Leadership, Learning & Personal Development
The Ismaili Centre, London, presents an exciting and humorous conversation between Dr. Mohamed Keshavjee, author of "Diasporic Distractions: New Faces in New Places”, and East African Swahili playwright Dr. Farouk Topan. Together they explore the existential realities of Asians in Africa during the 20th century, utilising popular fiction and anecdotes.
In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Democracy, the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center is pleased to bring you, “Strengthening Our Democracy.” Join us for conversations with U.S. Senator David Perdue and Candidate Jon Ossoff as they share their views on democracy and how to strengthen the United States of America.
ITREB USA - Al-Waeza Dilshad Keshwani shares a perspective on “Global Brotherhood Through the Lens of the Constitution” for the on-demand series entitled Perspectives: Viewing the World through the Lens of the Ismaili Imamat.
UK Jurisdiction program includes an inspiring talk by Fahim Dhalla on "Imagine: A talk on Social Justice and Environmental Stewardship". This will be followed by a memorable video entitled: "Heritage and Homage, The Jubilees on the Ismaili Imamat including footage of Mawlana Hazar Imam.
The Future of Leadership and Wellbeing – As part of their Special Lecture Series, the Aga Khan University (AKU) presents a special event on leadership and wellbeing, with world-renowned public speaker Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP.
Part two of the two-part Global STEM Festival Finale! Celebrate the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent of our children and youth across the world by watching their submitted projects, meet STEM experts and try some experiments at home with us! To join us and participate, you will need two glasses and one piece of paper.
Part one of the two-part Global STEM Festival Finale! Celebrate the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) talent of our children and youth across the world by watching their submitted projects, meet STEM experts and try some experiments at home with us! To join us and participate, you will need a plastic bag, scissors, string, and a small object or weight.
In today’s environment, it is extremely important to be a high performer in order to have a competitive advantage. Learning strategies for high performance can enable students, parents, and young professionals to stay ahead of the game. Aleem Nasser, BComm, BA, MBA., is a high-performance success coach, university instructor, speaker, author, and TedX speaker. Aleem recently did a TEDx Talk on his “Equation for Success”, where he spoke about how he has been able to use his formula to help over 2000 students and professionals achieve significantly better results in their lives, while also improving their mental and emotional state.
Aleem Nasser, as he discusses: Best practices for learning, including methods that focus on both a physical and mental mindset.
Why our mindset is the most critical component to success in and out of the classroom/workspace, and how we can develop and enhance it.
How to improve upon traditional models of learning to obtain better results and become more efficient and productive.
What parents and teachers can do to inspire and better support students to achieve their goals.
As defined by the Global Centre for Pluralism, pluralism is an ethic of respect for diversity. Diversity in society is a fact, but how societies respond to diversity is a choice. Pluralism results from the daily decisions taken by a community to actively engage across differences and embrace difference as a strength.
Join this esteemed group of panelists as they explore, through lived experiences and discussion:
- How pluralism helps us engage with diversity
- How the arts help us transform academic perceptions of pluralism into action
- How we can practically engage in pluralism as individuals
- The program will reinforce unity through a sense of belonging, especially during this time of isolation.
Tania Budhiraja (UK) explains how to support a child's health and development in their early years, including managing anxieties.
Opening session of the IIS's 25th Anniversary conference "Word of God, Art of Man - the Qur'an and its Creative Expressions" at The Ismaili Centre, London, including keynote address by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Professor Oleg Grabar (Princeton University), introduced by Professor Azim Nanji (Director, IIS).
Educate your mind and be inspired by IIS scholar Dr Omar Ali de Unzaga who introduces the Rasa‘il Ikhwan al-Safa’ (Epistles of the Brethren of Purity). The Ikhwan al-Safa (Brethren of Purity), the anonymous adepts of a tenth-century esoteric fraternity based in Basra and Baghdad, hold an eminent position in the history of science and philosophy in Islam due to the wide reception and assimilation of their monumental encyclopaedia, the Rasa‘il Ikhwan al-Safa’ (Epistles of the Brethren of Purity).
We all feel the pressure to have it all, but many of us struggle to keep the demands of our professional, personal and family lives equal. Zaynah Khanbhai (Kenya) provides some tips to create that perfect balance.
We all feel the pressure to have it all, but many of us struggle to keep the demands of our professional, personal and family lives equal. Zaynah Khanbhai (Kenya) provides some tips to create that perfect balance.
We all feel the pressure to have it all, but many of us struggle to keep the demands of our professional, personal and family lives equal. Zaynah Khanbhai (Kenya) provides some tips to create that perfect balance.
We all feel the pressure to have it all, but many of us struggle to keep the demands of our professional, personal and family lives equal. Zaynah Khanbhai (Kenya) provides some tips to create that perfect balance.
Tasneem Ramji, a Child Psychologist, talks about learning through play followed by a Q&A
In November 2019, Prince Hussain offered guided tours to Ismaili youth and children visiting his photographic exhibit in Lisbon. The exhibition features over 100 photos depicting the beauty, fragility, and diversity of marine life, reflecting Prince Hussain’s ecological and environmental concerns.