Noori Mamdani‘s article series. Part – 3. Click here for Part 2 on Syria. Part 1 on Bujagali.
Proactive Ismaili Imam: His Highness the Aga Khan
After excogitating the diversified projects of the current erudite Ismaili leader, Prince Karim Aga Khan, one could simply realize that the core of the projects is designed to assist mankind in achieving the hierarchy of needs. His projects are like the barrels of fertile seeds. They are sown today to provide nourishment to this generation, and the improvised fields of socio-economic development are cultivated in advance for the upcoming generations.
What we know about the hierarchy of needs
According to the American psychologist, Abraham Maslow, individuals acquire harmony with themselves, with the surrounding, and experience ecstasy when their basic physiological needs are met. In his doctrine, Hierarchy of Needs, Maslow explains that humans progress through four basic levels: Physiological, Safety, Love/belonging, and Esteem to achieve the final level, which is Self-actualization.