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Video: The Ismaili Update - March recap
30 March 2024
Join us for the March edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
Video: The Ismaili Update - February recap
28 February 2024
Join us for the February edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
Video: The Ismaili Update - Kenya, episode 3
18 February 2024
Join us from Mombasa for episode 3 of The Ismaili Update: Kenya, as we go behind the scenes at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa's 20th anniversary celebrations. See highlights from the event, in which Princess Zahra joined students, staff, and guests to celebrate a milestone moment for the school.
Video: The Ismaili Update - Kenya, episode 2
17 February 2024
Join us from Nairobi for episode 2 of The Ismaili Update: Kenya, as we go behind the scenes at the Aga Khan University’s Global Convocation ceremony. See highlights from the event, which included remarks by Princess Zahra, AKU's President, and the class valedictorians.
Video: The Ismaili Update - Kenya, episode 1
15 February 2024
Join host Alykhan Peermohamed from Nairobi for part 1 of The Ismaili Update: Kenya. Along with details of Princess Zahra’s first day in Kenya, we go behind the scenes of Saturday’s convocation ceremony at the Aga Khan University.
Video: The Ismaili Update - January recap
30 January 2024
Join us for the first episode of The Ismaili Update for this year, as we look back at the stories from the worldwide Jamat during the month of January.
Four Ismailis awarded honours
30 January 2024
This year’s New Years Honours lists in the UK and Canada featured four Ismailis who were awarded titles and orders of chivalry for their generosity and services to others.
From Melbourne to the main stage
28 January 2024
Meet Eshan Lakhani, a young, passionate musician from Australia who turned the mundane beat of pots and pans into a symphony of inspiration.
Video: The Ismaili Update - December recap
30 December 2023
Join us for the final episode of The Ismaili Update for the year as we look back on the month of December as well as highlights from 2023.
2023: A record-breaking year
29 December 2023
The World Health Organization earlier this year declared the end of the covid-19 health emergency. Given the pandemic’s impact on each of our lives, one might think this would have been the standout story of 2023. As it turned out, this news came and went while other stories occupied our attention this year.
Video: The Ismaili Update - COP28
22 December 2023
Join host Silmi Dhrolia for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update: COP28. See highlights of Prince Rahim and Prince Hussain’s visit to COP28, and find out how AKDN agencies and members of the Jamat participated in the conference.
Ismailis engage in climate action at COP28
22 December 2023
In the bustling city of Dubai, host city of this year's UN Climate Conference (COP28), a confluence of minds and ideas gathered to pave the way toward a more sustainable future. Among the diverse group of delegates, advocates, and stakeholders, members of the Jamat were active participants in helping to make progress in the field of climate action.
