Common Ground – The Ismaili Centres as Enablers for Holistic Engagement

“The Holy Quran commands humankind to shape our earthly environment, as good stewards of the Divine Creation…We hope that the Aga Khan Award for Architecture will always point towards an architecture of optimism and harmony, a powerful force in elevating the quality of human life.” – Speech by Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Aga Khan…

International Talent Showcase performances now available online — The Ismaili | PBSJ Blog will insert two Videos at a time for our readers

Performances from the Jubilee Arts International Talent Showcase, which took place in July 2018 during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon, are now available to view online at https://the.ismaili/jubilee-arts/ITS2018. International Talent Showcase participants performed the official Jubilee Arts song at the finale of the event.AZIZ LADHA All five full shows are available, along with each…

UK: ESF -The European Sports Festival is back. 19 – 21 April 2019 at The University of Nottingham | This year’s theme is Meet, Compete & Unite. | Some photos from 2014 and 2017 Festivals

The European Sports Festival is back Inspired by the values of the Jubilee Games, and building on ESF 2017, this year’s theme is Meet, Compete & Unite. Our aim is to foster the spirit of One Jamat. We invite you and your families to engage in competitive sports as well as activities to improve your…

A world-class University on the Mountains of central Asia | Undergraduate schools are located at Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, and Khorog, Tajikistan | Tekeli campus in Kazakhstan is expected to start classes in 2021/2022 | Watch Videos on the University of Central Asia

About the University of Central Asia РУССКИЙ One University, Three Schools “It is important to know that what we are doing here will be a valuable example of international cooperation for the future not only here in the region, but also for people far beyond the region. -“His Highness the Aga Khan UCA Naryn Campus…

Pakistan: Aga Khan University ke Medical students or un ki artistic skills | SAMAA DIGITAL | Feb 13, 2019 | Video in Urdu

#AgaKhan #University #exhibition Aga Khan University mai pahli bar aik unique visual art exhibition munaqqad hui jis kai zariyae medical students nay apni creativity zahir ki. Iss module kai zariyae medical students ko creative andaz mai souchnay mai madad milay gi​ Source: SAMAA TV Published on 13 Feb 2019

USA Jamatkhanas play important role in diversity and pluralism — By Nazim Karim on The Ismaili

Jamatkhanas and Ismaili Centres play an important role in the lives of the Ismaili community in the USA but they also play a very important role in promoting diversity and pluralism in the communities where they exist. Jamatkhanas share a natural affinity with many places of worship. Throughout the country, local Ismaili Councils have engaged…

Voices from the Field: Unheard Stories from Women in Pakistan — University of Central Asia org

As part of the University of Central Asia’s cooperative education programme, UCA undergraduate students, Aqila Hassanzada and Khizer Zakir, worked as Research Interns at the Rural Support Programmes Network (RSPN) in Pakistan in July 2018. On a field visit to Sindh (Pakistan) they conducted interviews to better understand the role of RSPN in the lives…

‘Sea Change Comes to Bagamoyo’ — Written by Amanda Leigh Lichtenstein Photography by Mariella Furrer on Aramco World com

Bagamoyo The Swahili name Bagamoyo stems from its trade links to the interior: Bwaga means both “to unburden” and “to lay down”; moyomeans “heart.” For traders and porters, reaching Bagamoyo after days or weeks was a welcome unburdening from a long journey’s worries; for captives who would be sold as slaves, it was the beginning…

Brexit: Parliamentary systems do better economically than presidential ones — By Gulcin Ozkan and Richard McManus on Conversation com

Numerous amendments are being negotiated in the UK parliament in an attempt to break the Brexit stalemate. There does not seem to be a clear majority for any specific way forward with Brexit and the parliamentary arithmetic has so far worked against the government. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking before Britain leaves the EU without…

This teen used his childhood love of Legos to build his own prosthetic arm — Al Jazeera video

  This teen used his childhood love of Legos to build his own prosthetic arm. pic.twitter.com/JwxTrdP96l — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) February 12, 2019

Portugal: Ismaili students and their Catholic friends and neighbours came together to visit the Sanctuary of Fátima | A dialogue of religious experiences

To mark World Interfaith Harmony Week, The.Ismaili is pleased to share a story from Portugal, where last year, a group of Ismaili students and their Catholic friends and neighbours came together to visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, one of the most significant holy sites in the country. Assured of the potential a visit of this…

Videos: Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan, Islamabad | Eurovillage 2018 and 2017. | EU-WWF Climate Diplomacy 2018

Eurovillage 2018: Embracing theme of European Year of Cultural Heritage The video highlights main features of the Eurovillage established at PNCA Islamabad by the European Union and EU Member States in line with the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage to promote the culture and values of Europe. Eurovillage 2017 To celebrate Europe Day, the…

Germany: Attracting more people to the nursing profession | Campaign to encourage more people to train as nurses

10 per cent more trainee nurses – that is the target set by Franziska Giffey, Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Jens Spahn, Federal Minister of Health, and Hubertus Heil, Federal Minister of Labour. In Berlin they have launched a new campaign to promote a career in nursing. The new, modern nursing training will begin as…

CERN: Large Hadron Collider replacement plans unveiled – here’s what it could discover — By Harry Cliff on The conversation com

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN is the most powerful particle accelerator in the world. During its ten years of operations it has led to remarkable discoveries, including the long sought-after Higgs boson. On January 15, an international team of physicists unveiled the concept design for a new particle accelerator that would dwarf the…

Uganda: Gov’t hails Aga Khan University’s role in education — NTV Video | Ninety-four students have been awarded degrees in various disciplines

The State Minister for Higher Education John Muyingo has applauded Aga Khan university for the role it has played in offering quality education and contributing to the development of healthcare in Uganda. Muyingo, who was Speaking at the University’s convocation ceremony today in Kampala, said the graduands would be a welcome contribution to the country’s…

GE Healthcare and Aga Khan University Hospital Pakistan Announce Strategic Partnership — Al Bawaba com

GE Healthcare and The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Karachi, Pakistan, announced a strategic partnership to give Pakistan’s leading private quaternary care hospital access to a new range of advanced medical imaging and diagnostic equipment. GE Healthcare and its distributor in Pakistan, Shirazi Trading, have already started installation of the imaging, ultrasound and lifecare…

American trophy hunter -Bryan_Kinsel Harlan says Pakistan is a safe place for international tourists. He says media is negatively portraying Pakistan. — Gilgit-Baltistan

#American trophy hunter #Bryan_Kinsel_Harlan says Pakistan is a safe place for international tourists. He says media is negatively portraying Pakistan. “#Mexico is more dangerous than Pakistan,” Harlan comments.l #GilgitBaltistan #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/xSStRtldOL — Gilgit-Baltistan 🇵🇰 (@loving_gb) February 8, 2019

Muslim Girlhood, Past and Present: A Conversation with Shenila Khoja-Moolji — Interview by Hussein Rashid on Blog Los Angeles Review of Books org, 01/22/2019

Shenila Khoja-Moolji is Assistant Professor of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies at Bowdoin College. We sat down to talk about her recent book, Forging the Ideal Educated Girl: The Production of Desirable Subjects in Muslim South Asia, and the contemporary politics of girls’ education and empowerment campaigns. The book is available for free download here….

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Aga Khan University’s 14th convocation ceremony a total of 39 students were conferred degrees: 26 received Master’s degrees in Education while 13 were awarded Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees

Aga Khan University (AKU) graduates challenged to impact their communities — AKDN org Teachers and nurses are crucial to Tanzania’s development. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 6 February 2019 – Aga Khan University (AKU) has affirmed its commitment to continue contributing to Tanzania’s social economic development through the provision of high quality education for teachers and…

About British-Iranian Architect Farshid Moussavi | Won competition to design a landmark Ismaili Centre in Houston, Texas | Watch Videos

Farshid Moussavi on Wikipedia Born 1965 (age 53–54) Shiraz, Iran Nationality British Alma mater Harvard University Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London Dundee University Occupation Architect Practice Farshid Moussavi Architecture Previously Foreign Office Architects Buildings Ōsanbashi, International Passenger Terminal, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, Ohio Projects The Function of Ornament The…