Ismaili CIVIC
Celebrating our fourth annual Global Ismaili CIVIC Day
10 October 2024
The fourth annual Global Ismaili CIVIC Day (GICD) took place on the final weekend of September, for which members of the Jamat across 34 countries united to take part in activities centred around this year’s theme of Environmental Stewardship.
Are you all set for Global Ismaili CIVIC Day 2024?
26 September 2024
At this weekend’s Global Ismaili CIVIC Day (GICD), you’ll have a chance to create positive change in your local community, and help build a cleaner, greener world.
How you can help those who need it most
12 September 2024
In recent years, societies across the world have been significantly affected by natural disasters. Homes, land and lives have been altered due to extreme weather patterns. This year's 4th annual Global Ismaili CIVIC Day (GICD) will spotlight environmental stewardship and living in closer harmony with the natural world, including disaster preparedness and relief.
What you can do to help tackle climate change
8 September 2024
From tree planting, neighbourhood clean up drives and shoreline cleanups, the Ismaili community has rallied in an effort to protect the environment over recent years. Learn how you can get involved in this crucial effort to make the world a cleaner, greener place.
Communities unite for third annual Global Ismaili CIVIC Day
27 November 2023
More than 100,000 members of the Jamat in 30 countries, along with their families, united to serve neighbouring communities and protect the environment on the third annual Global Ismaili CIVIC Day, celebrated in September. This worldwide event was a culmination of a year-long effort, which included the most activities on a single day since Ismaili CIVIC began in 2020.
When care takes centre stage
22 September 2023
For more than a century, a key aspect of the Ismaili community’s identity has been informed by a deep commitment to a culture of care. This concept isn't just encouraged; it's celebrated throughout our global Jamat. Nowhere is this notion of care more evident than in our tradition of serving others.
Thousands unite for third annual Global Ismaili CIVIC Day
20 September 2023
This weekend in cities across the globe, a unique collaborative event is set to unfold. More than 58,000 people will come together to mark the third annual Global Ismaili CIVIC Day, in a display of kindness, generosity, and good citizenship.
Young climate champions planting for the future
27 March 2023
As part of their pledge to be climate champions, the Aga Khan Scouts and Guides in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, planted a micro-forest at Upanga Jamatkhana last month in collaboration with Ismaili CIVIC and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF).
Ismaili CIVIC assists with flood-relief efforts in Pakistan
24 September 2022
As rehabilitation efforts continue in Pakistan, Ismaili CIVIC volunteers continue to support affected individuals and the communities in which they reside – demonstrating a commitment to Islam’s core values of service, peace, compassion and care for the vulnerable.
A Global call to action from a history of service: Ismaili CIVIC
24 September 2022
The tradition of service and volunteering in the Ismaili community is one rooted in a 1400-year history. The giving of one’s time, effort, and resources for the development of both the community and wider society is a core value of the faith, and its many expressions have been an essential part of the community’s history, well-being, and identity.
Volunteers gear up for Global Ismaili CIVIC Day 2022
17 September 2022
On 25 September, the worldwide Ismaili community will unite in a concerted effort to improve the quality of life in our neighbourhoods and societies through Environmental Stewardship.
Giving blood, gifting life
25 March 2022
Ismaili CIVIC Portugal hosted a blood donation campaign today at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon. The Portuguese Minister for Health and Prince Hussain attended the pop-up clinic, organised to boost blood reserves in the country.
