Amade Ussene: These keys unlock five things we take for granted — AKDN Video on Mozambique

There are no banks on the isolated island of Ibo, Mozambique. Without basic banking services like savings accounts and loans, it is hard to invest in the future. So, with the help of the Aga Khan Foundation, members of this community have connected through a savings group. Source: Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) 14 Feb…

Do We Still Need Faith in the 21st Century?–Video | Posted by Islamicate com

Belief without evidence, that’s faith. It’s the cornerstone of religion. For many, it is a centering force that’s essential for navigating life’s mysteries and challenges. But for others, ever-increasing access to information, science, advanced technology has meant a loss of faith, or at least a reckoning with what it means.   Source: Islamicate com Jan…

I Agree’ – the biggest lie on the internet? | All Hail The Algorithm — Al Jazeera Video

There’s a huge group of people at work behind our screens. They’re called behaviour architects, persuasive designers or user-experience specialists and the power they have is massive. That urge to keep swiping through your twitter feed? That’s design. The way we all click ‘I Agree’ to the terms and conditions? That’s design. Swiping right or…

University of Central Asia’s School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) Bokhtar Holds Milestone First Graduation for 160 Students

The University of Central Asia’s School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) celebrated its first graduation ceremony at its learning centre in Bokhtar (Tajikistan) on February 15th 2020. Over 160 students successfully completed courses in Conversational English, Russian, business planning, accounting and the International Computer Driving License (ICDL). The Bokhtar centre opened in March 2019,…

Jubilee Arts legacy lives on in Syria — The Ismaili, Global 09 February 2020 | Watch short Video

The Syrian Jamat commemorated Imamat Day in 2019 by reminiscing about Jubilee Arts during an event where artists came together to perform traditional songs and dances, demonstrating dedication, passion, and excellence in their performances. The atmosphere was diverse, with Ismailis and others sharing happiness and joy on this special occasion. Attendees praised the celebration which…

Looking Forward to Scotland’s Return to EU Membership — Viewpoint by Nicola Sturgeon on Independent News Net

The following are extensive excerpts from the address of Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the European Policy Centre, a leading Brussels-based think tank, on February 10. She was in Brussels for a series of engagements to make Scotland’s voice heard in Europe. BRUSSELS (IDN) – This is the first time I have been here…

Americans know wealth inequality is a problem, but what does it look like? — CBS Video | The Wealth Gap—using American Pie as example

The growing gap between rich and poor Americans is one of the U.S.’s biggest challenges, with the top 1% controlling more wealth now than at any time in the last 50 years. A recent survey found that over half the country thinks it’s a problem, though most people might not know exactly what wealth inequality…

New Publication: Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World, The Ismaili Thread, edited by Dr Orkhan Mir-Kasimov — The Institute of Ismaili Studies

In a well-known Sufi tale, a group of people are trying to describe an elephant in a dark room. Each of them touches a different part of the animal’s body and therefore their opinions differ: one touches the trunk and thinks that the elephant is like a water pipe, another touches the ear and imagines…

Pakistan: Aga Khan University To Launch A National Life-saving Initiative On Trauma Care — By Fahad Shabbir on Urdu Point com

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 10th Feb, 2020 ) :Aga Khan University (AKU) during its 5th annual Surgical Conference, to open on February 14, will launch a national life-saving initiative focused on trauma care. Aga Khan University (AKU) during its 5th annual Surgical Conference, to open on February 14, will launch a national…

Aga Khan to open modern teaching hospital in Uganda — By Arthur Arnold Wadero on Daily Monitor

The Aga Khan University (AKU) President, Mr Firoz Rasul, has revealed plans to open up a hospital in Uganda. The hospital will provide a wide range of international standard medical services in the country. Excelled. Students from the Aga Khan University (standing) with the university officials (seated) led by the University President, Mr Firoz Rasul…

Universal health coverage possible if nurses and midwives play their pivotal role | Construction of 600-bed capacity Aga Khan University Hospital and Academic Centre is underway in Kampala, Uganda

Kampala, Uganda, 8 February 2020 – Evelyne Amulen, a midwifery graduate at Aga Khan University (AKU), went to great lengths to pursue her education. For two years, she travelled over 600 kilometres from Karamoja to Kampala twice a week to pursue undergraduate studies at AKU’s School of Nursing and Midwifery.  “If I didn’t get a…

How technology influencing the future of food and housing – whilst respecting the environment — Euro News, Knowledge Video

Increasing agricultural production, living in more environmentally friendly buildings and on a more human scale are the goals of various technology projects in Serbia and Slovenia.… READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2019/10/07/h… Source: euronews Knowledge 7 Oct 2019

An exclusive interview with JJ Omojuwa (blogger, author, public speaker, and expert on digitalization) — Deutsche Welle Videos on Africa

DW’s Wanjiku Mwaura interviews JJ Omojuwa, a blogger, author, public speaker, and expert on digitalization on how to help other Africans earn money through IT business. Omojuwa grew up in Lagos but now lives in London. He has authored a new book: The New Code of Wealth. #DWAfrica Source: DW Africa 31 Jan 2020

Tajikistan: International health care professionals contribute to establishment of AKMC, Khorog — The Ismaili, TNK (Time and knowledge Nazarana)

The Aga Khan Health Service, Tajikistan (AKHS, T) recently established the Aga Khan Medical Centre, Khorog (AKMC, K) as a private, not-for-profit hospital, offering high quality health care to the community. It began operations in December 2018, providing outpatient care, diagnostics and physiotherapy services. In April 2019, the hospital expanded its offerings to include inpatient,…

A ROBOT JUST CONDUCTED A HUMAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BY WAVING ITS ARMS AROUND — Euro News com

Alter 3 is the robot taking the music industry by storm, as the conductor of a new ‘Android Opera’, entitled Scary Beauty. Keiichiro Shibuya is the Japanese composer who wrote the orchestral piece, which was performed in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, last week. Right in the middle of the stage stands Alter 3, waving its…

There’s no doubt nurses, midwives are the heart of healthcare — By Amin Mawji on The East African com, Kenya

A man who really cares for his patients will soon learn to ask for and appreciate the information of a nurse, who is at once a careful observer and a clear reporter.” Often described as the backbone of medical systems, the role of nurses and midwives extends beyond administering care. PHOTO | FILE | NATION…

University of Central Asia: Joins UiPath Academic Alliance to Empower Students for the Future | 100 Young Entrepreneurs Train for Business Success | Quality of Education in Central Asia

University of Central Asia Joins UiPath Academic Alliance to Empower Students for the Future The University of Central Asia (UCA) has joined the UiPath Academic Alliance programme, offering its students and staff training in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), a key technology recognised by top analysts for its potential to empower the next generation of workers…

Technologies transforming the world: Part two — By Sarah Bana, Noor Pirani on The Ismaili, Global

In part one, we observed five rapidly-developing technologies being regarded as potentially transformative. Here we take a look at four more innovations having a significant impact on the world of today and tomorrow. Cloud computing means storing information over the Internet, rather than on your computer’s hard drive. It can reduce costs of storage, and…

Palestine​: Hisham’s Palace in Khirbat Al Mafjar — Aramco World Text and video

Video by George Azar / The Department of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage of Palestine​ A few kilometers north of Jericho, at more than 12,000 years old one of the oldest cities in the world, lie the ruins of a palace with the largest and most artistically accomplished mosaic floor to survive from the ancient world….

Michael Moore on Trump, 2020 & Why “the Old, Angry White Guy” Doesn’t Represent the Working Class — Democracy Now org Videos | About Michael Moore, Bhaskar Sunkara, Bernie Sanders and Demorcrcy Now

Michael Moore on Trump, 2020 & Why “the Old, Angry White Guy” Doesn’t Represent the Working Class — Democracy Now org Video https://www.democracynow.org/2019/12/30/michael_moore_trump_2016_2020_prediction See also: Can Bernie Sanders Defeat Trump? Jacobin’s Bhaskar Sunkara & The Atlantic’s David Frum Debate — Democracy Now https://www.democracynow.org/2020/2/4/bernie_sanders_bhaskar_sunkara_david_frum Also See: About  Bhaskar Sunkara on Wikipedia About Michael Moore on Wikipedia…