parents and caregivers to lay the building blocks for their children’s futures.
UCA graduates look ahead to bright futures
4 August 2022
Exactly a year after the University of Central Asia’s historic inaugural convocation ceremony, its new Class of 2022 celebrated their achievements and became the second graduating class. A total of 66 students from the Naryn and Khorog campuses graduated from UCA and look forward to sharing their knowledge and skills among wider society.
Video: Ilm, Nass, and Bayah
3 August 2022
This short video explains three core principles of Imamat in the Ismaili Tariqah: ‘Ilm, Nass, and Bay’ah. To learn more about the Imamat of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, watch the full film A Guiding Light.
Schools2030: re-shaping global education
1 August 2022
Education is the foundation of development. We never stop learning in life, and we never should. An important part of our learning experience is the teachers and schools that equip us for the future. However, teachers and schools often find themselves left out of the key conversations on how to support children and young people to access quality learning. This year’s Schools2030 conference in Dar-es-Salaam aimed to rectify this.
Video: Schools2030 Global Forum
1 August 2022
The inaugural Schools2030 Global Forum, recently held in Dar-es-Salaam, aimed to change mindsets on education reform and ensure that key stakeholders – namely teachers and schools – are valued as a key part of the conversation. The event was co-hosted by the Aga Khan Foundation and its partners UNICEF, the Regional Education and Learning Initiative (RELI), and the Government of Tanzania.
