As the Jamati and AKDN institutions continue their collaboration with various governments, public health authorities and other partners in the endeavour to overcome the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, I would like my spiritual children to continue to exercise the utmost rigour in undertaking all personal measures to safeguard your own health, as recommended by the public health authorities and my Institutions.
Cookies and Conversation
Join us for this week's interactive webinar with STEP teacher Adil Mamodaly as we explore our Ismaili History to appreciate how the rope of Imamat has - and continues to - guide us despite challenges faced throughout our history. Click here to join.
The WAP Sisterhood: Save Your Space!
Would you like to increase your understanding of emotions and effective communication during lockdown? Would you like to get your hands on some effective tools that will help you grow positive relationships with both yourself and with others? The WAP Sisterhood has partnered with Tasneem Virani to bring you an insightful and informative two-part series designed to help you build better bonds during lockdown. Join us on Sunday 31st May for Part One, click here to save your spot!
NOTE: If you had already registered for this session prior to its postponement, you will automatically receive an email a couple of days before the session asking you to confirm your registration and you do not need to re-register using the link above.
The WFH Series: #4. Mental Health
Are you taking care of your mental health while working from home? The current climate has rapidly changed how we conduct our lives and stay in touch with colleagues and friends. You may feel a number of emotions such as frustration, loneliness or anxiety. It is important to remember that it is okay to feel this way and that everyone reacts differently. To help you take care of your mental health, AKEPB has prepared a best practice guide as part of the WFH series. Part #4 is on [Mental Health] and covers how to slow down, balance your work and personal space and create a wellness plan. Use the best practice guide to help you take care of your mental health.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Claims are now being accepted for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) for self-employed individuals or members of a partnership. If you are eligible you can apply for 80% of average profits up to £2,500 a month to cover March to May's income. Communication should already have been sent to eligible individuals. For more information view the government’s guidance. For more information about government support for the self-employed, tune in to the Wise Wallets Podcast.
Back to School Q&A Session with AKEB
With schools starting for some students in June, you may have questions and concerns. AKEB is able to share updates on how schools will operate in these unusual times and invites you to join an online question and answer session on Sunday 31 May. During the session education professionals will answer your question about schools reopening.
• Primary parents and carers - 3.15-4.15pm - to register click here
• Secondary students, parents and carers - 4.30-5.30pm - to register click here
• For further information email akeb.events@iiuk.org.
Support for children with additional needs
These times are challenging for everyone but especially for families of children with additional needs. On 20 May 2020, AKSWB, AKHB and AKEB held a joint webinar where strategies to support children with communication, behaviour and active engagement were shared by an experienced panel of educators. If you were unable to attend, please contact the Inclusion Team of the Aga Khan Social Welfare Board akswb.inclusion@iiuk.org - we will support you in any way we can.
Bollyfit
We're back to the usual time of 8pm BST. Join us for bollyfit brought to you in the comfort of your own home. This will be a fun 40 minute workout that will make you feel good inside and out. Open to all levels and abilities! Tonight at 8pm BST via this zoom link.
ITREB Thought of the Day
Have you wondered about how clean and pure water can be, especially from a spring or stream high in the mountains? And what about the people we meet who are so pure-hearted? There are some people we just want to sit with and not say a word. Al-Quddus means the Holy. Far removed from all the imperfections of the world, Allah is Holy and Pure, and fills us with awe. The holy cannot be tampered with - it is spotless, whole, and perfect. Have you ever felt you were somewhere holy? What did it feel like? Celebrities or Instagram personalities are often presented as perfect and having perfect lives: People often want the perfect home or car or the perfect gadget, but can these things ever be perfect? Isn’t it more worthwhile to strive to be pure-hearted than perfect?
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