Tanzania
Aga Khan pledges support for Zanzibar - 2009-07-31
Posted August 1st, 2009 by heritageHis Highness the Aga Khan yesterday assured Zanzibar of continued support in undertaking development projects, including setting up a microfinance scheme that will provide loans amounting to more than Sh1 billion.
Speaking during the opening of the refurbished Forodhani Park, the Aga Khan said the initiative would offer about 1,000 loans to different segments of Zanzibaris.
Forodhani Park has been rehabilitated by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) at a cost of $3 million (Sh3.9 billion) from the initial estimates of $2.4 million (over Sh3 billion).
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Forodhani Park Project Brief PDF - 2009-07-29
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritagePlease download the full brief from the PDF link below.
Stone town seafront rehabilitation: forodhani park
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Forodhani restoration completed - 2009-07-24
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritageThe restoration of Forodhani Park in Zanzibar's historic stone town has been completed, thanks to a $2.4 million (over Sh3 billion) funding by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC)).
The popular outing place, one of the attractive features in the Isles will be inaugurated later this month.
The restoration project has transformed the historic park - one of the last open spaces in the densely populated world heritage site - and upgraded its social and recreational amenities.
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US$ 2.4 million Revitalisation of Forodhani Park in Zanzibar’s Historic Stone Town Completed - 2009-07-29
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritageZanzibar, 29 July 2009 – The US$ 2.4 million restoration of Forodhani Park in Zanzibar’s Historic Stone Town has been completed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC).
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Speech by H.H. the Aga Khan at the Inauguration of the Revitalized Forodhani Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar - 2009-07-30
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritageBismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
His Excellency President Karume and Mrs. Karume
Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Zanzibar
Honourable Chief Justice
Honourable Minister Mansour Himid, and I thank you for your very kind words
Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen
It is a distinct pleasure for me to be part of this great occasion - in this very special setting.
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Inauguration of the Revitalized Forodhani Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar - 2009-07-30
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritageThe US$ 2.4 million restoration of Forodhani Park in Zanzibar’s Historic Stone Town has been completed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC).
The restoration of Forodhani Park is intended to be part of a larger seafront rehabilitation programme, encompassing: construction of the seawall; underground infrastructure including water, storm and sewer lines; and, the creation of a pedestrian promenade, including planting, street lighting and street furniture along the sea side.
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Aga Khan visits East Africa Officials with Family - 2009-07-22 to 30
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritageH.H.The Aga Khan arrived in Mombasa on 22nd July for AKDN work, meetings with government officials in the East Africa region.
He landed in Nairobi on 25th and will be visiting the AKUH the next day leaving on 28th for Dar es Salaam and then heading to Zanzibar for the opening of the Forodhani Park on 30th.
Princess Zahra is presently in Nairobi since 20th July for AKU Board of Trustees meetings.
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Speech - DAR TO HAVE NEW AGA KHAN SCHOOL LAUNCHED - 2005-03-17
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritagePresident Mkapa, Honoured Guests and Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you very much for being with us today. Your presence on this important occasion is very special to us.Mr. President you have been a most staunch supporter of a new Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development here in Dar-es Salaam. And you have espoused vigoursly the launching of a new Academy.
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IPP Media - AGA KHAN PLEDGES SUBSIDISED HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE POOR - 2005-03-18
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageHis Highness the Aga Khan is honoured by DSM Mayor Kleist Sykes during the laying of a foundation stone for the second phase of Aga Khan Hospital in DSM yesterday.The Aga Khan was made an honorary resident of DSM City at the function.(Photo: Emmanuel Kwit)Visiting Ismaili Muslim leader, the Aga Khan, has unveiled plans to provide advanced specialised healthcare services in East Africa at subsidised rates for the poor.
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AKDN Press Release - AGA KHAN AND ZANZIBAR GOVERNMENT AGREE SEAFRONT INITIATIVE - 2002-07-19
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageHis Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims and Zanzibar's Chief Minister Shamsi Vuai Nahodha today signed an Agreement of Co-operation to initiate a comprehensive urban rehabilitation proposal for the Seafront Area of Zanzibar's Stone Town, after a private meeting with President Amani Abeid Karume.
The Seafront Area, characterised by many historic buildings and public open spaces, is one of the most culturally and economically significant parts of the Stone Town, itself recently recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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The Express 22 July - ANOTHER AGA KHAN INSTITUTE PLANNED FOR DAR - 2004-07-26
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageMinister for Education and Culture, Joseph Mungai being congratulated by the President of Aga Khan University, Shamsh Kassim-Lakha shortly after he delivered a speech at a dinner party organised by the University held at the Royal Palm Hotel on Tuesday. (Photo by Express Photographer).AKU plans to expand in East Africa
By Lina Lorentz
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Fairfax - LOST IN SPICE - 2004-08-27
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageA warm winter day at Breezes Beach Club. Photo: Susan WyndhamSusan Wyndham explores Zanzibar's heady mix of history and culture.
Invisible behind loudspeakers in their minarets, the muezzins start their call to prayer at 6.20 on a Friday night. The fugue of male voices bounces off Stone Town's rusting roofs. A canvas-sailed dhow passes in front of the red sun as it melts into the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar is at its most Arab and ancient.
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TO REDUCE VULNERABILITY OF THE POOR - AGA KHAN ATTENDS ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE - 2005-05-13
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageInternational Investor's Roundtable MeetingAttended by Presidents of Zanzibar and Tanzania and the Aga Khan Click on thumbnails for high-resolution jpegs. To start downloading the high resolution version immediately, right click your mouse on the thumbnail image below and select 'Save Target As' (Explorer) or 'Save Link As' (Netscape). The high-resolution version will then be saved to your computer. If you left-click, the image will open directly into your browser. The size of each linked (high-resolution) image is indicated beside each picture.
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PRESIDENT MKAPA AND AGA KHAN LAY FOUNDATION STONE FOR AN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE - 2005-03-17
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageHis Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims, today joined President Mkapa of Tanzania in laying the foundation stone for the construction of a new Aga Khan Academy in Dar es Salaam.The Academy will be a residential school offering pre-primary to higher secondary education benchmarked against world-class standards. A scholarship programme will support entry by top-ranked students of limited means.
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Mkapa azindua ujenzi wa kituo cha Aga Khan - DAR TO HAVE NEW AGA KHAN SCHOOL LAUNCHED - 2005-03-17
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageMkapa azindua ujenzi wa kituo cha Aga Khan
Baadhi ya wakazi wa Jiji la Dar es Salaam wenye asili ya Asia, wakimsikiliza Rais Benjamin Mkapa na Mgeni wake Aga Khan wakitoa hotuba wakati wa uwekaji wa jiwe la msingi wa Ujenzi wa Shule ya wenye vipaji maalum ya Aga Khan Academy Tanzania.
Rais Benjamin Mkapa amezishukuru taasisi binafsi zikiwemo za dini zinazochangia huduma za kijamii zikiwemo za elimu na afya kwa kuinua kiwango cha elimu nchini na kuliongezea taifa hazina ya vyuo vyenye ubora.
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Dar grants Aga Khan group enhanced status - DAR GRANTS AGA KHAN GROUP ENHANCED STATUS - 2001-08-17
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageThe Aga Khan yesterday signed an agreement with the government of Tanzania, granting enhanced diplomatic status to the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) which manages and co-ordinates the group's social and economic development programmes.The agreement was signed between President Benjamin Mkapa and the Aga Khan at a high profile ceremony at State House Dar es Salaam.
Until yesterday, relations between the parties were governed by a 'co-operation accord' last signed in 1991.
AKDN's new status means the organisation and its staff will enjoy limited diplomatic privileges.
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Aga Khan meets Zanzibar president - THE AGA KHAN MEETS ZANZIBAR'S PRESIDENT - 2001-08-20
Posted July 9th, 2009 by heritageConsideration of the marine and maritime dimensions of Zanzibar's history and culture, broader tourism opportunities and major education projects were among the expanded development initiatives agreed by the Aga Khan, during a three-day visit to Tanzania.
In meetings with Zanzibar President Amani Abeid Karume and Chief Minister Shamsi Vuai Nahodha, the Aga Khan explored various cultural and economic development possibilities relating to the marine and maritime aspects of the island's history.
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