Southeastern US

I-CERV and IVC-100 volunteers take over Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, Georgia.
I-CERV and IVC-100 volunteers take over Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, Georgia.
Celebrating IVC 100-Years by Participating in Day of Service
Celebrating IVC 100-Years by Participating in Day of Service
15 March 2020

On a chilly Saturday morning in Atlanta, the Southeast region’s Ismaili Volunteer Corps (IVC) took part in an initiative to help the environment as part of its 100-year celebration. The program was hosted by the Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering (I-CERV), in partnership with Trees Atlanta.

Sarah Ali, Founder, and CEO of Vijiti.
Sarah Ali, Founder, and CEO of Vijiti.
Teenage Girl Starts a Non-profit to Help the Developing World
Teenage Girl Starts a Non-profit to Help the Developing World
13 March 2020

This last article in the International Women’s Day series illustrates how a young girl with a vision and determination can create an organization that serves communities a continent away.

Panelists and keynote speakers discuss the importance of excellence in education.
Panelists and keynote speakers discuss the importance of excellence in education.
Ivy League Connect Inspires Students to Reach for Excellence
Ivy League Connect Inspires Students to Reach for Excellence
15 February 2020

“As a student, when choosing the right school, you have to ask yourself if this institution will prepare me for the future,” advised distinguished scientist, Dr. George P “Bud” Peterson, President Emeritus and Regents Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was addressing middle and high school students in particular, at a program entitled “Ivy League Connect,” organized by the Ismaili Council for the Southeastern United States to provide the community with information on how to select a quality higher education institution.

Ismaili photo-journalist, Shama Hakim Manji, capturing the local markets and scenic views of the Badakhshan region.
Ismaili photo-journalist, Shama Hakim Manji, capturing the local markets and scenic views of the Badakhshan region.
A Cultural Exchange Experience in Hunza, Pakistan
A Cultural Exchange Experience in Hunza, Pakistan
16 January 2020

Pakistan, with its vast culture and loving citizens, is welcoming and open for tourism. My visit to the various regions of this beautiful country with the experienced and talented cultural dancers of Sanam Studio was in itself a great learning experience and added to my patriotism and love for the country in which I was born.

Dr. David Marcus, Arabic Lecturer at the Georgia Institute of Technology, sings and performs traditional Arabic music on the oud.
Dr. David Marcus, Arabic Lecturer at the Georgia Institute of Technology, sings and performs traditional Arabic music on the oud.
The Story of How Music Transcended Fragile Societies
The Story of How Music Transcended Fragile Societies
9 November 2019

The melody of a mandolin, accordion, banjo, and violin filled the room, bringing together nearly 200 people from different faiths and cultures on a Sunday afternoon. On October 27, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), and the Ismaili Council for the Southeastern United States presented in partnership a film screening of “El Gusto,” a musical documentary by filmmaker Safinez Bousbia, who won the Best Director Award at the Abu Dhabi International Film Festival in 2011. The film screening was held at the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Norcross, Georgia.

 

Judge Dhanidina with Salim Bhatia, Director, Aga Khan Academies, and Mrs. Bhatia.
Judge Dhanidina with Salim Bhatia, Director, Aga Khan Academies, and Mrs. Bhatia.
Judge Halim Dhanidina Speaks on Dissent, Democracy and Public Service
Judge Halim Dhanidina Speaks on Dissent, Democracy and Public Service
8 November 2019

At the International Athens Democracy Forum in 2015, Mawlana Hazar Imam stated, "The progress of democracy in our world is fundamentally linked to improving the quality of human life." He cited four elements that could help advance democracy: an improved constitutional understanding, independent and pluralistic media, the potential of civil society, and a genuine democratic ethic.

First responders, government officials, community leaders, and volunteers at the Eid al-Adha Civic Appreciation Event in Duluth, Georgia.
First responders, government officials, community leaders, and volunteers at the Eid al-Adha Civic Appreciation Event in Duluth, Georgia.
Appreciating First Responders for their Service and Sacrifice
Appreciating First Responders for their Service and Sacrifice
4 November 2019

In celebration of Eid al-Adha, the Ismaili Council for the Southeastern United States hosted two civic appreciation events to recognize and honor local law enforcement and public safety officials.  Elected representatives from state, county, and city levels joined in honoring the selfless sacrifices made by first responders, especially in the face of emergencies. The events were held at the Ismaili Jamatkhanas in Duluth, Georgia, and Hoover, Alabama, and were attended by fire, police and sheriff officers from 15 departments, representing 8 local jurisdictions.

Mona Dossani, RN, teaching at AKHS, Dar es Salaam.
Mona Dossani, RN, teaching at AKHS, Dar es Salaam.
Supporting Nurses Around the World: Ismaili Nurses Alliance
Supporting Nurses Around the World: Ismaili Nurses Alliance
12 October 2019

“ I have long felt the enhancement of the nursing profession to be absolutely critical to the improvement of healthcare in the developing world, and the Islamic world. The way forward was to professionalize, to institutionalize, and to dignify this great profession.” -Mawlana Hazar Imam, Archon Award Ceremony of Sigma Theta Tau International, Copenhagen, Denmark,  June 7, 2001

Fatima Jamani (“Maaji”) in her volunteer uniform at Ismaili Center and Jamatkhana in Atlanta.
Fatima Jamani (“Maaji”) in her volunteer uniform at Ismaili Center and Jamatkhana in Atlanta.
Still a Volunteer at 105 Years of Age
Still a Volunteer at 105 Years of Age
11 October 2019

Her blue dupatta (shawl) with the white border glistens as she directs the flow of traffic in Atlanta’s busy Ismaili Center and Jamatkhana, while seated on her chair. "Maaji" celebrated her 105th birthday on January 1st of this year, and she is the epitome of service, dedication and loyalty to the Imam and the Jamat.

Amynah and Shaffiq Welji.
Amynah and Shaffiq Welji.
Facing Life's Challenges
Facing Life's Challenges
5 October 2019

“Struggle is the meaning of life. Defeat or victory are in the hands of God, but struggle itself is man’s duty and should be his joy.” -Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah

Adversity takes many different shapes; it can be crushing and life-altering, yet calls upon one’s inner strengths, perseverance, and will. No matter its form or impact, from the wounds of adversity, comes wisdom.

I-CERV (Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering) volunteers of all ages sorted non-perishable food items and distributed meals at the Atlanta Community Food Bank Holiday Event.
I-CERV (Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering) volunteers of all ages sorted non-perishable food items and distributed meals at the Atlanta Community Food Bank Holiday Event.
Celebrating and Showing Gratitude
Celebrating and Showing Gratitude
27 July 2019

“It gives you a feeling that nothing else can really give you, it gives you a different type of joy. You see what you’re doing and how that is helping the community,” says Maha Jalia, a university student and member of the Atlanta I-CERV team.

The United Nations of Play event brought together children and families to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta to learn about diverse cultures and traditions from around the world.
The United Nations of Play event brought together children and families to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta to learn about diverse cultures and traditions from around the world.
United Nations of Play Showcases Al-Azhar Park and Egypt Exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta
United Nations of Play Showcases Al-Azhar Park and Egypt Exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta
19 July 2019

Families from all across Atlanta and the US visited the Children’s Museum of Atlanta for the Museum’s first-ever United Nations of Play. This day-long event immersed visitors in exhibitions from a number of countries, such as Egypt, India, Peru, Senegal, and others, highlighting diverse cultural and historical traditions and exposing young minds to international cultures through play. The Ismaili Council for the Southeastern United States was among the Museum’s partners for the inaugural event, strengthening its existing five-year collaborative partnership.

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