Content Tagged with Learning & Inspiration
October 2018 - The short documentary “Islamic Gardens: Catalysts for Change” is about the vast network of parks and gardens around the world developed by the Ismaili Imamat, under the leadership of His Highness the Aga Khan.
AKTC - Luis Monreal on the Parks and Gardens Programme.
Taking the White House and U.S. Foreign Policy on the road, with Noreen Kassam.
Professor Raj Isar explores how the commitment to pluralism that the world so deeply needs today is embodied in the work of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in particular through the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the Aga Khan Music Programme.
AKTC India CEO Ratish Nanda discusses AKTC’s work in India started with the restoration of Humayun’s Tomb Garden and later evolved into an urban renewal initiative that unifies the three zones of Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti, Sunder Nursery and Humayun’s Tomb into an urban conservation area of considerable breadth and cultural significance while improving the quality of life for the resident population.
The 2019 Master Jury selected six projects to receive the Award that encompass three dominant themes: living heritage, ecological resiliency, and inclusive commons.
The themes are reflected in the vocabulary of the Master Jury’s deliberations, which consistently came back to notions of anchorage, cultural identity, adaptability, low-impact design, environment, collaboration, community purpose, empowerment, leadership, dignity, hybridity, and public good.
Professor Hanif Kara is a practicing structural engineer and Professor in Practice of Architectural Technology at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. He is co-founder of AKT II London, a world-renowned structural and civil engineering company. He has served as an on-site reviewer.
Government Stimulus- Enabling SME's with Soraiya Esmail, Abid Mukhi (AKEPB Webinar UAE)
Farrokh Derakhshani, director, Aga Khan Award for Architecture, has been with the institution for 38 years. He has seen the Award grow into what is considered by critics and professional practitioners to be one of the most serious and substantive architectural prizes in the world. Farrokh speaks about how the Award functions and introduces a film on the history of this institution.
Video clip highlighting the work of Time and Knowledge Nazrana (TKN) volunteers around the world.Interviews with TKN volunteers, and host institutions. With English subtitles.
Facets of Faith: Metaphors and Mirrors - Transformation Through Guidance In this week’s edition of the Facets of Faith series, Alwaeza Sheizana Murji explores the importance of guidance in our spiritual quests, followed by a discussion with Alwaeza Fawziah Bhatia on spiritual transformation.
LinkedIn Learning: How to Up-Skill (AKEBP UAE Webinar)
A webinar focused on self-care for healthcare workers - this session was led by Anar Shariff, a Public Health Nurse, yoga instructor, reflexologist, and certified Reiki practitioner. This virtual session provides healthcare workers with strategies and tools to manage stress. We explore the biophysiological stress response, and engage in breath work, relaxation, asanas, and guided gentle yoga practice.
The Resilient Woman - Part 3: Honest Conversations on Surviving the Pandemic - Getting Along as a Family.
The Resilient Woman - Part 2: Social Isolation & Loneliness
