National Programmes
Friday Night Reflections, we are delighted to be joined by Dr. Mahmoud Eboo, Diplomatic Representative of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat and AKDN in Canada, who has served in the Jamat's institutional leadership for over three decades. Dr. Eboo will sit down with host Farah Nasser for a wide-ranging conversation exploring the Ismaili Imamat's engagement in Canada, the role of the AKDN diplomatic representative, the establishment by Mawlana Hazar Imam of the Seat of the Imamat in Portugal, and the critical role members of the Jamat can play in advancing a more informed understanding of the work of the Imamat and its contributions to the advancement of peaceful, pluralist societies.
India Weekly Show: Saaptahik Sandesh Dawa Aur Dua A new Perspective on Mental Health – 9 October 2020.
This episode covers ways to earn extra income, in-demand skill sets, and success in the gig economy in the United Arab Emirates.
Continuing the ‘Diamond Jubilee Lecture Series' at the Ismaili Centre, London, Professor Alan Winfield, Professor of Robot Ethics, the University of the West of England, Bristol, delivered a lecture entitled 'AI Futures: the Societal Impact of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence' on Thursday, 22 February 2018. The lecture was followed by a discussion, moderated by Professor Alnoor Bhimani, London School of Economics, on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on human society.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hosted by Dr. Sherin Kassamali, join clinical oncologists Dr. Aleesha Adatia and Dr. Harrison Chuwa of the Aga Khan Hospital (Tanzania) for this tableside chat. Women and men of ages 30 can learn about the specific types of cancers that affect both genders, knowing the risk factors and types of treatments available.
Friday Night Reflections. We will explore the notion of service in the Ismaili tradition, sitting down with Shams G. Vellani, who has served within the Imamat Institutions for many decades and in various capacities. This week's episode will also feature an excerpt from the film entitled A Century of Service, commemorating 100 years of the IVC and celebrating the spirit of volunteerism in our Jamat.
Join SUNDAYS WITH US as we relive the inauguration of the Aga Khan Park in Toronto. Opened in 2015, the landmark harmonizes spirit, art, and nature in a 21st-century context while maintaining a core connection to the history of Muslim civilizations.
Join SUNDAYS WITH US as we kick off the first of a two-part series on Mobilizing the American Ismaili Vote! Explore the history of voting rights in the United States and learn how you can contribute by exercising your right to vote this November!
President Ameerally Kassim-Lakha will provide an update on recent developments and our collective response to the pandemic. We will also commemorate World Teachers’ Day by celebrating the educators in our Jamat who are leading us through this crisis and shaping the future minds of our Jamat. Joined by STEP teachers, we will explore Mawlana Hazar Imam's vision for a holistic, high-quality secondary education rooted in our history, values, and ethics.
India Weekly Show: Saaptahik Sandesh Prayers of the Prophets – 2 October 2020.
We will explore the notion of service in the Ismaili tradition, sitting down with Shams G. Vellani, who has served within the Imamat Institutions for many decades and in various capacities. This week's episode will also feature an excerpt from the film entitled A Century of Service, commemorating 100 years of the IVC and celebrating the spirit of volunteerism in our Jamat.
A conversation with Dr. Mohamed M Keshavjee on the struggle against social injustices in South and East Africa culminating in eventual political independence.
Friday Night Reflections - Connecting the Human and Divine: Gardens of Paradise. We are joined by Luis Monreal, for a conversation on the work of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and its development of parks, gardens, and public spaces around the world. Learn how these inspired spaces serve to connect the past and the present, the human and the divine, and transform the lives of the communities they serve.
In this episode, we explore the significance of Chandraat and Beej.
Sundays with US: This episode shines a light on the success stories of women in our Jamat as changemakers in their communities, and also includes a session called "Perspective: Fulfilling the Vision of Gender Equity in Islam" by Alwaeza Dorrah Nensey.
Sports have been part of the human experience throughout history. Sports teaches respect for others, teamwork, and sportsmanship, but also requires humility, patience, perseverance, and commitment. Join ESPN's Nabil Karim, as we explore one of the unifying forces in our world today: sports. In this episode, Nabil sits down with Sherali Najak, Senior Producer of Hockey Night in Canada, Faizal Khamisa, Sportsnet anchor, and Salimah Mussani, a professional golfer and coach to discuss how sports can be a vehicle towards progress and strengthening community bonds. Also watch inspiring stories of Ismaili athletes who are competing at different levels and pursuing their dreams.
India Weekly Show: Exploring the Silver Jubilee Logos and Quranic Verses. Aired 11 September 2020.
Sundays With US: Hear from Dr. Omid Safi, professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University, on the spiritual pursuit and social activism in Islam - 6 September 2020.
Friday Night Reflections - In honour of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Central Asia through an international treaty signed by the Presidents of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Mawlana Hazar Imam, join Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Chairman of the University of Central Asia Board of Trustees, and host Rahim Moloo, as we reflect on Mawlana Hazar Imam's vision in creating a university serving mountain communities.
ITREB India presents: “Keepers of the Faith.” Preceded by a leadership address by Asif Merchant, Mukhisaheb, Darkhana Jamatkhana.
Friday Night Reflections - Dispatches from Afghanistan - Join President Ameerally Kassim-Lakha, Ambassador Sheherazade Hirji, AKDN Diplomatic Representative to Afghanistan, and host Qudsia Saadat, as we travel across the globe to learn about how the pandemic has impacted the region and its people, and how AKDN agencies have responded to support the population. Offered in English.