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Join host Shamya Jaffer for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update, coming to you from the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam, where Princess Zahra today attended the inauguration of a new Cancer Care Centre. With its world-class facilities, the Centre will help pave the way toward a healthier, brighter future for Tanzania and its people.
Join host Asma Gowani for the April edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at some of the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
"This documentary profiles Pakistan’s Lady Health Workers during the historic 2022 floods. They were and still are indispensable healers, providing critical medical care on the frontlines of climate change while suffering the consequences themselves. The documentary also explores how women are impacted by climate emergencies, with a focus on maternal and neonatal care.
Series Producer: Andrew Tkach
Episode Director: Tazeen Bari"
"High in the precipitous Hindu Kush mountains, the majestic markhor has made an incredible comeback after its population critically dropped to roughly 200. But markhor kids struggle to survive in one of the world’s most hostile terrains. With drying freshwater springs, lack of food and the threat of more efficient predators, like lynx and feral dogs, the world’s largest wild goat is nearly threatened to become endangered. Scientists warn that the environment is out of balance.
Series Producer: Andrew Tkach
Episode Director: Abdullah Khan"
"There may be only 2,500 Red Pandas left in the wild. A native species of the Eastern Himalayas, these beautiful creatures are especially susceptible to rising temperatures and high-altitude land use changes. In a new upcoming episode of Voices from the Roof of the World, we see panda cubs growing up in an Indian zoo and the difficulty of breeding Red Pandas in captivity. Dr. Basavaraj Holeyachi and zoo biologist Pranita Gupta, lead the breeding program which aims to release this charismatic species back into the wild bamboo forests bordering India and Nepal. That is where Red Pandas will face the challenges of competing with farmers who are often denuding the lush landscape.
Series Producer: Andrew Tkach
Episode Director: Munmun Dhalaria"
"Nested in a remote corner of #Nepal, the village of Halzi thrives in virtue of the 11-century Waltse Rinchenling Buddhist Monastery. The monastery is a cultural treasure and the heart of a 500-people community. But lying just 6.5 kms below a dangerous glacier, this sanctuary faces the ever-looming threat of being wiped away by violent glacial lake floods. Residents cannot imagine abandoning the cultural treasure to its fate. The people of Halzi are running out of time.
Series Producer: Andrew Tkach
Episode Director: Tashi Lhazom"
"High in the foothills of Pakistan’s Hindu Kush mountains, the villages of Chitral faced a punishing series of disasters. Avalanches that buried schools and entire villages; monsoon mudslides that blocked out entire communities.
Watch, ‘Under the Hindu Kush’, a film that focuses on the emotional toll paid by the families of those buried by these disasters. Watch their stories interwoven with the film crew’s dangerous journey to reach them - a testament to their courage and resilience while living on the frontlines of climate crisis.
Series Producer: Andrew Tkach
Episode Director: Karim Shallwanee"
"In the heart of Nepal’s majestic Himalayas lives the iconic Bearded Vulture - a threatened species in the country. But with #Nepal’s rapidly changing climate, the future of the Vulture and the livelihood of the mountain communities is in danger.
Watch ‘Wings of the Himalayas’ to follow the footsteps of two biologists who delve into the captivating world of the Bearded Vulture and how it contributes to the culture of the Himalayan communities.
Series Producer: Andrew Tkach
Episode Director: Kiran Ghadge and Munir Virani"
"Teresken – the main shrubby plant in Tajikistan’s Pamir mountains, holds down mountain soil and prevents the spread of high-mountain deserts. Every truck load of teresken carried away to be used as fuel seriously degrades the soil and speeds up the spreading of high-mountain deserts. Wild animals like Marco Polo sheep, Siberian ibex and wild yaks have nothing left to feed on. Watch ‘Teresken in Trouble’ to see all that is at stake if local fuel alternatives are not available soon.
Series Producer: Andrew Tkach
Episode Director: Sayohat Khalilova"
"When the Floods come is a 30-minute adventure film exploring the human impact of Pakistan’s historic 2022 floods, by way of an unforgettable 3000km road trip, starting from the famous glaciers of the northern areas, following the flow of the Indus River, to the hottest and worst impacted areas of northern Sindh. It is also a personal odyssey by the filmmaker exploring the village where he grew up and the people who still remember him 20 years later.
Series Producer: Andrew Tkach
Episode Director: Nyal Mueenuddin"
"Water levels have declined drastically in Upper Mustang Nepal, forcing the villagers in Himalayan mountains to abandon homes of many generations.
Watch Dhye Dreams to experience the stories of three resilient women fighting against their fate and surviving through climate change.
Series Producer: Andrew Tkach
Episode Director: Shanta Nepali"
"In 2022, Pakistan's monsoon floods destroyed millions of acres of farmland and killed millions of livestock, triggering an extreme food crisis. With nearly 10 million children suffering from stunting and extreme weather changes restricting crop production, how do we recover from the destruction and feed the children of Pakistan?
Series Producer: Andrew Tkach
Episode Director: Cyrus Viccaji"
In this Climate Speaker series, guest speaker Al-Karim Govindji, Global Head of Public Affairs, Energy Systems at DNV, discusses Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage and how the industry is growing and evolving.
In this episode of At the Aga Khan Museum, watch the first episode from Searching for the Blues — a three-part series by Imran Babur that follows Sindhi sarangi master Lakha Khan on an intercontinental journey, delving into his blues, and how his universal spiritual message defies language and geographic barriers. Enjoy a captivating performance by Parachute Thieves and a thought-provoking conversation with the band's singer and Toronto-based physician, Latif Murji.
What is Eid al-Fitr? Eid is a chance to express gratitude for the blessings in our lives, to extend our compassion and generosity to others, and to celebrate with our families and communities. Watch this clip to learn about the festival that celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan.
In this Climate Speaker series, guest speaker Rehana Rajabali, Environmental Planning & Policy Leader at the City of Calgary, discusses Anticipatory Adaptation to Climate Change and how the industry is growing and evolving.
In this Climate Speaker series, guest speaker Fhaeem Noor Ali, Senior Trade Officer for Climate Finance discusses Climate Finance and how the industry is growing and evolving.
Join us for the March edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
Eid ul-Fitr - A Glimpse into our Past In this ITREB Talks, Alwaeza Dr. Shainool Jiwa reflects on how Eid ul-Fitr was celebrated in Fatimid times.
Professor Zayn Kassam, Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) and Head of the Department of Academic Research and Publications speaks about her own involvement at the Institute, its dedication to the study of Islam, and its goals for the future.
Navroz, like new years traditions from other cultures, is a day when families and communities come together. It's a reminder of renewal and a fresh start. It's also a chance to reflect on one’s personal life, to think about achievements and failures during the previous year, and to make resolutions for the new year.