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Prince Rahim addresses guests gathered for the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo on 19 March 2022.
Prince Rahim addresses guests gathered for the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo on 19 March 2022.
Shaping the leaders of tomorrow
Shaping the leaders of tomorrow
19 March 2022

At a special celebratory event, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo was inaugurated by Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique, and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, in the presence of Prince Rahim.

Maputo Jamatkhana has served as a central hub for the Jamat in Mozambique's capital since opening in 1941.
Maputo Jamatkhana has served as a central hub for the Jamat in Mozambique's capital since opening in 1941.
Prince Rahim tours historic Maputo Jamatkhana
Prince Rahim tours historic Maputo Jamatkhana
17 March 2022

Situated in the heart of Mozambique’s capital, along the Indian Ocean coast, Maputo Jamatkhana stands as a monument to the long history of the Ismaili community in southern Africa.

Prince Rahim is welcomed to the Presidential Palace in Maputo, by Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique.
Prince Rahim is welcomed to the Presidential Palace in Maputo, by Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique.
Prince Rahim visits Mozambique
Prince Rahim visits Mozambique
16 March 2022

Following his visit to Dubai, last night, Prince Rahim arrived in Maputo for a three-day visit, during which he will meet senior state officials and leaders of the Jamat, and attend the inauguration ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.

Prince Rahim in conversation with Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
Prince Rahim in conversation with Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
Prince Rahim meets with Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum in Dubai
Prince Rahim meets with Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum in Dubai
15 March 2022

On the final day of his visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prince Rahim toured the newly opened Museum of the Future, and met with senior state officials at Expo 2020.

Prince Rahim in conversation with Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth at the UAE Pavilion Majlis at Expo 2020.
Prince Rahim in conversation with Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth at the UAE Pavilion Majlis at Expo 2020.
Prince Rahim visits UAE
Prince Rahim visits UAE
14 March 2022

Prince Rahim is visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the invitation of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, Member of the Cabinet and the Minister of Tolerance for the United Arab Emirates.

Farmers markets and local stores are good places to source produce that hasn’t been packaged, refrigerated, or transported.
Farmers markets and local stores are good places to source produce that hasn’t been packaged, refrigerated, or transported.
Five affordable ways to live more sustainably
Five affordable ways to live more sustainably
10 March 2022

Many of us wonder how we might better care for our planet. The good news is there are many ways to do this, some of which have the added benefit of saving money along the way! Here are five tips to get started.

The Prophet and the Imams: How are they connected?
The Prophet and the Imams: How are they connected?
8 March 2022

The Imams of the Shia Ismaili Muslims are direct descendants of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). 

The Aga Khan Foundation is leading Schools2030, a global, 10-year participatory action research and learning improvement programme based in 1,000 government schools across 10 countries, including Afghanistan.
The Aga Khan Foundation is leading Schools2030, a global, 10-year participatory action research and learning improvement programme based in 1,000 government schools across 10 countries, including Afghanistan.
The positive power of women’s education
The positive power of women’s education
7 March 2022

Today, more girls attend school than ever before. Yet, despite this progress, women and girls continue to face barriers to education. Jamati and AKDN institutions have long strived to remove these barriers and still believe that investing in girls’ education can transform communities and societies around the world.

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Mi'raj: In conversation with Professor Ali Asani
3 March 2022

As part of a new series entitled What Ismailis Believe, Professor Ali Asani explains the significance of the recently observed festival of Mi’raj - the night journey of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).

A multi-campus convocation ceremony was organised to celebrate the achievements of the Aga Khan University’s Class of 2021.
A multi-campus convocation ceremony was organised to celebrate the achievements of the Aga Khan University’s Class of 2021.
Multi-campus convocation marks milestone for AKU
Multi-campus convocation marks milestone for AKU
27 February 2022

Graduands, faculty, staff, and special guests gathered for an exciting event full of energy and enthusiasm to celebrate the achievements of the Aga Khan University’s Class of 2021.

The Global Pluralism Award winners exemplify how to live peacefully and productively, while engaging with diversity.
The Global Pluralism Award winners exemplify how to live peacefully and productively, while engaging with diversity.
Global Pluralism Awards spotlights champions of positive change
Global Pluralism Awards spotlights champions of positive change
23 February 2022

The Global Pluralism Award ceremony was streamed to a worldwide audience on 23 February 2022, highlighting the organisations and individuals who demonstrate pluralism in action everyday.

The Winter Games functioned as a platform for the community to coalesce, all while fostering economic development through tourism.
The Winter Games functioned as a platform for the community to coalesce, all while fostering economic development through tourism.
Skating in a winter wonderland
Skating in a winter wonderland
23 February 2022

The recent Winterlude Games held in the valleys of Northern Pakistan enabled the local community to come together to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.

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