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THE FREEDOM TO REACH FOR MORE: “AASHAYEIN”
30 August 2020
Year after year, “Aashayein”, a programme by the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for India (AKYSB,I) has been a catalyst for change for youth from the Saurashtra Jamat. Originally, organised as a residential camp in Hyderabad, Aashayein provides a platform for youth from the remote villages of Saurashtra to immerse themselves in a 21-day journey replete with experiential learning. Through a wide range of interactive activities and workshops, it exposes them to a world of opportunities that lie beyond their villages in Gujarat. As a result, many youth subsequently migrate from Saurashtra to larger cities, in pursuit of a better future. While the 2020 camp remains on hold due to the pandemic, we reflect on how the camps in previous years, have given the Aashayein alumni, the freedom to reach for more.
Igniting Change, Inspiring Hope: Stories for International Youth day
11 August 2020
Since 1999, with endorsement from the UN General Assembly, the 12th of August has been celebrated every year as International Youth Day. This day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the voices, actions, and impactful initiatives of our youth, and recognize their role in shaping our social, economic, and political institutions. The theme of this year’s International Youth Day is “Youth Engagement for Global Action”. In line with this theme, the Ismaili India is proud to share stories of three of our young achievers, whose work in the field of public policy, governance, and development, is truly serving to ignite change and inspire hope.
URBAN OASIS: Creating Green Spaces at Home
1 August 2020
With the onset of the pandemic, many of us have found ourselves locked-in at home, without any access to the fresh green spaces that are so vital for our peace of mind. But it needn’t always be this way. Sahil Valani and Neha Somani, share ideas on how you can transform your home into an urban oasis.
Incubating the future: Mentorship programme nurtures students in tech
13 July 2020
Since its launch in 2016, over 200 students have participated in the Reach for the Stars Mentorship Programme in India. Through mentorship, immersion visits, and conversations with industry stalwarts, the technology track of the programme has steered students from diverse backgrounds towards niche careers, high-impact professional pathways, and stellar academic programmes.
Talika Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam, 11 July 2020 (Gujarati)
11 July 2020
On the occasion of Imamat Day, Mawlana Hazar Imam has graciously sent a Talika Mubarak to the global Jamat, which is being shared via The Ismaili.
Islamic Gardens – Catalysts of Change
4 June 2020
“…it is the Garden, down through history, that has often symbolised the harmonious interaction of Divine Blessing and Human Creativity.
This merging of Nature’s Gifts with Human Design is an ideal that is deeply embedded, of course, both in Indian culture and in Islamic traditions, with the flow of refreshing water reminding us of the abundance of Divine Blessing.” Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Inauguration of the Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, February 2018.
Message from Mawlana Hazar Imam, 23 May 2020 (Gujarati)
22 May 2020
On the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, The Ismaili is pleased to share a message from Mawlana Hazar Imam to the worldwide Jamat.
ઈદુ ઉલ્-ફિત્રના પ્રસંગે, ધી ઇસ્માઈલી, જગતભરની જમાતને મૌલાના હાઝર ઇમામનો સંદેશ પાઠવવામાં અત્યંત ખુશી અનુભવે છે.
The Economic Impact of Covid - 19
28 March 2020
Join the experts for a webinar on the economic impact of COVID-19. Understand how the economic implications could impact your business, your job and the overall economy.
The Jubilee Arts effect: Promoting art and culture in India
27 March 2020
Since early 2016, the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board (AKYSB) in India has been working to promote the arts among young members of the Jamat through the development of a dedicated Arts and Culture portfolio. Curated by winners from the National Jubilee Arts event, AKYSB’s programmes in dance, music, and photography are nurturing an engagement with art and culture at an early age.
Locked down doesn’t mean locked out!
26 March 2020
The Aga Khan Education Board for India is pleased to present a newsletter for parents and students with exciting resources to help you make the most of your child’s time during this period.
Navroz: Rejoice, Renew and Rejuvenate
20 March 2020
This week, the global Jamat celebrates Navroz, a festival that marks the beginning of a new year. Celebrated in many different countries around the world, both Muslim and non-Muslim, Navroz signifies gratitude for blessings and hope and optimism for the future.
