Taking Off to Build Local Capacity for Early Childhood Development — By NARMEEN LAKHAN “When I submitted my TKN Niyat in 2007, I had no idea how things would transpire over the years,” says Dr. Almina Pardhan upon reflecting on the success of the Early Child Development program that she helped implement in five countries…
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Shia Ismaili Imam calls on community to support education, invigorate civil society institutions, and seek knowledge to benefit all
Gouvieux, France, 11 July 2017 — His Highness the Aga Khan commenced his Diamond Jubilee, or 60 years as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world’s Shia Ismaili Muslims. On 11 July 2017, His Highness the Aga Khan commences his Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years as the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims….
Where few others dare to tread: the Aga Khan in Africa — Deutsche Welle de
Prince Karim will celebrate his diamond jubilee as the Aga Khan this July. From the beginning of his time as Imam, he has been quietly supporting humanitarian and environmental work throughout Africa. “We can say with conviction that Africa’s moment has come.” With this the Aga Khan brought a 2016 keynote address to a culmination….
Video: Where the families and mountains meet | The story of Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan
March 2017 – In a 45 minute documentary, narrated by David Attenborough, Earth report explores Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, and the dramatic changes that followed in the area after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the subsequent civil war . Source: Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) ->>>>>><<<<<-
Seine Hoheit Karim Aga Khan über die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Deutschland und AKDN und zum Thema Pluralismus bei der Jahreskonferenz der deutschen Botschafter am 06. Sept 2004
(…) Deutschland und das AKDN arbeiten bereits umfassend und in immer stärkerem Maße in gefährlichen und schwierigen Gegenden wie Pakistan, Afghanistan und Mittelasien zusammen. Über eine Vielzahl von Organisationen auf Dorf- und Gemeindeebene ermutigen wir die Menschen, ihre Antagonismen zu überwinden und zusammenzuarbeiten, um Lösungen für gemeinsame Probleme in ihrem Streben nach einem besseren Leben…
Telia sells Tajik operations to Aga Khan’s development fund — Nasdag com
The Cofisac packaging factory in Senegal.-Gaël Turine -AKDN STOCKHOLM, April 26 (Reuters) – Nordic telecom operator Telia Company <TELIA.ST> has agreed to sell its Tajik operations to the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, taking a step closer to withdrawing from its troubled Central Asian business. Telia said it had sold its 60 percent stake…
Hunza Serena Inn carries out tree plantation drive to raise awarenes about carbon emission — Pamir Times Net
Hunza: Serena Inn carried out the third time “Spring Tree Plantation for Carbon Emission Awareness” at Al Amyn Model School Gulmit, and Aga Khan Diamond Jubilee School Passu Gojal, Hunza for environmental purification and beautification in the region. Every year Serena Hotels celebrates tree plantation day with community and AKDN Schools. 250 fruit, ( Apples,…
The Aga Khan: From an Ismaili Muslim Imam to a Global Citizen and Virtual Head of States — BY Nizar A. Motani, Ph.D on Barakah com
On December 13, 2016, His Highness Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, henceforth the Aga Khan, celebrated his 80th birthday. Inshallah, his Ismaili Muslim followers, henceforth the Ismailis, will be joined by the Aga Khan’s many well-wishers across the world to commemorate his Diamond Jubilee starting July 11, 2017. The Aga Khan receiving the symbolic…
New energy for Uganda and Rwanda— Deutschland de | Germany’s KfW Bank is one of the lender to AKDN’s 900 Million Bujagali Hydro Project | Videos
A reliable supply of water and electricity cannot be taken for granted in East Africa. Germany is committed to changing this. © dpa – Bujagali Wasserkraftwerk, Ugandas Nilkraftwerk Gregory Tayi is proud of what he has achieved. He is the first private entrepreneur to build a small-scale hydroelectric power station in Rwanda. Ever since, the…
Articles and Photos on Aga Khan’s plan to create a new model for Higher Education in Central Asia, The ‘UCA’ on Devex Com by Michael Igoe
University of Central Asia: Part Three “The future leaders of Central Asia”— By Michael Igoe on Devax com Students from the University of Central Asia’s inaugural class during the inauguration ceremony in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan. Photo by: Michael Igoe / Devex EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part three of a Devex series that examines the Aga Khan’s plan…
University of Central Asia – One University, Three Campuses |Watch the Webcast from Ismaili Centre–London
“By creating intellectual space and resources, the University will bring the power of education and human ingenuity to the economic and social challenges of mountain societies in Central Asia and elsewhere.”His Highness the Aga Khan Foundation Stone Ceremony for the UCA (Khorog, Tajikistan – 6 July 2004) WEBCAST: UCA’s Kassim-Lakha’s “Creating Opportunity on the Roof…
Afghanistan: Each year 60,000 Children are treated at French Medical Institute for Children run by Aga Khan University and partners | No patients are denied due to lack of funds
The French Medical Institute for Children treats 60,000 patients each year from all 34 provinces in Afghanistan. The hospital is run by the Aga Khan University in partnership with the Government of France, the French NGO La Chaine de L’Espoir, the Government of Afghanistan and the Aga Khan Development Network. ->>>>><<<<<-
Mawlana Hazar Imam celebrates Jamhuri Day at invitation of Kenyan President — The Ismaili org
Mawlana Hazar Imam looks back out from the plane before departing Kenya. Aziz Islamshah Arriving for Jamhuri Day celebrations at State House, Mawlana Hazar Imam is greeted by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. Aziz Islamshah Mawlana Hazar Imam with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Gakuo Kenyatta at a Jamhuri Day garden party, which…
Aga Khan expected in Nairobi to attend Jamhuri Day celebrations — Coast Week com
Nairobi – His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) will, today, arrive in Nairobi, at the invitation of His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, to participate in the Jamhuri Day celebrations that will take place on 12th December at Nyayo Stadium….
Alim Gasimov to delight fans in Baku — By Amina Nazarli on Azer News, Azerbaijan | Read about Azerbaijani national music — Mugham.
Alim Gasimov There is good news for the lovers of Azerbaijani national music — Mugham. Baku’s International Mugham Center will host the concert of the famous national mugham singer, Alim Gasimov, who is world-famous for his unique style of singing. The outstanding singer will please his fans with both old and new songs on December…
University of Central Asia Launches New Cultural Heritage Publications on the Pamirs
The Unviersity of Central Asia launched two books that are part of the “Musical Arts of the Pamirs” series, a five-volume study on folk music, oral history, dance and theatre traditions of the Pamir region. Photo: UCA Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 12 November 2015 – The University of Central Asia (UCA) launched three new books that focus…
London:Prince Hassan of Jordan delivers Ismaili Centre International Lecture|An on-stage discussion with journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown followed the lecture|watch Video
(Click Image to watch Video) His Royal Highness Prince Hassan El Talal speakiing at the Ismaili Centre London. Ismaili Council for the UK His Royal Highness Prince Hassan El Talal of Jordan delivered an Ismaili Centre International Lecture on 2 November 2015 at the Ismaili Centre, London. An on-stage discussion with journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown followed…
Official videos: Aga Khan delivers 2015 Jodidi lecture at Harvard University and Conversation with Harvard Professor Diana Eck — AKDN org
Aga Khan and Harvard Professor Diana Eck in conversation Source: Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) ***** Also see earlier posts on PBSJ Blog: “The Cosmopolitan Ethic in a Fragmented World” — His Highness the Aga Khan’s Speech at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts Conversation between His Highness the Aga Khan and Professor Diana L. Eck…
Samuel L & Elizabeth Jodidi Lecture, Harvard University (Cambridge, USA) — The NanoWisdoms org
Today, in Cambridge, USA, His Highness the Aga Khan delivered the prestigious Samuel L & Elizabeth Jodidi Lecture which was followed with a conversation with Diana L. Eck, Professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies, Member of the Faculty of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School, and Director, Pluralism Project at Harvard University. In this seminal speech…
University of Central Asia Receives Long-term OPIC (Overseas Private Investment Corporation) Support to Complete its Second Campus in Khorog, Tajikistan
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 29 October 2015 – The University of Central Asia (UCA) is expected to complete the construction of its second campus in Tajikistan by 2017, at a total capital layout of US$94.4 million. Overall masterplan for the University of Central Asia’s Campus in Khorog, Tajikistan. Photo: UCA Alongside a $64.4 million commitment from…
