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Justice Albie Sachs, a senior member of the African National Congress and a key architect of Mandela’s post-apartheid Constitution, delivers the fifth Annual Pluralism Lecture in Toronto at the Aga Khan Museum.
A look into the restoration of the Mughal Emperor Humayun’s 16th-century garden tomb, the jewel of Mughal architecture that predates the Taj Mahal, and the inauguration ceremony. ARC-157
This week, we take a closer look at how music fosters the development of our living Muslim heritage in societies across the world, serving as a spark for human creativity and connection to the divine.
President Ameerally Kassim-Lakha joins to share the final installment of 'From the Heart', discussing the importance of resilience as a critical soft skill for success in one's career and in life.
Host Zulekha Nathoo then sits down with Fairouz Nishanova, Director of the Aga Khan Music Programme to explore how the Aga Khan Trust for Culture collaborates with exceptionally creative musicians, artists, educators, and arts presenters from around the world.
We then join the musicians who represented Canada at the Diamond Jubilee Homage Ceremony to reflect on their experiences from that epical occasion.
The #AgaKhan Trust for Culture (#AKTC) was invited by #Expo2020 Dubai to present its work under the theme of Best Practice in Urban & Rural Development – to share experiences, successes, and lessons learned from its Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme. The Trust chose to showcase its work in Pakistan. For urban regeneration, it featured interventions carried out in the city of Lahore with the Government of Punjab through the Walled City Lahore Authority (WCLA). For rural development, interventions in Gilgit-Baltistan were presented.
Mr. Kamran Lashari, Director General, WCLA, and Mr. Tausif Ahmad, CEO, AKTC Pakistan, presented the work with audience participation through an interactive question and answer session. The Pakistan Ambassador to UAE, His Excellency Afzaal Mahmood graced the occasion and thanked the Aga Khan Development Network for its contribution to the development of Pakistan.
For more about the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: https://www.akdn.org/our-agencies/aga...
In Revitalising the Citadels of Syria, we looking into the AKTC's conservation work on the citadels of Aleppo, Salah ad-Din, and Masyaf. World of the Fatimids gives us an insight into the historical world of the Fatimids in Cairo and its significance in modern-day Islam.
We look back into Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to East Africa in 1997.
Watch the journey of the Ismaili Centre London, from construction and opening to the importance of the Ismaili Centre London today.
We look back at the inauguration ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, the first in an international network of academic centers of excellence. Featuring spotlights on students, and short videos over the years, we see how the Academies build a better world through education.
AFRICA 24 MEDIA and CCTV NEWS, as part of CCTV NEWS’ “Faces of Africa” series, present "THE AGA KHAN: CREATING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR AFRICA”. Republished with permission from Africa24 Media. First aired on 8 March 2015.
A look into the highlights of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture's Fourteenth Cycle, held in Kazan, Russia, 2019.
In a 45-minute documentary, narrated by David Attenborough, Earth report explores Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, and the dramatic changes that followed in the area after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the subsequent civil war.
Education is key to improving the quality of life. In this 1987 documentary, we look at how the AKES makes education more accessible and available, from its establishment in Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah's time until the 1980s. ARC-071
Setting a foundation for better health in the future - a look into the work of the Aga Khan Health Services in the 1980s. ARC-070
Focus Humanitarian Assistance USA celebrates 25 years of international humanitarian aid, emergency response, disaster risk reduction, developing resilient communities, and supporting climate action efforts with the Aga Khan Development Network. Join panelists as they highlight and discuss achievements over the past 25 years.
The Inaugural Cycle of the Aga Khan Music Awards, held on 29-31 March 2019, was a celebration of the pioneering work in music from the Muslim world, featuring laureates in a number of domains. We look back on the highlights of the first cycle.
The Inaugural Cycle of the Aga Khan Music Awards, held on 29-31 March 2019, was a celebration of the pioneering work in music from the Muslim world, featuring laureates in a number of domains. We look back on the highlights of the first cycle.
In delivering the seventh Annual Pluralism Lecture, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed addressed the links between pluralism and development, highlighting the dangers posed by growing inequalities in Part 2.
AKDN Presents Hope beyond the pandemic: A view from Uganda.
In delivering the seventh Annual Pluralism Lecture, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed addressed the links between pluralism and development, highlighting the dangers posed by growing inequalities Part 1.
We journey into the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver, where we explore the space through the lens of the architect Bruno Freschi.
Through a virtual tour, and in conversation with CBC's Zahra Premji, Mr. Freschi shares his personal insights on how he brought to life Mawlana Hazar Imam's vision for the Centre, and what truly inspired him when he was designing this magnificent space. From the smallest details to the grandest idea, take a glimpse into the creative process that led to the design of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver.
We look back at the award-winning projects of the 2004 Aga Khan Award for Architecture cycle - with highlights from the Award ceremony at Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi, India - 27 November 2004.