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Vancouver Sun Editorial on Walking for a good cause – Vancouver 2016 World Partnership Walk Sunday, May 29th

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 28, 2016October 11, 2016

The Aga Khan Foundation’s World Partnership Walk is now Canada’s largest event for raising awareness and funds for global progress.

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

Regina’s Mayor Fougere proclaims Sunday, May 29th as World Partnership Walk Day

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 28, 2016October 11, 2016

Mayor Fougere proclaims Sunday, May 29th as World Partnership Walk Day

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

Ontario’s Premier Kathleen Wynne “steps forward” to support Toronto’s 2016 World Partnership Walk – Sunday, May 29th

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 28, 2016October 11, 2016

Premier Kathleen Wynne “steps forward” to support Toronto’s 2016 World Partnership Walk

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims and founder of the Aga Khan Development Network, in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 17. Mr. Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the wealthy philanthropist spoke in English and French, and chatted about ways to further co-operate on global peace and security. The Aga Khan, also known as the Imam of the Nizari Ismailis, was made an honorary Canadian in 2010. (Photograph courtesy of Jean-Marc Carisse)
  • Aga Khan IV

The Hill Times Photo of the Week features Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 25, 2016June 22, 2018

The Hill Times Photo of the Week

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  • Canada

Full Event Video: Justice Albie Sachs delivers Global Centre for Pluralism’s 5th Annual Lecture at the Aga Khan Museum

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 20, 2016October 11, 2016

A dialogue followed the lecture, moderated by Doug Saunders, International Affairs Columnist with the Globe and Mail.

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From L-R: Al-Karim Haji (AKU’s Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer); AKU’s President, Firoz Rasul; AKDN Resident Representative for Tanzania, Amin Kurji; Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Fate; Tanzania’s Minister of Education, Science and Vocational Training, Professor Joyce Ndalichako; Dr. Joe L. Lugallo (Tanzanian born Health and International Development Consultant) pose for picture at the Prime Minister's Office. (Image credit: Mkluu/ Prime Minister's Office).
  • Aga Khan Development Network

Prime Minister of Tanzania, Kassim Fate holds talks with AKDN’s Amin Kurji & AKU’s Firoz Rasul and Al-Karim Haji

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 20, 2016October 11, 2016

May 19, 2016, Dodoma, Tanzania: Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Kassim Fate together with Tanzania’s Minister of…

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  • Canada

Justice Albie Sachs: “Please accept South Africa’s most precious gift. Thank you, Your Highness.”

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 19, 2016October 11, 2016

A Profound Moment at the Global Centre for Pluralism Annual Lecture 2016

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Ismaili Imamat's Diplomatic Corps: Senior Officials of the Seat of Ismaili Imamat, Personal Representatives of the Imam & AKDN Resident Representatives
  • Afghanistan

Ismaili Imamat’s Diplomatic Corps: Senior Officials of the Seat of Ismaili Imamat, Personal Representatives of the Imam & AKDN Resident Representatives

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 17, 2016May 4, 2025

Recent developments of Imamat activities across the globe has witnessed acceleration and scaling up of various AKDN initiatives in Africa, America, Asia and Europe.

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His Excellency Professor Manuel Heitor, Portugal’s Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, and Nazim Ahmad, Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to the Portuguese Republic shake hands after signing a Research Cooperation Agreement. His Highness the Aga Khan and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mrs. Teresa Ribeiro look on. (Image credit: AKDN / Luis Filipe Catarino)
  • Aga Khan Development Network

Portuguese news media coverage of Ismaili Imamat’s €10 million investment boosting scientific projects in Portugal & Lusophone countries

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 16, 2016December 25, 2016

We are not just signing an agreement between Portugal and the Aga Khan Development Network, we are essentially putting together our common effort towards the development of scientific capacity in African countries

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2014-03-26 11.32.44 Aga Khan Palace Pune, India - Rahim Padaniya
  • Aga Khan III

Pune’s neglected Aga Khan Palace is a shameful example of how India handles heritage – The Hindu

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 12, 2016October 11, 2016

During a recent trip to Aga Khan Palace in Pune’s Yerwada area, I felt the despair of a historian.

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His Highness, with Mme Bernadette Chirac, Alain Deloche, the founder of La Chaîne de l’Espoir (left), and Phillipe Douste-Blazy, the French Foreign Minister (right) at the inauguration ceremony for the French Medical Institute for Children (FMIC) in Kabul. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte
  • Afghanistan

Retrospective: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan inaugurates French Medical Institute for Children in Kabul, Afghanistan with Afghan President & France’s First Lady

  • by AM
  • Posted on April 30, 2016October 11, 2016

11 years ago on April 8, 2005, His Highness the Aga Khan inaugurated the French Medical Institute for Children (FMIC).

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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan meets Russian President Putin at the Kremlin 2002-04-30
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Retrospective: This day in 2002 – His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan meets Russian President Putin at the Kremlin

  • by AM
  • Posted on April 30, 2016May 18, 2017

The two leaders discussed the potential for expanding activities of the Aga Khan Development Network within the Russian Federation

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  • Canada

Global Centre for Pluralism introduces Global Pluralism Award

  • by AM
  • Posted on April 30, 2016November 14, 2017

In advance of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, Global Centre for Pluralism launches a biennial Global Pluralism Award to be awarded every two years beginning 2017.

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First Lady and Princess Zahra Aga Khan inaugurate a landmark Kenya Countdown to 2015 Country Case Study Report
  • Aga Khan University

Speech: Kenya’s First Lady, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta pays tribute to Aga Khan University

  • by AM
  • Posted on April 29, 2016October 11, 2016

Kenya’s First Lady, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta pays tribute to Aga Khan University in her speech during the launch of the Kenya Countdown to 2015 Country Case Study

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His Highness the Aga Khan delivers his address entitled, "Democratic Development, Pluralism and Civil Society", at the Norwegian Nobel Institute to an audience of academics, diplomats, civil society leaders, and representatives from the Norwegian government and the private sector. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte
  • Aga Khan IV

Retrospective: 2005 visit of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan to the Norwegian Nobel Institute

  • by AM
  • Posted on April 25, 2016October 11, 2016

Earlier this month and eleven years ago on April 7, 2005, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, addressed the Nobel Institute.

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Aaye Reham Rahemaan by Imtiaz Fazalbhoy (Faiz)

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

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Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

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Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

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Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

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Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Ginan: Aanand aanand kariyo rikhisaro – Rejoice, rejoice o believers!

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