Understanding AKDN
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates hosted a live 24-hour online cultural marathon #symposium which saw #UAE Ambassadors from countries around the world engaging with museum directors, artists, design specialists, and heads of cultural institutions on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and sharing insights in relation to future trends. The conversation took place between His Excellency Fahad Al Raqbani, UAE Ambassador to Canada, and Dr Mahmoud Eboo, Diplomatic Representative of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat and the AgaKhan Development Network in Canada.
Focus on the importance of Islamic architecture and how it has evolved over the years. Additionally, discuss how Islamic architecture interacts with culture and society and stress the role of human agency in shaping that interplay on 12 November 2020.
On February 26th, 2020, the University of Central Asia (UCA) and Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust (Cambridge Trust), and extended their partnership agreement to develop faculty across Central Asia for a further three years.
On February 26th, 2020, the University of Central Asia (UCA) and Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust (Cambridge Trust), and extended their partnership agreement to develop faculty across Central Asia for a further three years.
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.
AKDN Presents Hope beyond the pandemic: A view from Uganda.
This talk will revolve around a simple question: at the time of this global pandemic, where do we seek answers? Are they to be found in faith and religious practice? Or should people exclusively seek every answer under these circumstances from science? The question of the interaction between faith and intellect (or rather science) as two sources of knowledge has been at the heart of major theological and philosophical currents in the Muslim world. How do we resolve these tensions without obviating either faith or science? Dr. Daryoush Mohammad Poor explores this theme and refers to Ismaili tradition and primary sources to demonstrate that there is no conflict between faith and science and both serve a purpose, both have weight and significance as well as the ability to reinforce one another.
We live in a world where we are often around people who are different from us. Research shows that humans are born with a bias in favour of those who are similar to them and against those who are different. Thus, this talk argues that it is imperative for the survival of civilised society that the value of pluralism is encouraged and taught at all levels of society.
Learning about the Coast of East Africa. Conservation of Cultural Heritage at the Swahili Coast of East Africa and its impact on Quality of Life with Alwa'z Altaf Mukhi - 23 August 2020.
Ginans - Ismaili religious literature originating from the religion-cultural context of the Indian Subcontinent, has sometimes been viewed as “lacking Islamic personality”. This talk will challenge this view and introduce audiences to multiple examples of religious poetry used by various Muslim traditions from the region to highlight typical characteristics of the literature that are greatly influenced by South Asian cultural contexts. The talk will also introduce the audience to multiple IIS publications that one can turn to in order to learn more and gain further insights into this topic.
Ginans - Ismaili religious literature originating from the religion-cultural context of the Indian Subcontinent, has sometimes been viewed as “lacking Islamic personality”. This talk will challenge this view and introduce audiences to multiple examples of religious poetry used by various Muslim traditions from the region to highlight typical characteristics of the literature that are greatly influenced by South Asian cultural contexts. The talk will also introduce the audience to multiple IIS publications that one can turn to in order to learn more and gain further insights into this topic.
Exploring select examples from the Dawr al-Satr (765-909 CE) and the Fatimid period (909-1171 CE) of our history, Dr. Shainool Jiwa illustrates how the Imams and the leadership at the time dealt with challenging circumstances of their age, using them as a springboard for laying stronger foundations for the future of the Jamat across various regions of the world.
This session discusses the ethical framework that informs a cosmopolitan mindset. It explores the various dimensions of the ideas of cosmopolitanism and cosmopolitan ethics, including some critiques and constraints, to help Jamat develop a grounded appreciation of this concept.
Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO of AKF Canada and AKF USA, Tinni Sawhney, CEO of AKF India, and Dr. Claudia Hudspeth, AKF Global Health Lead, come together for a wide-ranging conversation exploring how AKF is supporting some of those most affected by the pandemic, and the long-term implications of the current crisis.
The inadequate shelter is one of the key contributors and perpetrators of poverty in the world. In this film, we look at the work of AKPBS in addressing this issue in Pakistan.
SUNDAYS WITH US as we take a deeper look into the first Islamic garden in western Canada. The Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton is a symbol of the continued intellectual, educational, and cultural collaboration between the University of Alberta and the Aga Khan Development Network.
Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO of AKF Canada and AKF USA, Tinni Sawhney, CEO of AKF India, and Dr. Claudia Hudspeth, AKF Global Health Lead, come together for a wide-ranging conversation exploring how AKF is supporting some of those most affected by the pandemic, and the long-term implications of the current crisis.
Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Kyrgyz Prime Minister Sooronbay Jeenbekov inaugurated the UCA's Naryn campus in a ceremony held under the patronage of His Excellency President Almazbek Atambayev.
Ismaili Centre Lecture: New Visionary Voices The Architecture of Pluralism: The Aga Khan Gardens in Edmonton.
Featuring a conversation with the Mayor of Edmonton and the President of the University of Alberta, with a dialogue between Thomas Woltz, the architect of the gardens, and Hanif Kara, Professor of Architecture and Design at Harvard.
An insight into the historical world of the Fatimids in Cairo and its significance in modern-day Islam, followed by
series of short films giving us glimpses into some of the work the AKDN has carried out in Cairo over the years.
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.