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Tag: Philanthropy

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Canadian Ismaili Artists Step Forward to Support @AKDN Global Pandemic Relief Fund

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  • Posted on May 30, 2020May 30, 2020

In these unprecedented times, agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) are pulling together…

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Scarborough Health Network (SHN): A Thank You Note for Nanji Family Foundation for Their Incredible Generosity

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  • Posted on May 26, 2020

Ismailimail is absolutely delighted to share this wonderful note received from Scarborough Health Network (SHN)…

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  • India

India: Azim Premji Foundation Donates $132 million (US Dollars) Towards COVID-19 Relief Fund via Forbes.com

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  • Posted on May 16, 2020

The Indian tech magnate, Azim Premji has committed $132 million (US dollars) through his foundation…

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  • Canada

Nanji Family Foundation Pledges up to $100,000 Matching Gifts to COVID-19 Fund for Canadian Hospitals

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  • Posted on April 13, 2020April 13, 2020

Pyarali and Gulshan Nanji and their family of four children were among the thousands of…

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  • Islam

Attash Sawja (@AttashSawja): The Ethics of Charity in Islam via @Medium

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  • Posted on April 13, 2020April 13, 2020

In Surah al-Baqarah, (2:261–275), the Qur’an discusses in detail the concept of spending in Allah’s way…

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  • India

Azim Premji: Asia’s most generous philanthropist- Forbes Asia

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  • Posted on December 4, 2019December 4, 2019

Forbes Asia announced its annual Heroes of Philanthropy list of 30 altruists in the Asia-Pacific…

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  • Health

EcoSoap: Zero Waste, Big Impact!

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  • Posted on December 2, 2019

By Samir Lakhani, Chief EcoSoap Officer https://ecosoapbank.org/   How To Donate  $250  supports ​2,500 children​…

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  • Health

Eco Soap Bank: Keep Our Soap Presses Turning this #GivingTuesday Season!

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  • Posted on November 25, 2019

Imagine having to choose between food and soap. That’s the reality that makes basic hygiene…

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  • Health

Project EcoSoap: Zero Waste, Big Impact

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  • Posted on April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

Sign up for updates at projectecosoap.org before May 1 to enter to win a year’s…

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  • Health

Introducing Project EcoSoap: The World’s First Zero-Waste, Big Impact Soap! @samir_lakhani

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  • Posted on April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

It’s official! Samir Lakhani and his team are thrilled to unveil Project EcoSoap, a soap…

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  • India

Forbes: Azim Premji’s Donation To His Charitable Foundation Rises To $21 Billion

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  • Posted on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

March 13, 2019 To whom much has been given, much should be expected. Tech tycoon…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Vote for Alqaim Lalani – Top 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanians

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  • Posted on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Alqaim Lalani is in his final year at the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa. He was…

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  • Philippines

Eco-Soap Bank: 3 Million Bars Donated! @Samir_lakhani

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  • Posted on January 18, 2019January 22, 2019

For the cost of a cup of coffee, you can support 50 children with lifesaving…

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  • USA

Maya Tharoo: What is Youth Philanthropy to a Youth @TedxSugarland

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  • Posted on January 18, 2019January 22, 2019

What is youth philanthropy? How is the youth of today changing the world and the…

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  • Canada

Global Encounters: My Summer Service Project in India- Tahir Mawji

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  • Posted on January 2, 2019January 7, 2019

Service to others is a significant aspect of the Scouting Movement, and as a member,…

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  • Africa

Gulzar Samji: Farm Radio International

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  • Posted on December 19, 2018December 24, 2018

The seed for Farm Radio International was planted nearly 40 years ago in rural Zambia…

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Khaliya Aga Khan on how we create the right conditions for future generations to thrive

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  • Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018

Khaliya Aga Khan speaks on how love and compassion are integral to ensuring not only…

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

World Children’s Day 2018: A new perspective on early childhood development

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  • Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018

By Sabine Scheppe, Johnson & Johnson Global Community Impact Secondment with Aga Khan Foundation East…

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  • Canada

Princess Salimah Tours Canada in Support of SOS Children’s Villages

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  • Posted on November 14, 2018

Princess Salimah Aga Khan, SOS International Ambassador for the Children, toured cities across Canada in…

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  • Georgia

Ali Jamal: Learning, Leading, and Serving

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  • Posted on November 8, 2018November 14, 2018

Nothing describes the values championed by Stablegold Hospitality CEO Ali Jamal better than the slogan…

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  • Canada

Noorbanu Nimji: Meeting with Her Highness Princess Salimah Aga Khan

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  • Posted on October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

View more pictures from this event at the source: https://www.facebook.com/1552673351638225/posts/2161408554098032/

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His Highness the Aga Khan delivering the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs’ Commencement Address, at the Riverside Church, New York. AKDN / Zahur Ramji
  • Canada

His Highness the Aga Khan: An inspiration to us all

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  • Posted on October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

Oct 15, 2018- Blog post The University of British Columbia By Professor Santa J. Ono-…

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His Highness the Aga Khan delivering the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs’ Commencement Address, at the Riverside Church, New York. AKDN / Zahur Ramji
  • Canada

University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University to jointly recognize the Aga Khan’s philanthropy with honorary degrees

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  • Posted on October 2, 2018October 1, 2018

In a decision described as “a first for both universities,” UBC and Simon Fraser University…

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  • Asia

Philanthropists, Aziz and Dr. Reshma Merchant in Singapore at Mendaki Appreciation Event

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  • Posted on May 1, 2009November 7, 2017

Yayasan MENDAKI is a self-help group dedicated to the empowerment of the disadvantaged through excellence…

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  • Aga Khan IV

His Highness the Aga Khan to speak at 8th Annual GPF Conference in Washington DC

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  • Posted on April 15, 2009April 26, 2009

8th Global Philanthropy Forum Conference – April 22-24, 2009 Washington, DC. http://www.philanthropyforum.org

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Dr Shela Hirani Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

The Institute of Ismaili Studies Establishes Farhad Daftary PhD Scholarships

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Ismaili Muslim Achievements

Dr Shela Hirani receives the 2022 Saskatchewan, Canada Multicultural Leadership Award

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Khaliah Mitha – 2022 Miss Queen Teen Calgary (Canada)

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Dr. Hakique N. Virani (@hakique) to receive the University of Calgary’s Highest Alumni Honor

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Dr. Shafik Dharamsi appointed Dean of the School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Centre at Forth Worth

First Pakistani nurse, Dr. Rozina Karmaliani (@RKarmaliani), inducted into the American Academy of Nursing (@AmericanAcademyNursing)

Farhan Bhanji appointed Vice-Dean, Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University (Montreal, Canada)

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Zahra Mawani, a BEd Student at York University (Canada), Received the 2021-2022 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

Dr. Karima Velji (@KarimaVelji) appointed Chief of Nursing and Professional Practice and Assistant Deputy Minister for Ontario [Canada]

Professor Shenila Khoja-Moolji (@SKhojaMoolji ) appointed as the Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Associate Professor of Muslim Societies at Georgetown University (USA) (@ACMCU)

Dr Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, by Ontario Tech University (Canada) (@ontariotech_u)

Dr Shela Hirani (@ShelaHirani) Received the 2022 YWCA Regina Nutrien Women of Distinction Award for Research, The Sciences, & Technology (Canada)

Alnoor Bhimani Received the 2021 British Accounting and Finance Lifetime Achievement Award

Sujjawal Ahmad Among 2021 Global Health Award Recipients @KeystoneSymp

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Muharram 1444 – 29th July 2022: Faith and Practice in Islamic Traditions

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