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In light of the uncertainty and increased levels of anxiety caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Women’s Activities Portfolio (WAP) member and Fulfilment Coach, Shaista Kurji, shares her take on journaling and how it can help create a sense of ease, reduce stress and improve our mental health and general outlook whilst self-isolating.
Wednesday 18th April 2020
6:45pm - 7:30pm (for all 7-12 year olds)
8:15pm - 9:00pm (for all 13-17 year olds)
YCN requests parental supervision where needed in the kitchen.
To register, please email your name and age to [email protected].
Meeting ID: 451 732 5983
Password: 492226
We look forward to seeing you online!
The Aga Khan Health Board have created some excellent video content, which can be accessed by clicking here:
f you’re expecting a baby, join us on Sunday 12 April via Zoom for WAP and AKEB ECED’s Preparing for Parenthood workshop.
We are here to answer your pregnancy related questions and provide you with personalised support. This session is open to all expecting parents. Further details will be shared at a later date, but in the meantime, if you’re interested in finding out more, please email us at [email protected].
#WAP #AKEB #Preparingforparenthood #alltogetherwecan
In October 2015, Essena O’Neill, a popular Instagram Influencer, deleted 2000 pictures from her profile in what appeared to be a crisis of conscience. Having counted over half a million followers, and living many young peoples’ dream life, she eventually came to realise that the so-called ‘real world’ was a better place to spend her time.
Earlier this month, a vulnerability in the popular messaging service WhatsApp was discovered, which allowed hackers to install spyware though a voice call. This illicit software was capable of accessing calls, texts, and other data; even activating the phone’s microphone and camera. WhatsApp’s owner, Facebook, released an update in response, but it was already too late for some.
This year World Kidney Association teamed up with International Women’s day to make ‘Kidneys & Women’s Health’ their focus for 2018. Read more to learn about this disease and why women are less likely to receive kidney transplants and what changes are being made.
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Women’s Portfolio presented ‘Press for Progress’ on March 13th 2018 at the Ismaili Centre. A distinguished panel of change makers reflected on progress made, called for change and celebrated acts of determination by women from all walks of life, who continue to play an extraordinary role to effect change for others.
On the joyous occasion of Navroz, we are happy to share with you a letter from the UK Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Teresa May, to the Ismaili Community. The letter is a reflection on 60 years of Mawlana Hazar Imam promoting peace, pluralism, improved quality of life and good governance.
iCERV – Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering provides opportunities to volunteer in numerous ways, partnering with various charities and organisations. While the 'Beast from the East' brought extreme weather and plunging temperatures, iCERV provided support to the homeless in Cardiff.
The launch of iCERV in the UK takes place during this historic Diamond Jubilee year of His Highness the Aga Khan’s Imamat. Over the coming months, Ismailis in the UK will have the opportunity to volunteer in numerous ways, partnering with various charities and organisations to give back to their communities.
Migration has long been a feature of the Ismaili community shaping its geography, demography and impact throughout history. Sharing migration stories can also help us in supporting one another, learning about the diversity in the Ismaili community and finding out more about our shared history.
Ismaili Community Chair Mr Aman Kurji and the Imam Mehdi Jamal say the community is celebrating 60 years since His Highness the Aga Khan was anointed as their Spiritual leader. Originally published on the Daily Nation website.
His Highness, the Aga Khan, is today commemorating 60 years as the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. Originally published on the NTV-Kenya website.
