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Digital Magazine: AKTC At Home, Issue 1
27 April 2020
The inaugural issue of AT HOME, a new digital magazine presenting the programmes and projects of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC).
Entrepreneurs from USA Jamat help the community during COVID-19 crisis
27 April 2020
While the USA struggles with the closure of many businesses, some entrepreneurs are taking a bold stand to make a difference. Building on the principles of ethical and moral responsibility, four entrepreneurs are determined to use their businesses to help the community and first responders.
UCA launches open competition for designers and composers
24 April 2020
The University of Central Asia (UCA) is seeking talented and creative artists, designers, musicians, and composers to propose a new graduation gown and cap, and convocation theme music, in preparation for the inaugural convocation of UCA’s first undergraduate class.
Healthcare Hero - Husna Mansoor Ali
24 April 2020
Husna Mansoor Ali’s interest in medicine was a direct result of living with and caring for a father with a cardiac condition. Seeing him, and other elderly patients in her Rehmani Garden Jamatkhana community, gave Husna the inspiration to help those in need.
Video trailer: Restoring Dignity
24 April 2020
Screening exclusively on The Ismaili TV, this three-part documentary series features the transformational work of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in the cities of Kabul, Lahore, and Delhi. Look out for all three parts at the.ismaili/tv.
Healthcare Hero - Dr Shaqil Peermohamed
23 April 2020
For Dr Shaqil, infectious diseases were actually the inspiration for studying medicine. The intellectual stimulation and unpredictable nature of emerging and re-emerging outbreaks of infections fueled his passion to solve their mysteries.
Ismaili Centre London celebrates 35 years
23 April 2020
Thirty-five years ago, on 24 April 1985, a moment of great historical significance for the global Jamat took place. The Right Honourable Margaret Thatcher — then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — officially opened the Ismaili Centre, London, in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam. This was the community’s first purpose-built, bespoke Jamatkhana and Centre in the western world.
Reflections from the President - 24 April 2020
23 April 2020
Fellow Community Members,
Ramadan Mubarak! I hope that you and your families are keeping safe and healthy; and staying at home as much as possible.
Message from Mawlana Hazar Imam
22 April 2020
The Ismaili presents: The Ismaili TV
22 April 2020
As we journey through this challenging time, we are also faced with many opportunities: the opportunity to enrich our minds and bodies, to engage more with our families, to focus on faith, and to come together and strengthen our sense of community. With this in mind, The Ismaili is pleased to present The Ismaili TV.
Healthcare Hero - Anjeeya Amin
21 April 2020
Passion for helping and making the world a better place was ingrained in Anjeeya from an early age by her parents. She was raised to believe that everyone is blessed with a special gift or talent that can be directed toward improving the quality of life of those around us.
Healthcare Hero - Sana Adeel Ghaziani
20 April 2020
Coming from a family of nurses, Sana grew up seeing nurses as selfless, caring, and compassionate, helping the most vulnerable members of society. Witnessing her sisters’ drive toward nursing continues to inspire Sana and fuels her work daily — especially these days, as she treats Covid-19 patients on the frontline.
