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Aga Khan Centre: Two Year Anniversary
Friday 26 June 2020 marked the two year anniversary of the official inauguration of the Aga Khan Centre (AKC) in King’s Cross, at the heart of London’s thriving Knowledge Quarter. The AKC was opened in 2018 by The Prince of Wales in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam as part of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to the UK as a guest of Her Majesty’s Government, during the Diamond Jubilee year. The AKC is a place for education, knowledge, cultural exchange and insight into Muslim civilisations and is also home to a number of our organisations, including the IIS, AKU-ISMC and AKF UK, which together work to bridge the gap in understanding about Muslim cultures and to connect the public to global development issues and the work of the Aga Khan Foundation.
Read the full speech from the opening of the Aga Khan Centre here. Watch the video of the inauguration here. View the gallery of photographs here.
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Youth Club Network: “Show Me How”
Staying in during lockdown has been quite a busy time for the Youth Club Network and our 7 to 17 year olds. Each Wednesday in the “Show Me How” series, our youth can learn new skills and participate in exciting activities, hosted by talented members of our Jamat. Whether it’s baking cookies or cupcakes, painting or designing textiles, Zumba or taekwondo, YCN has something for you. Missed out on the live sessions? Click here to re-watch your favourite “Show Me How” and learn something new at home!
On Wednesday 1 July, we will be practicing Yoga on Zoom with Farin Somani at 5pm BST for 7-12 year olds and at 8pm for 13-17 year olds. See you there!
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Preparing For Parenthood: Faith Formation
WAP invites expectant and new parents to a series of webinars to help you prepare for the arrival of your newborn. Our next session on Sunday 5 July at 4pm BST, in collaboration with ITREB, will discuss how faith formation starts before birth and continues into the early years. The session will be led by Alwaeza Zaitun Virani-Roper. Expectant parents and parents of children aged 0-3yrs are most welcome. To register, click here.
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LIVE Event: Calling all Current & Future Medics
AKEPB's Employment Support Team is pleased to invite you to the first "Insight into Careers" LIVE event delivered via Zoom. Take part in lively discussions with experts and learn more about career progression and the impact of digital disruption. This event is aimed at 14-35 year olds who are applying to university, undergraduates looking at career prospects, postgraduates taking the next steps in their field or career changers looking to leave or enter the medical profession. Spaces are limited. To avoid missing out, register now on the IIUK app planner or send an email with your details to akepb@iiuk.org.
When: Sunday 5th July 2020 at 11am to 12.30pm BST
Add to calendar: click here
Registration email: akepb@iiuk.org
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Career Opportunities with the AKDN
The Aga Khan Development Network focuses on health, education, culture, rural development, institution-building and the promotion of economic development. It is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to their faith, origin or gender. There are currently a number of vacancies within the network including two London based roles, the Head of IT - IIS and PA to the CEO and Office Administrator. To view all vacancies in the network, click here.
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Top Tips for Parents: Learning at Home
Supporting learning at home can be challenging. Our wonderful Ismaili education professionals have shared their top tips in a series of videos and webinars, which we hope will provide parents and carers with useful and practical guidance. We have videos covering: Early Years: Tasneem Ramji & Zahra Boyd; Primary: Shairoz Adat & Sima Kara; and Secondary & Further Education: Naeema Kassam & Majid Hakamali. The videos are available to watch on the HeadStart homepage, by clicking here. Make sure to keep an eye out for more videos which we will be adding to the catalogue!
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ITREB Thought of the Day
Scientists today are unsure whether the physical universe has a size that can be measured (meaning it is finite), or whether it never ends and is impossible to measure (meaning it is infinite). What most do agree on is that the universe is unfathomably large and that the space between the various galaxies is getting bigger all the time. Most scientists believe it is currently expanding faster than the speed of light! The physical universe gives us an idea of how Supreme the Creator is. The Qur’an says, “We have built the universe with skill and power; and truly, it is We who are steadily expanding it. (51:47). The divine name al-Mutakabbir means the Supreme. God is always pushing back the boundaries of what we think is possible. Try looking up at the starry sky and imagine an expanding universe. How does it make you feel?
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