Prince Rahim visits East Africa to evaluate AKDN’s response to environmental sustainability and climate change — The Ismaili, Global – 24 March 2020

In early March, Prince Rahim, accompanied by his wife, Princess Salwa, visited Kenya and Tanzania, to better understand the plans and responses of the various institutions and agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) towards environmental sustainability and climate action. Prince Rahim’s visit to Kenya took place in his capacity as Chair of the…

Denmark’s Idea Could Help the World Avoid a Great Depression — By Derek Thompson on The Atlantic com

“We are freezing the economy.” While the White House and lawmakers haggle over the terms of an emergency economic-stabilization package, Denmark has gone big—very, very big—to defeat the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus. H. ARMSTRONG ROBERTS / GETTY / THE ATLANTIC This week, the Danish government told private companies hit by the effects of the…

Germany: Statement by Chancellor Merkel on new measures related to the coronavirus

Das Statement der Kanzlerin zum aktuellen Bund-Länder-Beschluss im Zusammenhang mit dem Coronavirus mit englischen Untertiteln. Source: Bundesregierung 24 Mar 2020

China shows COVID-19 Coronavirus can be ‘stopped in its tracks’ — United Nations org

China’s experience in containing the spread of the new coronavirus could serve as a lesson for other countries now facing the COVID-19 pandemic, a senior official with the World Health Organization (WHO) has told UN News in an in-depth interview. While more than 153,00 cases of the respiratory illness have been recorded globally as of…

Videos from Northen Pakistan: "Chitral beyond beautiful" | “Mohammad Ameen singing at World’s highest ground 4100m” | “Challenging the Unchangeable (Worlds highest sports Arena)”

Pakistan Youth Outreach Foundation in Collaboration with Hindukush Mountaineering and Adventure Club organised first winter sports event in Qaqlashth, Booni Upper Chitral. The event was continuity of Pakistan Youth Outreach foundation Program to promote, create awareness of outdoor sports, winter sports and winter tourism across Pakistan to engage youth in healthy activities and create working…

UK – Coronavirus: rationing based on health, equity and decency now needed – food system expert — By Tim Lang on The Conversation com

Food security is no laughing matter at the best of times, but I gasped when I first read the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra) annual food civil contingencies infrastructure report in 2018. It is barely a page long (in public at least) and assures us everything is OK and that the food…

USA: With Monthly Cash Payments, Progressive Caucus Urges Pelosi to Go Big and Bold on Coronavirus Stimulus — Common Dreams org

“The risk of going too small on stimulus is large and scary, while the risk of going too big is almost nonexistent,” said Josh Bivens of the Economic Policy Institute. Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chairs Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) hold a news conference in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center May 17,…

Columbia and Aga Khan University Launch Dual Masters in Islamic Studies and Muslim Cultures — Dardistan Times com

Columbia and Aga Khan University are launching a dual masters degree program that will start this fall. The program will be administered by Columbia’s Middle East Institute (MEI) in New York and the Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations (AKU-ISMC) at Aga Khan in London. Students will begin their studies at Columbia, finish them…

Mawlana Hazar Imam sends a message for the Jamat — The Ismaili, Global

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. My dear Malik, On the occasion of Navroz, I send to my worldwide Jamat my best blessings for peace and happiness in their lives….

Video: Seeking Protection from our Calamities – Mushkil Asaan Zikar – ઝીકર તસ્બીહ — Aly Sunderji

At times of dificulty and need the only One we can turn to is God, please join me in this Tasbih seeking protection from COVID-19, Truly faith is the only thing that can save us at this time. Read more Source: Aly Sunderji 13 Mar 2020  

Simerg com: Beautiful recitations of the 16th century Ginan “Navroz na din Sohamna,” and composer Sayyid Fatehali Shah’s fervent search and illuminating meeting with his Spiritual Master, the Imam of the Time

Beautiful recitations of the 16th century Ginan "Navroz na din Sohamna," and composer Sayyid Fatehali Shah's fervent search and illuminating meeting with his Spiritual Master, the Imam of the Time https://t.co/3SP5NxveAZ pic.twitter.com/2AhqLcBbuK — Malik Merchant (@simerg) March 19, 2020

‘Adopt a Senior’ — Initiative launched by The Ismaili, Global

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. The current evidence suggests that, as we face the Covid-19 pandemic, senior citizens are the most vulnerable…

Message from the Jamati Institutions for Pakistan — The Ismaili, Pakistan

Dear Jamati members, On behalf of the Jamati Institutions, we wanted to share some thoughts on the the global health challenge we are facing. While the Jamat should continue to be concerned and strictly practice preventative measures to control the spread of the COVID 19 coronavirus, it is important that we remain calm. Presently, there…

Message from the President of the National Council for the UK Jurisdiction Jamat — The Ismaili, UK

Translations available on the IIUK app My dear sisters and brothers Ya Ali Madad We are in unprecedented times and living through a major health crisis of global scale and impact. It has disrupted our lives, the economy and social structures. We are following closely the advice of national governments and their plans for resolving…

USA Navroz 2020 Celebrations Live — The Ismaili, USA

Join us for an online Navroz celebration on Saturday, March 21, 2020, starting at 4:00 p.m. EDT, 3:00 p.m. CDT, and 1:00 p.m. PDT. Source: The Ismaili,USA

Video: Beautiful Day of Navroz – Ginan With Music By Amin Mawani | Navroz Mubarak to all our Readers | Allah Bless you all

Navroz Na Din Sohamna Beautiful Day of Navroz The composer of the ginan Sayyid Fateh Ali Shah travelled from Sind to Persia to meet Hazrat Imam Shah Khalilullah our 45th Imam. On arriving at the destination on the day of Navroz, he learnt that the Imam had gone to the woods on a hunting expedition….

Merkel: Coronavirus is Germany’s greatest challenge since World War Two — Deutsche Welle de Video

In an extraordinarily rare nationwide TV address, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on citizens to do their part in helping to overcome the COVID-19 outbreak. Germany is now one of Europe’s hardest-hit states. In a once-of-a-kind televised nationwide address delivered Wednesday evening, German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on German citizens to recognize the gravity…

Electricity expansion begins at Azito Power Station in Côte d’Ivoire — AKDN org

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 17 March 2020 – In the fourth phase of its production, Azito Energie SA is working towards expanding Côte d’Ivoire’s (Ivory Coast) installed electricity-generating capacity. When complete, Azito Energie will supply an additional 250 MW of electricity to approximately 706 MW, amounting to approximately 30 percent of the country’s installed capacity. Groundbreaking…

How to cope in a crisis — The Ismaili

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. Uncertain times present an opportunity to come together and face challenges with a sense of hope and resolve…

Reality Check: Yes, Islam is compatible with democracy–UpFront — Mehdi Hasan on Al Jazeera video

“Muslims don’t like democracy” or “Islam isn’t compatible with democracy” – that’s what is often spewed by some of Islam’s biggest critics. But a look at the big picture – a world where much of the Muslim population lives within democratic countries and most Muslims support democracy – proves otherwise. In this week’s Reality Check,…