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The groundbreaking ceremony for Generations Toronto, a multi-generational housing development, was attended by Prince Amyn, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Mayor John Tory and various Jamati leaders. Generations Toronto is a unique community campus that will offer services to support and bring together residents and neighbours, and is based on a fundamental premise to enhance the value and dignity of human life.
Onno Ruhi, General Manager of the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat, describes the organization's work to protect vulnerable communities from the effects of climate change. "In Conversation" is a collection of hosted interviews produced especially for The Ismaili TV. AKD-035
Farrokh Derakhshani, Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, reflects on how the Award, now in its 45th year, has changed attitudes to architecture. He also explains why the field of architecture has, for many decades, been a priority in Mawlana Hazar Imam’s work to improve quality of life. This is the second episode of the new film series “In Conversation,” a collection of hosted interviews produced especially for The Ismaili TV. AKD-034
In this first episode of the new film series "In Conversation," Luis Monreal, General Manager of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), discusses the agency’s work and Mawlana Hazar Imam’s aspirations for the role of arts and culture in our lives. "In Conversation" is a collection of hosted interviews produced especially for The Ismaili TV. AKD-033
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Portugal present a lecture by H.E. Sheikha Mai Bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, member of the Steering Committee of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2020-2022 Cycle. Sheikha Mai is President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi - President of Mozambique, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa - President of Portugal, and various government officials, attend the inauguration ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, Mozambique.
Alwaez Dr. Karim Gulamali speaks on the Power of New Beginnings, explaining the Fresh Start Effect and, using stories and anecdotes from history, drawing lessons and directions for a happier and more fulfilling New Year.