News, Media and Resources
Mawlana Hazar Imam congratulates AKU graduands for embarking on a path of service
21 May 2021
Graduation ceremonies often signify moments of avid hope and possibility. The Aga Khan University’s first ever global convocation was no different, as hundreds of graduands — all dressed in green convocation robes — celebrated with faculty, trustees, and guests, while a worldwide audience participated in the virtual festivities.
Ismailis around the world rise to economic challenges posed by Covid-19
12 February 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has put economies around the world to the test. Unemployment has reached alarming levels, many industries have seen massive declines in revenue, and business models once thought reliable were disrupted. Surviving these circumstances required building new skill sets, adjusting career plans, and revising business strategies at an unprecedented pace. Inspiring stories have emerged of Ismailis who met these challenges with resilience as well as community institutions that stepped up to support the Jamat through times of hardship.
COVID-19 Information & Resources
12 November 2020
For all the latest information and resources pertaining to COVID-19 please see below.
Volunteers needed as we open Jamatkhanas
9 September 2020
Teachers and students of the Jamat embrace remote learning amidst pandemic
1 September 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced teachers and students around the world to make an abrupt transition from classrooms to remote learning as schools, universities, and religious education centres were closed. Teachers redesigned lessons and adapted to the new reality of keeping students engaged virtually. Meanwhile, students adjusted to learning online without the ease of classroom interactions. Ismaili teachers and students around the world have risen to this challenge and are finding ways to embrace remote learning and tap into the opportunities it offers.
Video: AKDN pandemic response - Clinical trial in Kenya
10 August 2020
Professor Mansoor Saleh of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi explains the partnership with Roche Pharmaceuticals Kenya, as both institutions participate in a global clinical trial for potential treatment of Covid-19 associated pneumonia.
RSM EASTERN AFRICA LLP & AGA KHAN COUNCIL OF KENYA COVID-19 POLICIES
10 August 2020
The Aga Khan Council for Kenya and RSM EA LLP are happy to share these advisory guidelines for working with COVID19
REC June 2020 End of Year Celebration of Learning
8 July 2020
During this time as classes have continued, we celebrate the achievements of students who continued to learn in different ways.
REC June 2020 End of Year Celebration of Learning
8 July 2020
During this time as classes have continued, we celebrate the achievements of students who continued to learn in different ways.
Economic Webinar Series Part 3 - Business growth through E Commerce and Digital Payments
15 June 2020
This is the third in a series this June looking at economic matters in the time of COVID-19. This particular session looks at examples of E-commerce and digital payments as catalysts for business growth.
Economic Webinar - Pivoting your Business to the New Normal
8 June 2020
This is the second webinar in the 'Reinventing your Business' series this June. In this particular episode , learn from Nafisa Rayani about her shift in business as she started up Honeycomb Jewellery Ltd. , her up and coming brand.
How to Safely Handle Food Deliveries
5 June 2020
How to Safely Handle Food Deliveries
