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Imamat Day Mubarak 2015-07-11

H.H. The Aga Khan IV

This year marks the 58th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of Imamat for Shah Karim al-Husayni our 49th Holy Imam

Princess Zahra Aga Khan attends Commonwealth Day Commemoration at Westminster Abbey 2024-03-11

Princess Zahra Aga Khan attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey

Princess Zahra Aga Khan attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, March 11, 2024. Princess Zahra is listed as an Honorary Steward, Representing the Vice President of the Royal Commonwealth Society, on page 5 of The 2024 Commonwealth Day Service of Service Booklet.

THE PROCESSION OF HONOURED GUESTS AND PARTICIPANTS THE FOUR LOYAL SOCIETIES Honorary Steward Princess Zahra Aga Khan Representing the Vice President Royal Commonwealth Society

President Sadyr Japarov receives Prince Rahim Aga Khan 2024-02-29

President Sadyr Japarov receives Prince Rahim Aga Khan
Source: 
AKI Press

AKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov today received Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the eldest son of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan and member of the Board of the Aga Khan Development Network, president's press service reported.

During this meeting, views were exchanged about cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and Aga Khan Development Network in the field of education, ecology and green economy.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan's Kyrgyzstan Visit Boosts Bilateral Ties and Sustainable Development 2024-02-29

Prince Rahim met with Asein Isayev, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic  2024-02-29
Source: 
bnnbreaking.com

Prince Rahim Aga Khan's visit to Kyrgyzstan marks a milestone in AKDN's collaboration for socio-economic and educational enhancement. A beacon of hope for sustainable development.

AKU receives $1.5 million boost to revolutionize treatment of β-Thalassemia 2024-02-28

Aga Khan University, Pakistan
Source: 
islamabadpost.com.pk

KARACHI, FEB 28 (DNA) – Aga Khan University has received a$1.5 million grant from Wellcome Leap, a leading global health innovation organization. This significant grant will support a project that seeks to transform the treatment of β-Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), which have plagued South Asia, particularly Pakistan. These diseases have not only caused significant suffering but also imposed a heavy economic burden on society. This competitive grant provides a significant boost to the development of innovative gene therapies.

AKU wins award of excellence for disruptive education

Aga Khan University Pakistan
Source: 
pakobserver.net Pakistan Observer

The Aga Khan University (AKU) has won the Award of Excellence for Disruptive Education of the prestigious and competitive Zairi International Award in Higher Education, 2022.

Thirtyone countries participated at the MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum in Dubai, UAE and thehonour to their organization has been received by Prof. Tashmin Khamis and Ms. Azra Naseem.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees visits Delegation of Ismaili Imamat calls for action on climate-caused displacement 2022-05-09

The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi addressing Canadian Cabinet members anDr. Mahmoud Eboo
Source: 
akdn.org

Ottawa, Canada, 9 May 2022 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called for action to tackle climate change – a major factor contributing to the world’s worsening refugee crisis.

Prince Hussain Aga Khan's "Fragile Beauty" unites partners for conservation 2024-02-23

Prince Hussain chats with Cyrille-Lazare Siewe, UNEP Program Management Officer
Source: 
akdn.org

Nairobi, Kenya, 23 February 2024 - The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is partnering with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) and Focused on Nature (FON) – Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s conservation organisation – around the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6), to take place at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi next week. The Assembly will focus on how multilateralism can help tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste.

Aga Khan University Celebrates Empowerment and Education: Over 700 Students Graduate Across Four Countries 2024-02-19

Aga Khan University Celebrates Empowerment and Education: Over 700 Students Graduate Across Four Countries
Source: 
bnnbreaking.com

Aga Khan University marks a milestone as over 700 students graduate across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Pakistan. With women comprising 70% of the graduating class, the ceremonies emphasized education, empowerment, and community service.

Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa upgraded to better serve 1.2m 2024-02-20

During their visit, AFD Country Director Mr Bertrand Willocquet (right) and Princess Zahra Aga Khan expressed their satisfaction
Source: 
akdn.org

Mombasa, Kenya, 18 February 2024 – Completed renovation of the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa marks a milestone in its ongoing commitment to provide quality health care to a population of nearly 1.2 million people. The refurbishment has transformed the 86-bed facility into a state-of-the-art 115-bed secondary hospital, offering comprehensive, integrated health services to the communities it serves.

The renovation project represents a total investment of $12.2 million, with significant support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

Princess Zahra Aga Khan meets with Kenya’s President and First Lady 2024-02-16

Princess Zahra Aga Khan greets Kenya's President, His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, at State House in Nairobi. AKDN / Akbar Ha
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akdn.org

Nairobi, Kenya, 16 February 2024 – Princess Zahra Aga Khan met today with the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Rachel Ruto, at the Serena Hotel Nairobi, and later called on the President of the Republic, His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, at State House in Nairobi.

The meetings provided an opportunity to discuss the decades-long development partnership between the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and the Government of Kenya to improve the quality of life of all Kenyans, and areas of future cooperation.

Aga Khan Health Services Tanzania unveils its first-ever state-of-the-art emergency training center in Dar es Salaam 2024-02-16

Polish Ambassador to Tanzania and delegates from beneficiary hospitals
Source: 
bnnbreaking.com

The Aga Khan Health Services Tanzania unveiled its first-ever state-of-the-art emergency training center in Dar es Salaam, aiming to improve emergency care education and service provision nationwide. The initiative, funded by the Polish government, empowers healthcare professionals and facilities with advanced resources and training, setting new standards in emergency care.

First Ismaili Center in U.S. Is a Site to Behold in Texas 2024-02-13

The center will accommodate religious and cultural gatherings for the largest concentration of U.S.-based members of the global
Source: 
www.enr.com

Sited near the low-lying Buffalo Bayou in Houston and featuring complex landscaping and extensive concrete work, the first Ismaili Center in the U.S. has required an intense ;commitment to precision from its owner and design and construction team. Building the LEED Gold-targeted campus for the branch of Shia Islam began in 2021 and is set to finish in 2025.

PRINCE HUSSAIN AGA KHAN ADOPTS A LION CUB AT THE NAIROBI ANIMAL ORPHANAGE 2024-02-10

PRINCE HUSSAIN AGA KHAN ADOPTS A LION CUB AT THE NAIROBI ANIMAL ORPHANAGE   2024-02-10

Date Published:
Sunday, February 11, 2024 - 11:00

A female lion cub rescued from Amboseli National Park nearly five months ago and currently domiciled at the KWS Nairobi Animal Orphanage was adopted by Prince Hussain Aga Khan, when he made a courtesy call to the premises on Saturday, 10th February, 2024.

In pictures: Exhibition of Marine Photographs by Prince Hussain Aga Khan 2024-02-07

Prince Hussain Aga Khan during the opening of the Exhibition of Marine Photographs at the National Museum of Kenya
Source: 
nation.africa

Titled "Fragile Beauty," the Living Sea photography exhibition celebrates the beauty and magic of the ocean and showcases some of the most exciting and surprising encounters Prince Aga Khan has had below the surface.

Exhibition in Nairobi aimed to inspire appreciation for wildlife and ignite a desire to protect it.

Prince Hussain Aga Khan on Tuesday February 6, 2024 officially inaugurated his exhibition of marine photography at the National Museums of Kenya on Tuesday evening.

These large-scale images reflect the biodiversity of marine life from around the world.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan meets President of the World Bank 2024-02-06

Prince Rahim Aga Khan and President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga   2024-02-06
Source: 
akdn.org

Washington, DC, USA, 6 February 2024 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan met the President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington, DC, today.

Prince Hussain visits FON Exhibition in Montreal-In Conversation with Hussain Aga Khan and Dax Dasilva

Prince Hussain Aga Khan visited Montreal Exhibition  2024-02-01
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https://www.eventbrite.ca/

About this event
Join us for a conversation between Hussain Aga Khan, Founder, Focused on Nature and Dax Dasilva, Founder, Age of Union, as they discuss their passion for conservation, as well as share their experiences around their mission to inspire and educate audiences and to support global conservation efforts.

Through the power of art, Age of Union and Focused on Nature are partnering to showcase the beauty and splendour of our oceans to raise awareness of the urgency and necessity to protect and conserve our natural heritage and resources.

Aga Khan Master Musicians Dominate World Music Charts Europe for February 2024 2024-02-01

Aga Khan Master Musicians  Nowruz
Source: 
worldmusiccentral.org

Nowruz by Aga Khan Master Musicians has attained the highest position of the World Music Charts Europe for the month of February 2024.

The Aga Khan Master Musicians, formed in 2013 by the Aga Khan Music Programme, combine diverse musical traditions into a unique sound. Their debut album, Nowruz, released in October 2023, symbolizes renewal and celebrates their eclectic backgrounds. The group’s creative process is democratic, with each member contributing compositions, resulting in a fusion of folk, jazz, and classical influences.

In the Aga Khan Garden: Seeking paradise in a garden 2024-01-21

The Toronto Aga Khan Park  agakhanmuseum.org/web photo
Source: 
.therecord.com

Toronto park inspired by Mughal gardens

Toronto's newest park, designed by Vladimir Djurovic, is a serene seven-hectare garden inspired by Islamic gardens, featuring more than a thousand trees, reflecting pools and a walking path.

It might be buried in snow right now, but there's a unique garden in Toronto that's worth a visit at any time of year, even in winter. The Aga Khan Park is Toronto's newest park, designed by Lebanon-based landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic.


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