Institutional News
Shining a light on marine conservation in Bahrain
27 November 2022
Prince Hussain’s collection of marine photographs entitled The Living Sea is currently on display in Bahrain as part of its journey to different cultural spaces around the world. The exhibition aims to inspire admiration for wildlife and a desire to protect it.
AKDN launches new website
19 September 2022
The Aga Khan Development Network is excited to announce the launch of its new website, which features a redesign and new visual identity.
Prince Amyn presented with Honorary Citizenship of the City of Houston
8 August 2022
Shortly after his arrival in Houston yesterday, Prince Amyn met with Houston Mayor, the Honorable Sylvester Turner at City Hall. During their meeting, the Mayor bestowed Prince Amyn with an Honorary Citizenship of the City of Houston.
Ismaili Center Houston: Address by Prince Amyn
7 August 2022
Join us for a live presentation today from Houston, USA, featuring reflections on the upcoming Ismaili Center from Prince Amyn and Mayor of the City of Houston Sylvester Turner.
IIS launches new website
11 May 2022
The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is delighted to announce the launch of the new IIS website, which benefits from a complete redesign and the addition of several exciting new features.
Ismaili Center Houston design preview to air live on The Ismaili TV
9 November 2021
Join us for an exclusive presentation from Houston, Texas, USA, on Monday 15 November 2021, featuring the design architect Farshid Moussavi and landscape architect Thomas Woltz, to preview the design of the upcoming Ismaili Center.
The Conciliation and Arbitration Boards transcend the pandemic
22 October 2021
Mediation Week is commemorated every year during the third week of October, and is an ideal time to reflect upon the impact that mediation and other peaceful dispute resolution processes can have, to bring peace and solace to individuals and families during difficult times.
Conflict Resolution Day and Mediation Awareness Week
14 October 2021
This month gives us an opportunity to reflect on how we can each play a part in creating a more peaceful, generous, and hopeful world, especially during these challenging and stressful times. The theme for Mediation Week 2021 is “Confronting Conflict with Resilience and Courage.”
AKDN calls for compassion and cohesion in Afghanistan
12 September 2021
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) participated in and delivered a statement at the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan, at the invitation of the United Nations Secretary-General earlier today, 13 September 2021.
Global Stem Festival: Real life solutions for real life problems
25 July 2021
The Global STEM Festival 2021 is an opportunity for youth aged 5-18 to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), by creating and showcasing projects to the global Jamat — virtually.
University of Central Asia to celebrate first graduating class during virtual ceremony
15 June 2021
Mawlana Hazar Imam will deliver a virtual address at the University of Central Asia’s first-ever convocation on 19 June. The ceremony will honour the first class of undergraduate students at the School of Arts and Sciences and will be livestreamed from the University campuses in Khorog, Tajikistan and Naryn, Kyrgyzstan.
Mawlana Hazar Imam accepts newly granted Charter for AKU in Kenya
11 June 2021
President Uhuru Kenyatta presented the Aga Khan University with a newly granted charter at a special ceremony held in Nairobi yesterday. The event also included the inauguration of AKU’s University Centre, and featured an address by Mawlana Hazar Imam.
