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FOCUS USA: Tornado Preparedness
5 April 2021
Tornadoes are violent and can happen anywhere. In 2020 there were 1,075 tornadoes across the US with the greatest risk in the Central, Southeast, Midwest, Southeast, and Florida regions.
Retirement savings month - Envision your retirement!
26 February 2021
The National Economic Planning Board has dedicated February as Retirement Savings Month. Being aware of the importance of saving and taking necessary steps to regularly fund a retirement account is the first step. Informational webinars and knowledge articles will be shared throughout the month to help you start your journey.
TKN Volunteers Teaching Nurses English in Khorog, Tajikistan
19 February 2021
“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Sir Winston Churchill
Covid-19’s Impact on the USA Jamat
17 February 2021
The USA has been particularly, and surprisingly, affected by the pandemic, due in large measure to political tardiness and an unwillingness to confront it early on, as well as a resistance to preventive measures by some segments of the public. As a result, the infection rate and the economic and social consequences of the virus have been significantly higher than would be expected.
Consul General of Pakistan Shares Perspectives on AKDN and Promotes Pluralism
9 February 2021
Consul General Abrar Hashmi recently visited the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center in Atlanta, where he met local leaders from the Ismaili community and toured the Jamatkhana facility. Mr. Hashmi is based at the offices of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston, with jurisdiction in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas, Colorado, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Celebrating FOCUS USA’s 25th Anniversary
25 January 2021
The year 2020 marked the 25th anniversary of Focus Humanitarian Assistance USA (FOCUS USA), with offices in Washington, D.C. Its immediate objective was to support Central Asians emerging from civil instability, socioeconomic insecurity, and those at high risk of being harmed by natural disasters. In the United States, FOCUS has been especially active in strengthening community preparedness and emergency planning as well as providing disaster response and recovery support.
Ismaili Council for the Southeast Stands with Georgian Rotarians to Shape Peace
21 January 2021
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The 2020 theme for the International Day of Peace was “Shaping Peace Together,” and the United Nations encouraged citizens around the world to celebrate the day by spreading compassion, kindness and hope in the face of the pandemic.
The Role of Volunteers in Reopening Jamatkhanas in the USA
1 January 2021
“Reopening of Jamatkhanas was like a light and hope for every Jamati member. To follow all the new guidelines wasn’t easy for us as volunteers and for the Jamat in general. This was indeed a new experience for us all.” Bakhtatun Bakhtalieva, New York.
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26 November 2020
If you missed watching the USA Salgirah Celebrations, you can still watch it on demand on The Ismaili USA!
National Faith and Blue Weekend 2020: A Conversation about Building Safe, Strong, and Unified Communities
2 November 2020
The Ismaili Council for the Southeastern USA participated in the 2020 National Faith and Blue Weekend, an initiative co-convened by Movement Forward, Inc. (a bridge-building, solutions-focused human and civil rights organization based in Atlanta), and the US Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services. The initiative is supported by nearly every major law enforcement organization across the United States.
ShakeOut 2020 Goes Virtual: Learn how to protect yourself during an earthquake
14 October 2020
Earthquakes continue to be a danger to life and property. Each year, we remind people of this hidden threat and how to take precautions and remain safe.
