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Al-Khimyah, written and directed by Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan, explores the work of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) in the historic city of Cairo, Egypt.

The film shines a spotlight on the 30-hectare Al-Azhar Park — converted from a mound of rubble — and the stories of local residents of the adjacent Darb al-Ahmar neighbourhood. Since opening in 2005 after 20 years of careful excavation and design, Al-Azhar Park has provided much-needed leisure and recreational space to the inhabitants of the city, and is today often referred to as "Cairo's green lung."

Located in the heart of Egypt’s capital, the urban oasis has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Landscaping features include walkways, fountains, lawns, and gardens overlooking a lake in the traditional chahar bagh style. Hundreds of young men and women have found work in the park, in horticulture and park maintenance: The park features over 300 different plant species — many native to Egypt — grown in a special nursery, and an orchard provides shade from the sun.

The park has also proven to be a powerful catalyst for urban renewal, evolving beyond the green space itself to include the restoration of monuments and public spaces, and socioeconomic initiatives including housing rehabilitation, microfinance, crafts apprenticeships, and healthcare.

The film is Prince Aly’s account of a city whose foundations were laid over a thousand years ago, which has seen a 500-year-old rubbish dump rebuilt into a lush green oasis, and a poor inner-city district transformed into a thriving community.

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Tasneem Ramji, a Child Psychologist, talks about learning through play followed by a Q&A
Many of us have been trying to balance our work and home responsibilities as we navigate the new normal during COVID-19. With these lines increasingly blurring, it can feel like we are constantly caring for others and not taking enough time for our own health. This situation is further complicated for those caring for family members with mental health needs. Join Dr. Saira Sabzaali for a discussion on self-care and preventing caregiver burnout.
The final part in a three-part series where women participate in honest conversations with each other about surviving the pandemic, this webinar will focus on getting along as a family. Presented by the Ismaili Women's Committee and the Aga Khan Health Board Kenya.
The second in a three-part series where women participate in honest conversations with each other about surviving the pandemic, this webinar will focus on social isolation and loneliness. Presented by the Ismaili Women's Committee and the Aga Khan Health Board Kenya.
The first in a three-part series where women participate in honest conversations with each other about surviving the pandemic, this webinar will focus on burnout and balance. Presented by the Ismaili Women's Committee and the Aga Khan Health Board Kenya.
Tasneem Virani interviews Rozina Dalla on how she keeps her mind focused and calm in moments of uncertainty. Rozina shares her experience, about how she keeps busy and active while self isolating.
Whether you're already a golfer or badminton player or if you're looking to try a new sport - watch this webinar to learn important sports fundamentals from our elite-level athletes. They will take you back to the basics and help you adapt practice drills for your home environment so you can keep your skills sharp.
Career Exploration and Post Secondary Application Process − Part 2. This series will provide students from grades 9 and 10 and parents with tools and resources to learn more about career exploration, as well as the application and funding processes to post-secondary institutions.
Career Exploration and Post Secondary Application Process − Part 1. This series will provide students from grades 9 and 10 and parents with tools and resources to learn more about career exploration, as well as the application and funding processes to post-secondary institutions.
This webinar provides information and advice to help you develop and maintain your personal budget, with Mishal Badruddin, Finance Director at Central Ventilation Systems. Presented by AKEPB Pakistan and AKEPB UAE.
In this series of four webinars, you will learn strategies based on cognitive behavioral therapy to cope with stressful situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. You will learn to be aware of your thought patterns and associated emotions, of what you can and what you cannot control, and to enhance your sense of self-efficacy. You will also learn about the concepts of mindfulness, gratitude, self-compassion, and various other types of self-care to help you cope with the current crisis.
In this series of four webinars, you will learn strategies based on cognitive behavioral therapy to cope with stressful situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. You will learn to be aware of your thought patterns and associated emotions, of what you can and what you cannot control, and to enhance your sense of self-efficacy. You will also learn about the concepts of mindfulness, gratitude, self-compassion, and various other types of self-care to help you cope with the current crisis.
In this series of four webinars, you will learn strategies based on cognitive behavioral therapy to cope with stressful situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. You will learn to be aware of your thought patterns and associated emotions, of what you can and what you cannot control, and to enhance your sense of self-efficacy. You will also learn about the concepts of mindfulness, gratitude, self-compassion, and various other types of self-care to help you cope with the current crisis.
In this series of four webinars, you will learn strategies based on cognitive behavioral therapy to cope with stressful situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. You will learn to be aware of your thought patterns and associated emotions, of what you can and what you cannot control, and to enhance your sense of self-efficacy. You will also learn about the concepts of mindfulness, gratitude, self-compassion, and various other types of self-care to help you cope with the current crisis.
In this episode, we explore how business owners are looking at the recovery and making management decisions in this period of uncertainty. For more episodes and key takeaways, see https://the.ismaili/uk/managing-through-disruption
His Highness the Aga Khan, Chancellor of AKU, presides over the 2015 Convocation ceremony of the Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya.
His Highness the Aga Khan, Chancellor of AKU, presides over the 2015 Convocation ceremony of the Aga Khan University in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prime Minister Stephen Harper presided over the opening of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto on 12 September 2014.

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