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"More and more, I am convinced that the key to improving the quality of human life – both in places which are gifted with good governments and in places that are not so fortunate – is the quality of what I describe as Civil Society.  By Civil Society I mean the array of institutions which are neither public, nor profit driven, but which are motivated by voluntary commitments and dedicated to the public good."
Mental Health & Wellness
Mental health, wellness and stress responses are heavily influenced by our daily life and interactions we have with others.  During the lockdown period, you may be experiencing a significant change to your daily routine and normal social outlets.  To help combat signs of stress and improve your well-being it is important to establish a new daily routine which includes the following:
  • Plan your day: As tempting as it might be to stay in pajamas all day, regular routines are essential for our mental and emotional well-being, sense of purpose and identity.  For example: Set an alarm for work as usual, plan your three meals a day, set aside time for working with your usual breaks and daily exercise.
  • Look after your sleep: Good-quality sleep makes a big difference to how we feel so it’s important to get enough.  Try to maintain your regular sleeping pattern and stick to good sleep practices.
  • News: Set yourself a maximum time limit to listen to or read about news covering coronavirus.  For example: 30-60 minutes per day.  Use trustworthy sources such as Al-Saha Daily Digest, Gov.uk, NHS website.
Wise Wallets
The Aga Khan Economic Planning Board has launched a weekly ‘Wise Wallets’ podcasts rounding up a variety of topics to support the Jamat with their personal finances.  Click here to listen to our first podcast which will help you understand more about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Redundancies.
WAP Recommends…
This week Feroza Kassam-Mawji shares 'Lean In' by Sheryl Sandberg. 

“This book helped me to reflect on ways that women, myself included, intentionally and unintentionally hold back in the workplace.  Sandberg is incredibly honest about what she feels her own mistakes have been, and she gives us a glimpse of her own self-doubt through personal anecdotes making this book extremely readable.  It examines how women can enable and support each other, reinforcing the strong sense of community that we draw upon in times like these."
Early Years Webinar - Learning through Play - Saturday 11 April
How can I support my child’s learning through play?  What activities can I do at home to support my child's development?

The Aga Khan Education Board invites parents of children aged 18 months to 5 years to join a webinar on Saturday 11 April from 2.00-3.00pm.  During this session, Tasneem Ramji, a Child Psychologist, Early Years Professional and Nursery Owner, will talk about the importance of learning through play followed by a question and answer session. Do not miss this excellent opportunity! 

To register click here - please register by Friday 10 April.
For more information email akeb.events@iiuk.org.
Latest Travel Advice
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office now advises British Nationals against all but essential international travel.  Any country or area may restrict travel without notice.  If you know of any family members who are UK citizens abroad, please strongly advise them to return now, where and while there are still commercial routes available.  Many airlines are suspending flights and many airports are closing, preventing flights from leaving.  For more travel-related advice, please click here.
ITREB Thought of the Day: #WednesdayWisdom
Music has played a prominent role in building bridges between diverse peoples, through creating understanding and empathy?  The inherent human trait of curiosity and attraction to novelty encouraged the spread of music throughout the world.  The historic Silk Route — a trading passage — once connected the far reaches of China with the Mediterranean, via the high mountains and picturesque landscapes of Central Asia.  Groups of merchants, pilgrims, and travelers navigated their way back and forth across the route to trade and exchange silks, spices, silver, stories, and songs.  The sounds that moved along the route exemplify the way musical creativity has historically developed from the meeting of different cultures.  The percussion, string, and wind instruments of the time are thought to have been later adapted into modern day instruments such as the familiar drum, violin, and flute.
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