A university education is one the most important investments that a student and family can make. A degree from a quality university significantly influences earning potential. UCA offers a world-class education that opens horizons and career pathways, and it comes at a high cost. One of UCA’s founding principles as a private, not-for-profit institution is…
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How a programme in India is tackling childhood obesity one “little chef” at a time — By ANVAR NANJI AFSHAN, KHOJA SHAMEERA, SOMANI BHSC MHSC
When the doctor told Sakina that her son Danyal was obese, she was shocked but not entirely surprised. Although he and his brother Akeel shared the same meal routine, Danyal had been putting on excessive weight, while Akeel was growing at a more healthy pace. Who wouldn’t want to follow the Little Master Chefs and…
Diary of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto: Amulti-media theatrical performance|US Consul Generals visit to Museum|Duke of Edinburgh Gold ceremony|Tajikistan delegation’s visit and many more
The Gryphon Trio perform Constantinople, a multi-media theatrical performance at the Ismaili Centre Toronto Singers Maryem Hassan Tollar and Patricia O’Callaghan performing Constantinople at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Alnoor Meralli Toronto, 26–28 November 2015 — Constantinople, a multi-media theatrical performance by the Gryphon Trio was showcased for three nights at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Violinist…
The Secret Life of the Aga Khan — by Ismaili Gnostic on Ismaili Gnosis com, August 2, 2015
Our affair is one hardship after another, one mystery after another, one ordeal after another. No one can bear it except an angel close (to God), a Prophet sent as a messenger, or a believer whose heart God has tested with faith. – Imam ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib, (Nasir al-Din Tusi, The Paradise of Submission,…
FOCUS, AKDN and Jamati institutions respond to devastating earthquake in Central Asia — Ismaili org
2 November 2015 — The powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the Jurm District of Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan on 26 October has affected large parts of Afghanistan, Northern Pakistan and Tajikistan. Many populations in the region of the Hindu Kush mountain range have suffered the consequences of this calamity, including Ismaili communities. Institutional leaders…
Young Ismailis came together at Global Encounters 2015|Service and learning part of what makes Global Encounters | Watch video
Service and learning part of what makes Global Encounters a profound life experience — by Sameer Paroo and Anita Jiwani on Ismaili org This summer, 160 Ismaili students and volunteers gathered in Mombasa to take part in Global Encounters 2015. Now in its third year, the programme brought together youth and young professionals from 24…
Ottawa Bait ul-Ilm Students Share a Journey Through Encounters with the Jamat — Simerg com
Editor’s note: Like many hundreds of members of the Ottawa jamat, I enjoyed the recent Encounters Showcase held at the Ottawa Jamatkhana, and I am grateful to the Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board (ITREB) for preparing this special write-up for readers of this website. We invite Bait ul-Ilm (BUI) Centres around the world to…
‘Parwaaz’- Early Child Development Programme introduced in Pakistan|Helping parents to give their young children the best start in life
Early child development brings joy of learning through play to children and parents in Pakistan — By Dr Almina Pardhan and Shaheena Sulaiman Lalani on The Ismaili org ***** Parwaaz Early Child Development Programme is one of a number of early child development initiatives introduced in Pakistan. It is helping parents in the Jamat to…
His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Portugal to sign a historic agreement between the Imamat and the Republic of Portugal
A Portuguese guard of honour salutes Mawlana Hazar Imam, who is accompanied by AKDN Representative Nazim Ahmad. TheIsmaili / Gary Otte Mawlana Hazar Imam is received by Pedro Mota Soares, Portugal’s Minister of Solidarity, Labour and Social Security. TheIsmaili / Gary Otte Ismaili Council President Amirali Bhanji welcomes Mawlana Hazar Imam on behalf of…
AKU’s (Aga Khan University) growing presence expands the horizons of healthcare in East Africa— The Ismaili org article by Nilufar Ramji
In the past, when an individual was diagnosed with cancer or heart disease, the options for treatment in East Africa were limited. But as the footprint of the Aga Khan University has expanded, new facilities and trained health specialists are making quality care accessible in the region. Cancer screening camps combine the resources Jamati institutions,…
Simerg com: “Happy Days in Hasanabad” – Mawlana Hazar Imam in India
As part of Simerg’s special series on Jamatkhanas, we published a piece under the title Happy Days in Hasanabad (please click to read the historic piece). We mention this because the Jamats in Western India have just witnessed and experienced the happiest days of their lives in the historic Hasanabad complex in the intimate company…
Matchmaker pairs volunteer skills with institutional needs – The Ismaili article on how IT professional working for ‘TKN service’ of Aga Khan Golden Jubilee projects
Azim Mitha is a matchmaker of sorts: he matches offerings of time and knowledge made by volunteers with the opportunities and needs of Jamati and Imamat institutions. A nazrana is an unconditional gift made by an Ismaili murid as an expression of love and devotion to the Imam of the Time. Established during the Golden…
