His Highness the Aga Khan: “….the primary, daily concern of peoples everywhere is their quality of life.”

“The AKDN’s fundamental objective is to improve the quality of human life.”
His Highness the Aga Khan
February 27, 2014

“Whatever their faiths or value systems, the primary, daily concern of peoples everywhere is their quality of life….. the creation of a humane, socially supportive built environment is critical to people’s quality of life.”
His Highness the Aga Khan
Royal Toledo Foundation Award Ceremony, Toledo, Spain
March 2, 2006
Speech at Press Centre, AKDN

“The ethics of Islam bridge the realms of faith on the one hand and practical life on the other – what we call Din and Dunya. Accordingly, my spiritual responsibilities for interpreting the faith are accompanied by a strong engagement in issues relating to the quality of life and well being. This latter commitment extends not only to the Ismaili community but also to those with whom they share their lives – locally, nationally and internationally.”
His Highness the Aga Khan
at Graduation Ceremony of the Masters of Public Affairs (MPA) Programme at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po), France
June 15, 2007
Speech at Press Centre, AKDN

“The AKDN’s fundamental objective is to improve the quality of human life. Amongst the great common denominators of the human race is a shared aspiration, a common hope, for a better quality of life.”
His Highness the Aga Khan
Address to the Parliament of Canada, Ottawa
February 27, 2014
Speech at Press Centre, AKDN

“….it is important that we commit ourselves ever more ardently to the essential work of cultural heritage as a powerful contributor to improving the quality of life for the entire human community.”
His Highness the Aga Khan
at the 50th anniversary of ICOMOS, London, UK
October 22, 2015
Speech at Press Centre, AKDN

Compiled by Nimira Dewji