Ismailis in Action
All over the United States, Ismailis, either individually or as part of a Jamati or institutional program, are engaged in interesting activities that are informative or inspirational.
College student and friends produce face masks for physicians
29 May 2020
For Sofia Babool, a 20-year-old sophomore studying neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas, conversation in recent weeks has centered around Covid-19. The world seems to be on pause; her school, favorite coffee shop, everything in her life has been turned upside down.
Healthcare Hero - Drs Aziz and Safia Pirani
21 May 2020
Hailing from neighbouring countries – Dr Aziz Pirani in Indore, India, and Dr Safia Pirani in Karachi, Pakistan – the Piranis were destined for careers in medicine.
A day in the life of two nurses caring for COVID-19 patients
12 May 2020
For Nurse Appreciation Week, we are recounting the stories and struggles of a few of our nurses who care for us, especially during the current health crisis.
Once frightened of blood, now caring for COVID-19 patients
9 May 2020
For Nurse Appreciation Week, we are recounting the stories and struggles of a few of our nurses who care for us, especially during the current health crisis.
Ismaili high school student names NASA’s Mars helicopter
8 May 2020
Ever since Vaneeza Rupani was a little girl, she has been captivated by space exploration. She fed her interest by reading books about space at her school library and visiting the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Healthcare Hero - Dr Shehryar Khaliqdina
7 May 2020
Dr Shehryar Khaliqdina was born and brought up in Karachi, Pakistan where he attended Darkhana Jamatkhana. After graduating from the Dow Medical College, he worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago. He is currently a third-year Internal Medicine Resident at Saint Mary's Hospital in Connecticut and attends Westport Jamatkhana.
Nurses on the frontlines, risking their own lives to save others
7 May 2020
For Nurse Appreciation Week, we are recounting the stories and struggles of a few of our nurses who care for us, especially during the current health crisis.
Peace and Love with Music and Art
29 April 2020
A self-taught musician and artist from Hunza overcomes cultural barriers to help local artists perform in Lisbon.
A Quest for Athletic Excellence: Basketball, Kobe Bryant, and the Jiwani children
29 April 2020
A Quest for Athletic Excellence: Basketball, Kobe Bryant, and the Jiwani children
Healthcare Heroes - Aliya and Sameer Hirji
28 April 2020
A dynamic duo in medicine, Aliya and Sameer were both driven to the medical field through a passion to serve and help people.
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.
How Soccer is Making a Difference for Girls in Chitral
26 April 2020
One lonely girl’s passion and determination to play soccer is changing the lives of so many in Northern Pakistan
