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Webinar: The different faces of COVID-19 - Caring for our elders
19 March 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe affecting virtually all aspects of our lives. The Aga Khan Health Board for Canada organised this webinar, discussing the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on various facets of our lives.
Mawlana Hazar Imam sends a message for the Jamat
19 March 2020
On the occasion of Navroz, The Ismaili is pleased to share a message from Malik Talib, Chairman of the Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum, which includes a message from Mawlana Hazar Imam.
Video: Navroz greetings from the global Jamat
19 March 2020
Navroz Mubarak from the global Jamat! While we are practicing physical distancing, remain connected to each other and celebrate the new year together with these video messages from all over the world.
Adopt a Senior
18 March 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to launch the Adopt a Senior initiative, a way for members of the Jamat to be matched with senior citizens who could benefit from support and assistance during this time of isolation and uncertainty.
Navroz message from the Far East Institutions
18 March 2020
Dear Fellow Community Members,
On behalf of the leadership and members of all our institutions in the Far East, Navroz Mubarak!
On this joyous occasion, we pray that your families remain strong, united, safe and healthy.
Video: Farah Nasser on practicing self-isolation
18 March 2020
As Ismailis, we have always cared for one another in times of need. As Canadian Journalist Farah Nasser says, by practicing self-isolation and social distancing at this time, we are helping to curb the spread of the virus, and in the process, safeguarding the most vulnerable among us.
How to cope in a crisis
13 March 2020
In recent days, the global Covid-19 pandemic has taken up the majority of news coverage, social media activity, and general communication. The threat of coronavirus is serious, though it’s important to retain some perspective and remain hopeful.
Comment surmonter une crise
13 March 2020
Ces derniers jours, la pandémie mondiale du Covid-19 a concentré toute l’attention médiatique, l’activité des réseaux sociaux ainsi que l’information générale. Bien que la menace du coronavirus soit sérieuse, il n’en demeure pas moins important de prendre du recul et de garder espoir.
Economic Portfolio: Special Advisory March
10 March 2020
As previously communicated several weeks ago, the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak has resulted in a slowdown in consumer and service sectors with equity markets in February experiencing one of the sharpest weekly declines since 2008.
Video: Ismailia Helping Society, India
7 March 2020
On the occasion of International Women's Day, we celebrate the work of the Ismailia Helping Society (IHS) in India. Established in 1936, under the guidance of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, IHS was established to promote the economic advancement of women in the Jamat. Over 80 years later, IHS continues to empower women who leverage their traditional skills in art, crafts, and beadwork to create lifestyle products.
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Rabia al-Basri
6 March 2020
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2020, we celebrate the achievements of women — historical and contemporary — who have inspired and continue to inspire people of all faiths, backgrounds, and fields of endeavour.
Breaking down barriers in maternal mental health
28 February 2020
“Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression and anxiety, yet three times more likely to experience barriers to accessing mental healthcare,” explained Dr Simone Vigod during a session entitled Healthy Moms, Healthy Families – Breaking Down Barriers to Maternal Mental Healthcare at the Ismaili Centre Toronto in early February.
