Ismaili Centres Archive
Decorre esta semana, no Porto, juntamente com 7 grupos de residentes da «Estrutura Residencial Para Idosos (ERPI) de São Lázaro», um conjunto de "diagnósticos participativos".
O National Council de Moçambique encontra-se a recrutar para a posição de "Executive Officer". As candidaturas encontram-se abertas até 6 de março de 2020.
The sustainable development goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 are envisioned to make the world a better place by 2030. In order to better understand the goals and their potential, the Ismaili Girl Guides in Pakistan attended a four-day summit at the Guides’ Association headquarters in Islamabad.
Sirajuddin, a resident of Dubargar, Upper Chitral used to travel to Islamabad in search of work, leaving behind his home for a better future. Despite all his efforts, he could not earn a sustainable wage. Determined to improve his financial condition, Sirajuddin signed up to receive carpentry training under the Socio-Economic Development Programme (SEDP). He now works independently in his village and supports his family.
In an effort to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls through access to and participation in science, the United Nations recognises 11 February as International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Young girls from the Dubai Jamat have displayed that women and girls can thrive in the field of science by winning an award for their innovative solution at the FIRST Lego League (FLL) competition.
“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination,” said Mae Jemison, an American engineer, physician, and the first African American woman to travel into space. She orbited the earth in 1992, making history as the first female person of color to journey into space about 30 years after the first man, Yuri Gagarin.
A blood donation camp was organized on 9 February 2020, at Edificio de Sua Alteza Aga Khan in Maputo, with the aim to help the community with the precious gift of blood, along with facilitating access to certain basic health tests.
“Training and development of volunteer educators is a key priority of ITREB USA. During these sessions, participants engage with IIS scholars and each other to improve their pedagogical skills and content delivery. Crucially, we discussed ways in which they can facilitate the Jamat’s inquiries around their own faith, strengthen their sense of belonging in the community, and help them navigate contemporary ethical dilemmas.”
ITREB Chairman Murad Abdullah speaking about the Continuing Education Program (CEP)
Celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps culminated in a pinning ceremony and festivities in Jamatkhanas across the country in late December 2019.
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the first week of February each year as World Interfaith Harmony Week. Its resolution notes that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue are important dimensions of a culture of peace. We take a look at some initiatives taken by the US Jamat to reach out to members of other faith traditions.
The Syrian Jamat commemorated Imamat Day in 2019 by reminiscing about Jubilee Arts during an event where artists came together to perform traditional songs and dances, demonstrating dedication, passion, and excellence in their performances.
On the occasion of Children’s Mental Health Week, the Aga Khan Health Board (UK) explores the importance of supporting young people to pay attention to their emotional wellbeing, and shares some advice for children on being healthy, inside and out. We encourage you to read this article with the children in your life.
O Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) encontra-se a recrutar um "Digital Education Officer". As candidaturas encontram-se abertas até 10 de fevereiro de 2020.
O Youth & Sports encontra-se a formar uma nova equipa de voleibol para iniciantes. O primeiro treino realizou-se no passado dia 4 de fevereiro.
O Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board for Portugal informa que se aceitam candidaturas para a posição de Adminstrative Assistant.
No passado dia 4 de fevereiro assinalou-se o dia Mundial do Cancro. Este dia foi instituído no ano de 2000, tendo como principal objetivo sensibilizar a população mundial e mobilizar na luta contra o cancro.
O IAS (Indexante dos Apoios Sociais) é o valor que serve de referência para o cálculo e atualização das contribuições, das pensões e de outras prestações sociais. É atualizado anualmente, pela Portaria do Governo, no início de cada ano.
No passado dia 30 de janeiro, a atividade de Golden Age em Lisboa contou com uma sessão sobre “Hábitos Saudáveis e Qualidade de Vida do Sénior”.
Encontra-se a decorrer, até ao dia 28 de março, o período de candidaturas para o Programa Internacional de Bolsas de Estudo da Fundação Aga Khan 2020.
In part one, we observed five rapidly-developing technologies being regarded as potentially transformative. Here we take a look at four more innovations having a significant impact on the world of today and tomorrow.
