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Women’s Leadership Forum in Los Angeles
1 April 2023
Successful Women’s Leadership Forum in Los Angeles
Young climate champions planting for the future
27 March 2023
As part of their pledge to be climate champions, the Aga Khan Scouts and Guides in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, planted a micro-forest at Upanga Jamatkhana last month in collaboration with Ismaili CIVIC and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF).
The energy sector and its emissions: What are the alternatives?
27 March 2023
The increased cost of energy and the use of fossil fuels are creating increasing financial and health impacts on households and businesses. This is due to the increasing demand for and the limited supply of energy sources, as well as the use of carbon-based fuels to generate energy. This can lead not only to an increase in prices of goods and services but also effects on mental and physical health.
First Asian and Ismaili Judge appointed to Lake Superior Court
26 March 2023
Ismaili Judge appointed to Lake Superior Court.
Five ways to manage waste, ranked in order of impact
19 March 2023
In nature, the concept of waste does not exist. Ecological systems are designed with perfect circular processes where resources flow in a waste-free, sustainable loop. On the contrary, human-designed systems use linear processes where resources are extracted, processed, briefly used, and then discarded. How can we replicate the ideal circular systems found in nature?
Dr. Shafik Dharamsi: a Public Health Changemaker
16 March 2023
The new Dean of the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
Oscar nominee Rafiq Bhatia shares the nuances of musical success
8 March 2023
Musical trio Son Lux — comprising Rafiq Bhatia, Ian Chang, and founder Ryan Lott — have received Academy Award nominations for best original score and best song for the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. In an exclusive interview with The Ismaili, Rafiq shares thoughts on his early passion for music, working on a Hollywood film, and his hopes for the future.
Breaking Barriers - Enabling Women to become Leaders of the Future
7 March 2023
International Women's Day is celebrated annually on the 8th of March to recognize the contributions and achievements of women around the world. The day celebrates the progress made towards gender equality and serves as a reminder of the multiple challenges confronted by women. It is a day to acknowledge the vital role that women play in society and to reflect on the work that still needs to be done to achieve true gender parity.
Building the Capacity of Women in Leadership Roles
12 February 2023
Leaders are often described as those whose primary role is providing guidance; however, the past few years have proved to be an eye-opener as it brought to light the different attributes necessary for a leader to possess. A more precise role of a leader is one that is compassionate, empathetic and has the ability to unite people in peaceful, as well as vehement, times with understanding. In light of this, the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC) of the Ismaili Council for the Southern Region, in collaboration with the Ismaili Council for Thatta Shahbunder, organised a six-day leadership programme for 40 participants from Shahbunder Jamatkhanas.
Hole in One, with Two
6 January 2023
Two multi-talented teenage brothers with a passion for golf, bonding, and learning life skills from the game.
“De todos para todos” - Ismaili CIVIC participa em ceia de Natal
29 December 2022
No passado dia 24 de dezembro, o Ismaili CIVIC voltou a juntar-se à Associação Noor’Fátima, desta vez para proporcionar uma ceia de Natal a cerca de 100 pessoas. Um momento especial, em que foram partilhados sorrisos, abraços e uma palavra amiga a quem mais precisa.
Lifesaving Nutritional Packages Helping Millions Around the World
28 December 2022
She built a factory to package nutritional bars for the malnourished a continent away
