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Titled "Fragile Beauty," the Living Sea photography exhibition celebrates the beauty and magic of the ocean and showcases some of the most exciting and surprising encounters Prince Aga Khan has had below the surface.

Exhibition in Nairobi aimed to inspire appreciation for wildlife and ignite a desire to protect it.

Prince Hussain Aga Khan on Tuesday February 6, 2024 officially inaugurated his exhibition of marine photography at the National Museums of Kenya on Tuesday evening.

These large-scale images reflect the biodiversity of marine life from around the world.

Washington, DC, USA, 6 February 2024 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan met the President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington, DC, today.

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Join us for a conversation between Hussain Aga Khan, Founder, Focused on Nature and Dax Dasilva, Founder, Age of Union, as they discuss their passion for conservation, as well as share their experiences around their mission to inspire and educate audiences and to support global conservation efforts.

Through the power of art, Age of Union and Focused on Nature are partnering to showcase the beauty and splendour of our oceans to raise awareness of the urgency and necessity to protect and conserve our natural heritage and resources.

Nowruz by Aga Khan Master Musicians has attained the highest position of the World Music Charts Europe for the month of February 2024.

The Aga Khan Master Musicians, formed in 2013 by the Aga Khan Music Programme, combine diverse musical traditions into a unique sound. Their debut album, Nowruz, released in October 2023, symbolizes renewal and celebrates their eclectic backgrounds. The group’s creative process is democratic, with each member contributing compositions, resulting in a fusion of folk, jazz, and classical influences.

Toronto park inspired by Mughal gardens

Toronto's newest park, designed by Vladimir Djurovic, is a serene seven-hectare garden inspired by Islamic gardens, featuring more than a thousand trees, reflecting pools and a walking path.

It might be buried in snow right now, but there's a unique garden in Toronto that's worth a visit at any time of year, even in winter. The Aga Khan Park is Toronto's newest park, designed by Lebanon-based landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic.

Berlin, Germany, 18 January 2024 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan met the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at the Bellevue Palace, Berlin today.

Toronto, Canada, 10 January 2024 - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Culture and the Aga Khan Museum have announced a formal collaboration emanating from the Al-Burda Grant Programme, to advance their shared and individual missions, priorities and strategic objectives.

Brussels, Belgium, 9 January 2024 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan today met with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, to discuss cooperation between the European Union and the Aga Khan Development Network in countries and regions of shared interest.

Pour la troisième année consécutive, la princesse Salimah Aga Khan a fait le voyage à Tahiti, pour rendre visite au village d'enfants dont elle est la marraine. Une action humanitaire qui a vu le jour au moment où sa vie prenait une nouvelle direction.

"Lorsque l'ombre de la nuit, Déchire mon coeur d'enfant, Dans le noir, la solitude qui m'attend, Et pourtant tu est là près de moi, Très chère maman, belle princesse, Ton amour est une caresse, J'ai besoin de toi, oui de toi".

Built by the Mughals in the 16th century as Azim Bagh and later utilised by the British to cultivate exotic plants, Sunder Nursery remained dilapidated for many years. The redevelopment project by the Aga Khan Trust of Culture began in 2008. For over a decade, the team worked towards preserving its heritage, ecological assets, and cultural landscape, finally inaugurating the 90-acre complex for the public in February, 2018.

We are all aware that Cairo is a bustling city packed with cars and crowds galore, which is to be expected given that it is Egypt’s capital city and home to the magical Great Pyramids. Many assume that the city that doesn’t sleep lacks a place of quiet and serenity and even…endless green. Surprisingly to many, this isn’t the case, for in the heart of City lies a park filled with green gardens, beautiful architecture and interesting people.

Reinforcing its commitment to making education transformation an achievable reality for every country in the world, Dubai Cares unveiled its ‘Global Education Solutions Accelerator’ (GESA) at COP28. AKF will act as a strategic partner for the Accelerator, aiming to fast-track education transformation across the 10 countries that are part of Schools2030 – AKF’s flagship education programme.

In Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, an integrated solar powered irrigation system has brought new hope for sustainable agriculture and improved livelihoods. With climate change, the unpredictability of monsoons and cost of all inputs soaring, till two years ago farmers were finding it increasingly difficult to get the return they expected from cultivation of rice, wheat and traditional crops.

AKDN is participating at COP28 to bring attention to vulnerable communities at the forefront of the climate crisis, especially around the themes of education, health, finance and resilience.

This week the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) helped launch three new initiatives at the summit. The Global Education Solutions Accelerator, in partnership with Dubai Cares, aims to fast track education transformation across 10 countries by working with a network of development and educational partners to make climate change an integral part of curricula. 

PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday issued the following statement on the birthday of the Aga Khan:
“Today, we join millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 87th birthday of their spiritual leader, His Highness the Aga Khan.

As the Ismaili Muslim community and admirers worldwide commemorate the 87th birthday of Prince Karim Aga Khan, also known as Aga Khan IV, global leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several leaders from Islamic countries, are extending their congratulatory messages.

November 30, 2023

Princess Zahra Aga Khan arrived in Karachi to attend meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Aga Khan University.

at the Dinner for the Donors of the AKU, Princess Zahra said: (source video partial)

The Ismaili National Council, Generous Donors, Partners, Friends of the University

As-salaam-alaikum and Good Evening

It is a tremendous pleasure for myself and my fellow trustees to be in Karachi this evening surrounded by so many dedicated and loyal friends of the University.

Princess Zahra, Board Member for the Global Centre for Pluralism, attended the Global Pluralism Award ceremony held in Ottawa on November 14.

The Global Pluralism Award recognizes pluralism in action and celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.

Winners were selected by a jury of international experts from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, including foreign affairs, philanthropy and human rights.

The presidents of the Aga Khan University and the University of Michigan will meet on Monday in Ann Arbor, Michigan to kickstart a new phase in the partnership between their institutions, which has already attracted more than $7 million from the US National Institutes of Health for research in predictive health and other fields in East Africa.

The Ismaili Center Houston achieved a significant milestone today with a special ‘topping out’ ceremony attended by Prince Amyn and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.

To acknowledge his support in the planning and construction of the first Ismaili Center in the US, the event included a luncheon in honor of Mayor Turner, at which elected officials, civil society leaders, and friends and partners of the Jamat were present.