Youth Engagement

Masar Camp: Illuminating a pathway of excellence
Masar Camp: Illuminating a pathway of excellence
21 January 2024

In the picturesque setting of Tartous on the coast of Syria, the Masar (Pathway) Camp brought together 40 spirited young Ismailis for a transformative seven-day experience.

At the 29th Lisbon Forum, held at the Ismaili Centre, young people were offered a platform to advocate for climate action.
At the 29th Lisbon Forum, held at the Ismaili Centre, young people were offered a platform to advocate for climate action.
Connecting continents at the North-South Centre forum
Connecting continents at the North-South Centre forum
16 October 2023

The 29th Lisbon Forum, a two-day annual event organised by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe and co-funded by the European Union, took place yesterday at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon. This year's deliberations focussed on the theme “Human Rights, Environment, and Economic Crimes: Youth at the Forefront.”

How to succeed in today’s job market
How to succeed in today’s job market
27 May 2023

In our rapidly-changing world, how can young people best position themselves for success in the job market? What impact will technologies like artificial intelligence have on established career paths? And how can you make yourself stand out from the crowd?

Zaki Shariff currently attends Oxford Brookes University in the UK, studying for an undergraduate degree in International Business Management.
Zaki Shariff currently attends Oxford Brookes University in the UK, studying for an undergraduate degree in International Business Management.
Living with dyslexia
Living with dyslexia
6 March 2023

From an early age I realised I was a little different to others in school. Although I had a passion for storytelling and expression — especially through theatre and drama — I struggled significantly to gain a love for reading.

Global Encounters Camp participants explore restoration work being undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture at the Lahore Fort.
Global Encounters Camp participants explore restoration work being undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture at the Lahore Fort.
Global Encounters Camp helps participants become global citizens
Global Encounters Camp helps participants become global citizens
27 February 2023

In a unique experience last month, Global Encounters facilitators and staff welcomed 38 youth participants to a two-week exploration of service, leadership, and culture in Pakistan.

Prince Amyn at the Paris Peace Forum 2022 with volunteers from the community
Prince Amyn at the Paris Peace Forum 2022 with volunteers from the community
Searching for solutions to today’s crises at the Paris Peace Forum
Searching for solutions to today’s crises at the Paris Peace Forum
16 November 2022

World visionaries and change seekers came together for this year’s Paris Peace Forum to address the many crises currently facing humanity, such as climate change, health emergencies, food security, and violent conflicts.

Prince Hussain and Princess Fareen at the UK launch event for the photography exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty at The Ismaili Centre, London.
Prince Hussain and Princess Fareen at the UK launch event for the photography exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty at The Ismaili Centre, London.
Photography exhibition aims to inspire admiration and protection of sea life
Photography exhibition aims to inspire admiration and protection of sea life
6 September 2022

Featuring almost a decade’s worth of photos, Prince Hussain’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty finally arrived in the UK. Entering the social hall of the Ismaili Centre, London yesterday, visitors found themselves in a dazzling underwater world.

Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan in Marvel Studios' MS. MARVEL, exclusively on Disney+.
Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan in Marvel Studios' MS. MARVEL, exclusively on Disney+.
How Iman Vellani became a Marvel superhero
How Iman Vellani became a Marvel superhero
25 June 2022

You’ve heard it a hundred times: be careful what you forward on WhatsApp. But at the same time, be careful what you dismiss on WhatsApp — a lesson Iman Vellani learned after receiving a message that changed her life.

Research has shown that ongoing stress can have a negative impact on the body and mind.
Research has shown that ongoing stress can have a negative impact on the body and mind.
Covid fatigue: a survival guide
Covid fatigue: a survival guide
27 September 2021

A dramatic reduction in face-to-face interactions, concern for older relatives, and uncertainty over examinations and future prospects have placed a heavy burden on today’s youth. When it comes to mental health, young people are facing one of the most pressing challenges in recent times.

Resilience refers to our ability to recover after hardships.
Resilience refers to our ability to recover after hardships.
Eight steps to building resilience in changing times
Eight steps to building resilience in changing times
29 August 2021

The changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have impacted every aspect of life, and often leave us feeling physically and emotionally tired without understanding why. Our ability to recover after hardships, also known as resilience, is key in helping us to adapt to new situations in our lives. Read on for eight tips on how to build resilience in our rapidly changing world.

Restoring the natural balance between humans and the environment will require global society to actively engage with the challenges that the natural world presents.
Restoring the natural balance between humans and the environment will require global society to actively engage with the challenges that the natural world presents.
International Youth Day: Restoring the balance
International Youth Day: Restoring the balance
11 August 2021

Today’s complex global challenges will likely have a disproportionate impact on our youth. Through education, innovation, and entrepreneurial solutions, this year’s International Youth Day offers young people a platform to build momentum towards meaningful positive change.

The Aga Khan Academies are ideal places to make lifelong friendships.
The Aga Khan Academies are ideal places to make lifelong friendships.
Striving for a bright future
Striving for a bright future
5 August 2021

High school student Aimaan Sayani has lived in Pakistan and Canada, and spent five years studying at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, Kenya. “When I used to hear Aga Khan Academies students talk about studying there, and when I read about the school, I was so intrigued,” she said.

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