Mowlana Hazar Imam's various activities

Activities of the Imam and the Noorani family.
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Prince Karim Agha Khan calls on President
Paris, 10 December 2012(APP); Prince Karim Agha Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, today called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at Hotel Plaza Athenee. He congratulated the President and the Government of Pakistan on organizing, along with UNESCO, a high level event for the promotion of education in Pakistan. The President appreciated the services of Prince Karim Agha Khan across the world particularly for the people of Pakistan in the education sector, poverty eradication, women empowerment and socio-economic development of the poor strata of society. The President wished Prince Karim Agha Khan long life, good health and prosperity. The President also invited him to visit Pakistan at his convenience.

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21 Dec 2012

Aga Khan-funded hotel and spa for Chantilly estate

BY Kath Hudson

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The Aga Khan-funded hotel at the Chantilly estate, on the outskirts of Paris, has got off to a solid start, after its launch in September.
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2013, January 22: Paris, France: H.H. The Aga Khan met Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete at the legendary Meurice hotel.

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Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete katika mazungumzo na Kiongozi wa Jumuiya ya Ismailia duniani HH The Aga Khan alipomtembelea Hotel le Meurice jijini Paris.


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Aga Khan wins at Cour de Cassation, the highest French Court

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Four years after Nicolas Sarkozy granted the Aga Khan an exemption from all French taxes, the former President has intervened on behalf of the billionaire religious leader in long-running divorce proceedings with his German wife.

The Times learnt of Mr Sarkozy’s assistance to the Karim Aga Khan as the Prince’s office confirmed that the highest French court has just quashed a 2011 divorce ruling and € 60 million settlement for the Begum Inaara Aga Khan.

It emerged last year that Mr Sarkozy, as President, had accorded the Aga Khan the exceptional dispensation. A letter from Mr Sarkozy, leaked to the media, showed that he used a rare “courtesy” power as head of state to grant the favour on the ground that the twice-married Prince had based his philanthropic activities in France.

The new decision by the Paris Cour de Cassation, based on a legal point, sends France’s most expensive divorce for retrial at a Paris appeal court in about a year’s time.

The original appeal ruling, in Amiens, had attributed all responsibility for the marital breakdown to the Aga Khan, and raised a settlement of €12 million to €60 million. The Aga Khan, 76, and his estranged wife, Gabriele Thyssen, 49, have been waging an eight-year legal battle that began in Switzerland and passed through British courts before ending in France. The couple have a 13-year-old son, Aly.

The Amiens court failed to establish the Prince’s wealth but it heard estimates of €5 billion to € 10billion. Most of this comes from voluntary donations from people among the 15 million members of the Islamic Ismaili community, of which he is the head. Legal fees in the case have run into millions, qualifying it as one of history’s most expensive divorce cases.

Mr Sarkozy, who is a lawyer by profession, intervened behind the scenes last autumn. He began negotiating directly on the Prince’s behalf with his estranged wife’s lawyers in October with the aim of obtaining a settlement, according to sources close to the case. No agreement was reached.

Lawyers for both sides declined to confirm or deny the former President’s action but The Times has seen legal e-mails referring to his direct role from October to December. The former President, who lost the election to François Hollande in May, has been “pulling the strings in the background” for the Aga Khan, whose base is at the Aiglemont estate near Chantilly, the horse-racing capital of France just north of Paris, the sources say.
A spokeswoman for Mr Sarkozy declined any comment on his possible role in the divorce. Bernard Grelon, the Aga Khan’s lawyer, was not available for comment yesterday.

The Aga Khan’s spokesman said that there would be no comment beyond confirmation that the Paris court had “struck down all provisions of the Amiens court of appeal”.

Elodie Mulon and other lawyers for the Begum declined to go beyond a statement confirming that the divorce ruling had been quashed “in a purely technical decision”.

The link between Mr Sarkozy and the Aga Khan, who holds British citizenship, is Eric Woerth, the Mayor and MP of Chantilly, who conducted the Aga Khan’s civil wedding ceremony at Aiglemont in 1998. Mr Woerth resigned as Mr Sarkozy’s Budget Minister after he came under criminal investigation in 2010 over allegations that Liliane Bettencourt, the L’Oréal heiress, had made illegal donations to Mr Sarkozy’s 2007 election campaign. The inquiry is continuing.

Mr Sarkozy was reported this week to be involved in the possible creation of a London-based private equity fund. He has in the past repeatedly declared his interest in making serious money and since he left office he has been earning substantial sums with lectures, speeches and other enterprises.

A decade ago, the Aga Khan worked with Mr Woerth, spending millions to renovate the Chantilly domaine. Mr Woerth was one of the witnesses in his divorce proceedings.

The Aga Khan commands his world business empire from Aiglemont. The operations earn about €1 billion a year, according to one informed source.
The Aiglemont domaine is also a command centre for the Swiss-based global Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which carries out humanitarian operations around the world.

Mr Sarkozy’s 2008 letter referred to the establishment of AKDN in France and concluded: “I am pleased to inform you of my decision to grant you the benefit of high international courtesy in its widest sense, notably with the exoneration of direct taxes, stamp duty and wealth tax.”

The Begum, who recently moved from Ascot, Berkshire, to Switzerland, would stand to inherit as his spouse if the Aga Khan should die before the dissolution of their marriage. But in 2009 under the French procedure of “divorce for fault”, the Amiens court ruled that his adultery was to blame and rejected his counter-allegation that she had failed to attend to her religious duties as his spouse.

She had, among other matters, produced evidence of an affair with an airline stewardess. The Aga Khan instigated an appeal to the Cassation court, not over the financial settlement but over the ruling that he bore all responsibility for the marital breakdown.

The couple were married in 1998 after the Harvard-educated Prince was divorced from his first wife, Sally Croker-Poole, a British former fashion model. His second wife, born in Frankfurt, was previously married to Prince Karl-Emich zu Leiningen.

The Aga Khan’s decision to challenge the divorce decision surprised friends, who had been expecting him to marry Beatrice von der Schulenburg, 44, the divorced wife of a City recruitment company head. The pair have had a long relationship and remain together pending an outcome to the divorce proceedings, said an informed source.
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political impasse in Afghanistan - Wikileaks docs

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US embassy cable - 09KABUL3383
THE AGHA KHAN TRIES TO SOLVE ELECTORAL IMPASSE
Identifier: 09KABUL3383
Wikileaks: View 09KABUL3383 at Wikileaks.org
Origin: Embassy Kabul
Created: 2009-10-21 10:34:00
Classification: CONFIDENTIAL
Tags: KDEM PGOV PREL AF
Redacted: This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks.

VZCZCXRO5756
PP RUEHAG RUEHROV RUEHSL RUEHSR
DE RUEHBUL #3383/01 2941034
ZNY CCCCC ZZH
P 211034Z OCT 09
FM AMEMBASSY KABUL
TO RUEKJCS/DEPSECDEF WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
RHEHAAA/NSC WASHDC PRIORITY
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 2405
INFO RUCNMEM/EU MEMBER STATES COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
RUEHRL/AMEMBASSY BERLIN PRIORITY 2239
RUEHIL/AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD PRIORITY 8042
RUEHLO/AMEMBASSY LONDON PRIORITY 3870
RUEHNE/AMEMBASSY NEW DELHI PRIORITY 7413

C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 KABUL 003383

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/21/2019
TAGS: KDEM, PGOV, PREL, AF
SUBJECT: THE AGHA KHAN TRIES TO SOLVE ELECTORAL IMPASSE

Classified By: Ambassador Karl Eikenberry for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)

1. (C) Summary and Comment. The very well-informed Aga Khan
told assembled ambassadors 14 October that he had met
separately with President Karzai and leading opposition
candidate Abdullah Abdullah, and had told them that the
political process in Afghanistan has failed. He urged the
two candidates to establish a common program for Afghanistan
and then create a government designed to implement it.
Attending ambassadors applauded his engagement and suggested
the Ismaili leader follow up with President Karzai,
emphasizing the need to respect the electoral process.
Ambassador Eikenberry added that discussions with both
candidates have gone forward on a broad range of issues that
should contribute to a common program that the Aga Khan might
use for specifics in his follow up discussions. With his
access and the high level of assistance the Aga Khan
Development Network (AKDN) affords to Afghanistan, the Aga
Khan is a serious voice that Afghans, including Hamid Karzai,
respect and listen to. End Summary and Comment.



2. (U) Background: The Agha Khan became Imam of the Shia
Imami Ismaili Muslims in 1957. He is the 49th hereditary Imam
of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims and a direct descendant of
the Prophet Muhammad though his cousin and son-in-law Ali,
the first Imam, and his wife Fatima, the Prophet Muhammad's
daughter. The Ismailis live in 25 countries, mainly in West
and Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and North
American and Western Europe. The Aga Khan was born on
December 13, 1936, in Geneva. He grew up in Kenya and
attended school in Switzerland. He graduated from Harvard
University in 1959 with a BA Honors Degree in Islamic
history. He is Director of the AKDN, which focuses on
health, education, culture, rural development,
institution-building, and the promotion of economic
development. The AKDN's Afghanistan program includes
large-scale rural development, health, education, and civil
society programs; microfinance; rehabilitation of historic
neighborhoods; the Babur Gardens in Kabul; the Roshan mobile
phone network; and, the renovation of the five-star Serena
hotel in Kabul. End Background.

3. (C) On 14 October the Aga Khan met with Ambassadors of
the United States (Eikenberry and Carney), France, UK, India,
Pakistan, Germany, EU, and the Commander of International
Security Assistance Forces (ISAF). The Aga Khan's
representative, Ali Mawji, organized the event. After
presentations by the assembled guests that generally
emphasized Afghanistan's perilous security and political
conditions, the Aga Khan embarked on an informative tour d'
horizon, including details of his suggestions following
earlier meetings with President Karzai and Dr. Abdullah. The
Aga Khan focused on three main concerns: the role of
Afghanistan's neighbors and opportunities to gain support
from them; regional perceptions of the development future of
Afghanistan; and, his assessment of the current political
situation here.

4. (C) Underscoring the important role of Afghanistan's
neighbors, the Aga Khan assessed to the diplomats that each
of the presidential candidates could draw on possible support
from their circles of neighboring friends. Regarding his
regional perceptions of the development future of
Afghanistan, he emphasized that its provinces are in
different stages of development, and therefore, will need
varying approaches to development. This is particularly
critical for border provinces that share ethnic groups across
frontiers. He questioned whether Afghanistan's neighbors
share his analysis. A common regional view is necessary in
order to reach consensus on cross-frontier development -- a
concept which has already worked in Badakshan province where
the lesson of cross-frontier ethnicity has proved crucial.


5. (C) Security is another essential precondition because
ethnic groups must feel safe, the Ismaili leader stated. To
succeed, one must assess conditions at the frontiers, paying
particular attention to ethnic group demography in these
border areas, including the viability of working with each
group. In his view, irrespective of the election results, we
must "drive hard" on development wherever we can. He asked
COMISAF to keep an eye on security in the north and the west,
both "areas of promise."


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6. (C) The Aga Khan's third point centered on the political
situation. The Aga Khan explained that he had solicited
Karzai's and Abdullah's views on the future of the country in
the face of a failed political process. He recounted that he
had advised both candidates that, regardless of the election
outcome, they should work together. The Aga Khan had urged
them to devise a common agenda for the next three to five
years, which would require promptly establishing
communications to discuss their program. The key element to
the program would be appointing competent people in the key
ministries.

7. (C) The Agha Kahn had also asked them to consider
whether, in the event a second round was required, would it
be in Afghanistan's best interest to hold Parliamentary
elections scheduled for next spring? Given the high level of
risk entailed in holding two elections within a ten-month
period, he had urged the two candidates to consider avoiding
this scenario. The Aga Khan believed the candidates are
aware that they should assume some responsibility over this
matter, but he was uncertain whether their role would be
positive or negative.

8. (C) In his presentation, the Agha Kahn mentioned his
awareness that the Afghan Constitution does not allow for a
prime minister; whatever position Abdullah would occupy must
be constitutional and must factor in parliamentary
sensitivities. He concluded to his Afghan interlocutors that
this is a matter the Afghans must resolve, suggesting that
establishing clear goalposts would lend structure to this
tenuous period and reduce the centrifugal tendencies of
Afghanistan's political class. He took on board without
comment the French Ambassador's suggestion that a "Senior
Minister" be named who could perform the role of a PM,
without the title, but that ensuring parliamentary acceptance
would be vital.

9. (C) In response to questions and observations, the Aga
Khan noted that he does not favor changing the Constitution.
Rather, the new government should be allowed to first
function long enough to build momentum. Later there would be
time to discuss the Constitution. In this context, the Aga
Khan reiterated the critical role ethnicity plays, in
particular the cross-frontier realities of the Pashtun
community. Key here is that the ethnic group looks, not at
the frontier, but at themselves and their position vis-a-vis
other ethnic groups. By extension, the implication of this
dynamic is important for dealing with the insurgency;
stabilization in the ethnic communities can assist efforts to
reintegrate elements of the insurgency.

10. (C) Ambassador Eikenberry observed that the electoral
process is on wobbly rails, with the risk of seeing things
blow up, which if it does, would impact the current U.S.
debate. The Aga Khan expressed concern that the two Afghan
men might agree in principle, but not on a set of objectives
and on an agreed program. The Ambassador then noted the
existence of a detailed dialogue with both candidates about a
five-year agenda. He reported that the response from both
Abdullah and Karzai has been positive thus far and could
serve as a basis for a common perspective that the Aga Khan
might use should he follow-up with the two.
EIKENBERRY

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H.H. The Aga Khan in Afghanistan

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H.H The Aga Khan has arrived in Afghanistan for the oath ceremony of the new president Dr Ashraf Ghani Ahmad Zai, And Chief Executive of Afghanistan Dr Abdullah Abdullah.

Gani’s first act after being sworn in was to sign a decree creating the post of chief executive. Abdullah was sworn in to that job moments later

H. H. The Aga Khan has also met with previous President Karzai.

Here is an article from Kaama also reported on The Nation

http://www.khaama.com/prince-karim-aga- ... arzai-6771


Prince Karim Aga Khan hails former president Hamid Karzai

By Ghanizada - Mon Sep 29 2014, 3:01 pm

Prince Karim Aga Khan, leader of the Ismaili Muslims hailed the former Afghan President Hamid Karzai for his efforts in reconstruction of Afghanistan.

The President Palace media office following a statement said Prince Karim Aga Khan met with the former president Hamid Karzai on Monday.

Prince Aga Khan was among the several foreign dinitaries who attended the presidential inauguration which was the first peaceful transition of power in the history of Afghanistan.

Prince Aga Khan reaffirmed support to Afghanistan and the Afghan people during his meeting the former president, the statement said.

Karzai also hailed the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for supporting Afghanistan during the past 13 years and urged for continued support of the Aga Khan network in Afghanistan.

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has been actively involved in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, mainly in health and education sectors.

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Same news as above in The Nation

http://nation.com.pk/international/29-S ... mid-karzai

Prince Karim Aga Khan hails former president Hamid Karzai

September 29, 2014, 7:16 pm


KABUL- Prince Karim Aga Khan, leader of the Ismaili Muslims hailed the former Afghan President Hamid Karzai for his efforts in reconstruction of Afghanistan.

The President Palace media office following a statement said Prince Karim Aga Khan met with the former president Hamid Karzai today.

Prince Aga Khan was among the several foreign dignitaries who attended the presidential inauguration which was the first peaceful transition of power in the history of Afghanistan. Prince Aga Khan reaffirmed support to Afghanistan and the Afghan people during his meeting the former president, the statement said.

Karzai also hailed the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for supporting Afghanistan during the past 13 years and urged for continued support of the Aga Khan network in Afghanistan.

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has been actively involved in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, mainly in health and education sectors.
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I am pleased to share the link below to the video coverage of President Karzai's farewell with the heads of Diplomatic Corps and IOs in Afghanistan which includes Mrs. Mawani's remarks. Congratulations to all!


Please scroll to mins 21 of the video to watch Mrs. Mawani's on behalf of our Instituion and Hazar Imam. remarks.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gjd3k8jOEc <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gjd3k8 ... tu.be&hd=1> &feature=youtu.be&hd=1

Video link:

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President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai Meets Prince Karim Aga Khan

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http://president.gov.af/en/news/36971
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http://president.gov.af/en/news/36971

President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai Meets Prince Karim Aga Khan
Publish Date: Sep 30, 2014 Category: General

President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai met on Monday with the Spiritual Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, his Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan.

The bilateral meeting was held at the Presidential Palace, where Prince Karim Aga Khan congratulated Dr. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai on his election as the President-elect of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Prince Aga Khan said that he was honored to have attended the President’s inauguration ceremony.

His Royal Highness said that he was impressed by President Ahmadzai’s knowledge and his respect to the Constitution of Afghanistan.

Welcoming his Royal Highness to Afghanistan, President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai thanked him for the steps he has taken for investment in Afghanistan.
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Aga Khan Development Network reaffirms support to new Afghan govt

By Khaama Press - Thu Oct 23 2014, 2:03 pm

aga khan development networkThe Aga Khan Development Network reaffirmed continued support to Afghanistan and the newly formed national unity government.

Noor Jahan Mawani, the ambassador of his highness prince Karim Aga Khan to Afghanistan met with the Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdulllah on Thursday.

The office of Chief Executive following a statement said Aga Khan’s ambassador to Afghanistan Ms. Mawani conveyed the message of his highness prince Karim Aga Khan to Dr. Abdullah, congratulating him for taking the office as Chief Executive Officer of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

The statement further added that Ms. Mawani reaffirmed that the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) institutions are prepared to continue supporting the national unity government of Afghanistan.

In the meantime, the Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah said the government of Afghanistan expects that the Aga Khan Development Network continues to its support to Afghanistan and Afghan people in an effective way.

Dr. Abdullah also added that the new government is committed to implement key reforms in the governmental institutions, including the electoral bodies.
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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan hosts ADI board meeting in Paris

His Highness has been the President of ADI since 2000.

Background

The Académie Diplomatique Internationale (ADI) is an international organisation dedicated to promoting modern diplomacy and contributing to the understanding and analysis of the emerging dynamics in global affairs.

From its historic residence in Paris, the ADI convenes conferences, seminars, and public debates on contemporary issues, conducts training programmes in diplomatic practice, and provides other services through its membership club that is open to the Paris-based diplomatic, business, and foreign policy communities.

The Board of the Académie Diplomatique Internationale consists of ambassadors accredited to France, whose countries are involved with the Académie’s activities. The Board is convened on a quarterly basis by its President, His Highness the Aga Khan.

On December 12, 2012, the General Assembly, attended by ambassadors and representatives from 72 states, was convened at the Académie Diplomatique Internationale under the presidency of His Highness the Aga Khan. His Highness presented the President’s Report, followed by a report on ADI activities by the Director General, Jean-Claude Cousseran. A general discussion on ADI activities and the development of its projects ensued. The General Assembly elected the Board, which then was convened to elect the members of the executive committee. His Highness the Aga Khan was unanimously reelected as the President.

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From Twitter, posted originally by the Ambassador of Sweden on 25th January 2016.

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Réunion du Conseil d'Admin.de l'Académie Diplomatique Internationale sous présidence de son Altesse l'#AgaKhan. #ADI

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Sundial: the Aga Khan sells 49% to Qatar

2/2/2016 11:08

The next two steps will be the reorganization of the airline, Meridiana and its subsidiary Air Italy will become one and the announcement of redundancies

Memorandum of understanding between the Aga Khan and the Qatar whereby the former agrees to yield, per second, the 49% of Sundial.

The signature took place this past weekend, as can be read on lanuovasardegna.it. This morning, in Rome, the directors of the company will illustrate the operation to the Government. This is the first step, but in order for the agreement to become effective, shows the source, need more of these two steps.

The first is the reorganization of the company, namely Meridiana and its subsidiary Air Italy will become one. According to rumors, the second will encompass the first. What does it mean? The new company will have costs and contracts of Air Italy, as the manager of the Aga Khan considered more competitive.

And then there is the second step, that concerning the announcement of redundancies. We talk about high numbers resulting from the entry of Qatar Airways. According to rumors that have been collected from the World Union, could be around 900. For most this would be flight attendants (from 400 to 500). Obviously these figures that were not confirmed by either the company or the Government.
Also, it is not yet clear whether the redundancies will affect only Sundial or even Air Italy. According to regional sources, the redundancies will be offered an alternative that provides the opportunity to go to work in Qatar, Qatar Airways.

The unions are afraid that Malpensa could become the main base, instead of Olbia. Hypothesis, though, last night in environments of the region was excluded.

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http://www.guidaviaggi.it/notizie/176776/meridiana

Meridiana: l’Aga Khan cede il 49% al Qatar
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Photos of Visits by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Aly Khan to Mozambique in the late 1950’s

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The Ismailis: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan and his Life’s Work – A radio program hosted by German Radio, Bayern 2 Radio Wissen

The approximately 15 million Ismailis are a Shiite community and this faith community is recognized by the importance it gives to using the intellect in practicing the teachings of the Quran. As a result, the Ismailis view knowledge as a divine gift. Even the women have a distinct position here.

— Veronika Hofer, Journalist & Documentary Director of “Karim Aga Khan and his life`s work”

Following His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan’s Golden Jubilee, journalist and filmmaker Veronika Hofer followed His Highness across the world for 2 years covering a multitude of AKDN projects such as the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in Doha, Qatar (2010-11-24), the opening of the Heart and Cancer Centre of the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya (2011-07-25) and various other projects including the one in Kabul, Afghanistan and Al-Azhar Park in Cairo, Egypt. The documentary, “Karim Aga Khan and his life`s work” had it’s broadcast premiere on the occasion of His Highness’ 75th birthday on ARTE – the Franco-German TV station and its affiliated worldwide network in 2011. While the video documentary is no longer available on ARTE, a radio program of the documentary continues to be available.

Bayerischer Rundfunk – Bayern 2 Radio Wissen: Die Ismailiten – Erlösung durch Wissen

Bavarian Radio – Bayern 2 Radio Wissen: The Ismailis – Salvation through knowledge

Listen to Radio Baveria presentation at Bayern 2 | Radio Wissen | Ismailiten

Story, translation from German, and courtesy: Paderborner ‘SJ’ Blog

The audio starts with the famous saying of Hazrat Ali
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“There is no greater wealth than wisdom, no greater poverty than ignorance; no greater heritage than culture and no greater support than consultation.”

Hazrat Ali was the 1st Imam of the Shias 650 years after the death of Jesus Christ.

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His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

February 19, 2016 – AKDN: Arriving in Sharm el-Sheikh on the eve of the conference, the Aga Khan was welcomed by the Governor of South Sinai, Major-General Khaled Fouda and Secretary General of the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development, Ambassador Dr Hazem Fahmy.

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Africa’s moment is here and Africans will seize it, says Mawlana Hazar Imam

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21 February 2016

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, 21 February 2016 — “Africa’s moment has come,” declared Mawlana Hazar Imam, and it has arrived with “an inspiring new spirit of African confidence.”

Also see:
» AKDN press release and speech
» Africa 2016 Forum website

“What I see emerging today is a refreshingly, balanced confidence in Africa — a spirit that takes encouragement from past progress, while also seeking new answers to new challenges,” said Hazar Imam, “understanding that the best way to move into the future is to walk hand-in-hand with partners who share one’s goals.”

He noted that forging such partnerships requires a commitment to pluralism as well as the strengthening of civil society, so that it can work together with the public and private sectors to advance sustainable social progress.

Mawlana Hazar Imam was speaking at the Africa 2016 Forum taking place this weekend under the patronage of the President of Egypt, His Excellency Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, alongside the African Union. The gathering brought together African heads of state and more than 800 high-level government and business leaders from across the continent to advance opportunities in regional investment and trade.

Challenges for the continent remain, notably “the enormous problem of unemployment among the young in countries with the highest percentage of youth in the world,” observed Hazar Imam, but economic measures paint a positive picture — “growing GDP and foreign direct investment… the rise of a vital middle class and the expansion of consumer spending, now breaking through the one trillion dollar mark.”

Africa’s confidence today stands in contrast to the historic problem of social fragmentation, in which difference between ethnicity, tribe, nationality, or religion causes “a breakdown of cooperation, an undercurrent of fear, and even a paralysing polarisation in our public life,” observed Hazar Imam. But human diversity can also be seen as a blessing and an opportunity.

“I believe this changing attitude toward diversity is now happening in Africa, in part because of a new sense of African confidence,” said Mawlana Hazar Imam. This is evident from the increased cooperation “across tribal and religious lines, across political divisions and national boundaries.”

Hazar Imam also cited the success of the Aga Khan Development Network, “now active in 13 African countries, in fields ranging from health and education, to travel and hospitality, from food and clothing companies to banking and finance, media and culture.” The vital role played by AKDN agencies in numerous public-private partnerships — including Bujagali Dam in Uganda, the National Park of Mali and AKDN’s educational initiative in East Africa — demonstrates the unique value that civil society can offer.

“Civil society includes a host of professional, labour, ethnic and religious groups, and a broad array of non-governmental organisations,” explained Mawlana Hazar Imam.

“I focus on civil society because I think its potential is often under-appreciated,” continued Hazar Imam. “But, in fact, it is often the quality of the third sector — civil society — that is the ‘difference-maker’. It not only complements the work of the private and public sectors, it can often help complete that work.”

“I believe that social progress will require quality inputs from all three sectors — public, private and civil society.”

Sadly, misunderstanding, underfunding and outright repression often hamper the efforts of civil society. But the values that underpin it are also fundamental to African history.

“For centuries, African life has been characterised by a vast array of indigenous informal groups, sustained by citizen donations and voluntary service,” observed Mawlana Hazar Imam. “Many Africans have grown up amid such groupings, learning to emphasise their mutual interests, to pool their resources, and to share in shaping their local communities.”

Indeed, the influence of civil society has made itself felt at key moments in recent African history. Hazar Imam cited examples, such as in shaping the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi that ended 12 years of civil war, resolving the 2007 violence in Kenya, in the drafting of Tunisia’s new constitution, and in responding to the recent Ebola crisis.

“It is part of the African way,” said Mawlana Hazar Imam.

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Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kenya

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16 March 2016

Nairobi, 16 March 2016 — Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Kenya yesterday evening for a visit during which he will inaugurate the Nation Media Group’s new state-of-the-art printing press.

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Upon his arrival, he was greeted by the Honourable Ndung’u Gethenji MP, Chairman of the Defence and Foreign Relations Committee on behalf of the Government of Kenya.

Aga Khan Development Network Resident Representative Aziz Bhaloo and Ismaili Council for Kenya President Nawaaz Gulam and Vice-President Shamira Dostmohamed welcomed Mawlana Hazar Imam on behalf of AKDN institutions and the Jamat.

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His Highness the Aga Khan meets with President of Madagascar Hery Rajaonarimampianina in Paris, 13 October 2016.

Antananarivo, Madagascar - On 13 October 2016, the President of the Republic of Madagascar, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, met with His Highness the Aga Khan to discuss development in Madagascar, where the Aga Khan Development Network operates a number of programmes.

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has been implementing a rural development programme in all seven districts of north-western Madagascar’s Sofia Region since 2005. To date, the programme has provided more than 46,000 smallholder farmers with technical support and training on improved rice farming. Farmers have been able, on average, to triple their yields. In turn, greater yields have led to more food-sufficient households and surpluses that have been sold in neighbouring towns.

In support of these efforts, the Premiere Agence de Microfinance (PAMF) was established in 2006. PAMF works closely with AKF to provide financial services in Sofia, operating in both the rural areas and small cities. It has expanded to 13 branches, including outside Sofia.

PAMF also works in the urban areas of the Analamanga region, and cities such as Majunga in Boeny, where it is focused on small traders and artisans as well as the rural sectors of these urbanized districts.

In addition to loans to groups for rice and vegetable production, small equipment purchases and group savings accounts. PAMF also offers loans for warehousing and inventory credit in its own granaries, in borrowers’ own granaries or in village granaries.

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H.H. The Aga Khan has landed in Bishkek, accompanied by prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan, his son, for the inauguration of the first of three residential campuses of the UCA (University of Central Asia) in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan on 19th October at 11am local time (GMT +6) . The opening will be live webcast.
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Bishkek, October 16 / Kabar /. Princess Zahra Aga Khan arrives in Bishkek later today for a two-day visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. This is her first visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. Princess Zahra is the eldest child and only daughter of His Highness the Aga Khan, the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Anna Vorobeva, Communications Officer of the Aga Khan Development Network Representation reports.

In Bishkek, Princess Zahra Aga Khan will meet leadership of the country to discuss current and future partnerships of the AKDN with the Kyrgyz Republic in education and health sectors. She will also visit public health and educational facilities for a better understanding of the country’s experience in social sector development sector.

On 18 October, Princess Zahra Aga Khan will participate in an official 10th Anniversary of the Aga Khan School, Osh. Established by the Aga Khan Education Services in 2002, the Aga Khan School has become an important part of the Osh City fabric creatively responding to the educational needs of children and preparing them to become competitive in the modern world.

In Osh, Princess Zahra will also visit an early childhood development center rehabilitated by the Aga Khan Foundation and its partners. She will also meet with the Governor of Osh Oblast and Mayor of Osh City.

Princess Zahra Aga Khan heads the AKDN’s Social Welfare Department with specific responsibility for health, education and built environment issues in the developing world. These include Aga Khan Education Services, an AKDN agency, which operates more than250 schools and advanced educational programmes in South and Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East since the 1950s.
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Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kyrgyz Republic ahead of UCA Naryn Campus inauguration

17 October 2016

Bishkek, 17 October 2016 — Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Kyrgyzstan this evening, ahead of the inauguration of the University of Central Asia’s Naryn campus. He was accompanied by Prince Aly Muhammad.

Her Excellency Elvira Sarieva, Minister of Science and Education received Mawlana Hazar Imam on behalf of the Kyrgyz government. Aga Khan Development Network Resident Representative for Kyrgyzstan Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, who is also the Executive Chairman of the UCA Board Executive Committee, and Dr Mahmoud Eboo, Chairman of the Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum, welcomed Hazar Imam on behalf of the institutions and the Jamat.

In a gesture of traditional hospitality, Hazar Imam was presented with an offering of non (bread) by two students from the Aga Khan School in Osh.

As Chancellor of the University of Central Asia, Mawlana Hazar Imam will preside over the inauguration of the first of its three residential campuses in Naryn on Wednesday, 19 October. The ceremony is due to take place at 11:00 AM Kyrgyzstan Time (GMT+6) and will be webcast at TheIsmaili.org/live.

Founded in 2000 by an international treaty between Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Presidents of Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Kazakhstan, the UCA is a secular and private university dedicated to the socio-economic development of Central Asia, and particularly its mountain societies.

The Naryn campus welcomed its first class of 71 undergraduate students in September. They come from Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. UCA residential campuses in Khorog, Tajikistan and Tekeli, Kazakhstan are anticipated to open in 2017 and 2019 respectively.
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for
Finance met His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan on the sidelines of the 75th Anniversary celebrations of the French agency for Development in Paris Wednesday.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here Wednesday said
that the Minister expressed good wishes to Prince Karim Aga Khan and said that the government and people of Pakistan acknowledged the contributions of His Highness in the social development sector with particular reference to Pakistan.

Prince Karim Aga Khan conveyed his best wishes to the Finance
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Our Imam, Our Times

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Looking back on 50 years of the Imamat of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

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The Aga Khan: Sweet and endearing stories of his childhood days in Kenya


FROM THE DIARY OF LATE KADERALI B. PATEL
(RELIGIOUS TUTOR OF PRINCE KARIM AGA KHAN AND PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN)


His Highness the Aga Khan III (1877-1957), who became the 48th Imam of Ismaili Muslims in 1885 at the age of 7, was in the 51st year of his reign when his first grandson, Prince Karim, was born on December 13, 1936 in Geneva. Destined to become the 49th Imam some 20 years later in 1957, Prince Karim spent his early childhood in Kenya with his younger brother Prince Amyn during the Second World War.

The three heartwarming stories, below, were recorded in Gujarati in a diary kept by Kaderali B. Patel, who was responsible for imparting religious training to Prince Karim and Prince Amyn while they were in Kenya. The stories are adapted from Farida S. Kassam’s English translation that appeared in a special edition of “Africa Ismaili,” published in July 1982 to mark the Silver Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan.

The Aga Khan on his “toto” days in Kenya


“When I speak of places that have played a major role in my life, no place comes to mind more quickly than Kenya. My ties here go back to my “toto” days – how can I ever forget our childhood house on Caledonian Road, now named the Denis Pritt road and the mega rhubarb I grew up the rain-water drain, or driving down the garden steps in the late Sir Eboo’s car? And how could I forget my brother’s despair when his pet bantam chickens were eaten one night by a visiting leopard? Little did I suspect that the next night my rabbits would suffer the same fate.” — Aga Khan, State banquet, Nairobi, August 13, 2007.

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STORY #1: WORK BUILDS THE BODY: CHOPPING WOOD, GROWING CROPS AND CARING FOR THEM


“Just as we need food and water, so do the plants. Near our vegetable garden there are many large trees. The wind blows many leaves onto our crops. Young plants would get buried under the weight of these leaves, so every morning both of us collect all the leaves and burn them.” — Prince Karim

One morning, sitting on the ground, Prince Karim was chopping some wood with his axe. Rather astonished to find him thus occupied, I told him: “Prince Karim, you will hurt your hands with the axe because it is very sharp. If you asked the gardeners, they would chop the wood for you.”

Smiling, Prince Karim answered: “You are right, my axe is very sharp; but I am chopping the wood very carefully. I exercise my arms doing this job. Those people who do not exercise, do not work and are lazy, soon become weak.”

“In the evening, my brother and I will hoe the ground and plant some grain. Then we shall fetch water from the tap and water our crop. Small plants will soon grow from the seeds. Look, all these carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbages, etc., have been planted by us. There are some maize plants too. Soon we shall grow some flowers. We very much like to work in this way.”

Prince Amyn was standing nearby and I asked him which was his crop. He took my hand and led me to his section. “Here, these are carrots, beetroot, and a grain crop as well,” he said happily.

“Work hard. No doubt we must work hard. If we did not look after our cultivation and if we did not water the plants, how would the plants grow?”

Prince Karim added: “Just as we need food and water, so do the plants. Near our vegetable garden there are many large trees. The wind blows many leaves onto our crops. Young plants would get buried under the weight of these leaves, so every morning both of us collect all the leaves and burn them.”

The Princes looked after their plantation with keen interest. I have seen them doing different jobs regularly. “Work builds the body,” was Prince Karim’s motto, which I will never forgot.

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STORY #2: EXCELLING IN SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION


“The programme of religious instruction lasted an hour daily. The Princes enjoyed and listened attentively to the short stories of the Holy Prophets and Ismaili Pirs. They would never show any reluctance in saying their Namaz.” — Diary

Prince Karim and Prince Amyn always did their lessons. Their governess, Miss Lyon, paid great attention to their education. She taught them English, maths, writing and art with great care.

The Princes loved to colour pictures of animals and birds. They collected large and small pictures and carefully stuck them into an album.

When Prince Aly Khan and Princess Tajudaulah visited them in Nairobi, both the Princes would show them their albums.

Every morning the Princes came to their study-room to learn Namaz. The moment they entered the study room they greeted me with ‘As-salam-alaikum’ [Peace be unto you] and, standing up, with arms folded, l returned their greeting with ‘Wa-alaikum-salaam [And unto you, peace]. The programme of religious instruction lasted an hour daily. The Princes enjoyed and listened attentively to the short stories of the Holy Prophets and Ismaili Pirs.

Prince Karim and Prince Amyn would never show any reluctance in saying their Namaz. Whatever lesson was taught to them, they made a great effort to remember it and next day repeated it, trying to excel each other. They did not like to make mistakes. They were only satisfied when they were sure they had learnt the subject thoroughly and could answer questions without hesitation. They never became irritated.

As soon as the hour for lessons was over, Prince Karim and Prince Amyn would take me to their garden and tell me all about their cultivation.

“We have planted many different flowers along the paths. When all the flowers bloom, the paths will change their colour and we shall be very pleased,” they said.

As we were talking, we were joined by Miss Lyon. The Princes told her about their various plants and showed them to her.

As it was hot, Miss Lyon told the Princes to go and put on their hats. They ran into the bungalow, put on their hats and rode off on their bicycles to play tennis.

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STORY #3: RECITATION OF IDD NAMAZ AT AGE 7, AND REPEATED IDD MUBARAK HAND SHAKES



“There were many children who attended the Idd Namaz. Most of these children came to wish us Idd Mubarak and shake hands with us. Among these children were some who shook hands with us and then, greatly excited, came back for a second handshake.” — Prince Amyn

Prince Karim Aga Khan reciting Idd Namaz on the occasion of Idd ul FitrPrince Karim Aga Khan leading the Idd ul Ftir prayers in Nairobi in 1944. Photo: 25 Years in Pictures. Islamic Publications, London, UK, Volume 1.

Prince Karim first recited the Idd Namaz in public in his childhood, at the age of seven, at Nairobi Chief Jamatkhana. It had been announced in the Jamatkhana the previous day that Prince Karim would lead the Idd Namaz at 10 a.m. All Ismailis were delighted when they heard the announcement.

Next day was Idd-ul Fitr. Early in the morning all Ismailis arrived dressed up in their best clothes. The officers all wore golden red gowns. This was a very unique occasion and everyone’s heart was filled with inner happiness.

At 10 a.m, Prince Karim arrived at the Main Jamatkhana on Government Road with his brother Prince Amyn. The Jamat’s chief officers welcomed the Princes.

Prince Karim took his place in front of the Jamat and recited the Namaz. Then Prince Karim and Prince Amyn stood in line with the officers and for hours shook hands with Ismaili brethren and wished them ‘Idd Mubarak’.

They gladdened the hearts of thousands of people who will never forget the ‘Idd Mubarak’ uttered by Prince Karim.

A portrait of Prince Karim Aga Khan in a volunteer uniform when he was nine years old. Photo: Diamond Jubilee Souvenir, 1946, published by the Ismailia Association of Africa. The magazine was acquired from Sadruddin Khimani Family Collection, Vancouver, Canada.


In the evening, when I went to see the Princes at their bungalow, I found them talking to Miss Lyon on the verandah. I went nearer and greeted them with a salaam. Prince Karim asked me to come closer. I respectfully bowed before him and said: “You must be tired, standing for hours and shaking hands with so many people.”

Prince Karim replied, smiling: “We are not at all tired. In fact we are very pleased that on this holy occasion we were able to meet and shake hands with all Ismailis, young and old alike. Indeed, we are very happy.”

I asked Prince Amyn if he was tired. He replied: “Not at all. There were many children who attended the Idd Namaz. Most of these children came to wish us Idd Mubarak and shake hands with us. Among these children were some who shook hands with us and then, greatly excited, came back for a second handshake. Even though we knew this, we shook hands with them again. We were pleased to make them happy.”

I said: ‘You are right when you say some children came twice to shake hands with you. As this was their first occasion to shake hands with you, they were tremendously happy.’

I asked Prince Amyn if he would offer the Idd Namaz the following year. He replied: “I cannot promise you that. It depends on what my parents have to say. It is every child’s duty to obey his parents.”

Prince Karim added to this: “That’s true. We must obey our parents. God is not pleased with those children who do not listen to their parents.”

It seemed that flowers poured out of the Princes’ mouths when they said these words.

Prince Karim and Prince Amyn were extremely happy on that auspicious day.

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President’s Medal 2017

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President’s Medal 2017

The Architectural League of New York
President’s Medal Dinner

The Architectural League is recognizing His Highness the Aga Khan on the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the Aga Khan Award in Architecture, which celebrates achievements in architecture and urbanism that serve an Islamic population anywhere in the world; spotlights issues of sustainability, quality of life, local craft and building traditions; and helps to preserve and develop public spaces, buildings, and landscapes of great cultural and civic importance. A commitment to pluralism suffuses the work of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, along with other programs of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Aga Khan Development Network, of which it is a part. “Pluralism,” the Aga Khan has said, “results when people decide to value and understand human differences through mutual respect and civic inclusion.” He has written that “In the troubled times in which we live, it is important to remember, and honor, a vision of a pluralistic society. Tolerance, openness and understanding towards other peoples’ cultures, social structures, values and faiths are now essential to the very survival of an interdependent world. Pluralism is no longer simply an asset or a prerequisite for progress and development, it is vital to our existence.”

His Highness the Aga Khan established the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1977 to identify architectural projects that successfully address the needs and aspirations of communities in which Muslims have a significant presence. Winners of the most recent 13th triennial Award Cycle were announced in 2016 and include a community center in rural Bangladesh that interprets local building traditions and materials to respond to an environmentally sensitive site; a public space in Copenhagen promoting integration across lines of ethnicity, religion, and culture; and a bridge in Tehran that connects two parks separated by a highway and has itself become a much treasured urban space.

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture evaluates works of architecture, landscape design, and urbanism using a comprehensive set of criteria that recognizes design’s potential to foster a sense of belonging within culturally pluralistic communities worldwide while simultaneously elevating quality of life and addressing issues of environmental sustainability. The award’s comprehensive and considered deliberation process makes it one of the most respected and coveted awards in architecture.
This event is currently sold out and at capacity. No tickets are being sold or distributed. Please contact the League’s Development Director, Nicholas Anderson, at anderson@archleague.org for any other information.


Recent recipients of The Architectural League’s President’s Medal include Michael R. Bloomberg, Henry N. Cobb, Richard Serra, Renzo Piano, Amanda M. Burden, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Hugh Hardy, Richard Meier, Ada Louise Huxtable, Robert A.M. Stern, Kenneth Frampton, Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, and Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown.
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Aga Khan Awarded The 2017 Architectural League President's Medal

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The Architectural League of New York has announced the recipient of its 2017 President’s Medal: His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Aga Khan Award in Architecture – an annual award established to celebrate building concepts that have successfully addressed the needs of Muslim communities from around the world.

The Architectural League’s highest honor, the President’s Medal is awarded annually to recognize individuals for an extraordinary body of work in architecture, urbanism, art, or design. The medal will be presented by League President Billie Tsien at a May 18 dinner in New York.

In a press release, The Architectural League explained the values championed by the Aga Khan in his work promoting issues of sustainability, quality of life, local craft and building traditions:

A commitment to pluralism suffuses the work of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, along with other programs of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Aga Khan Development Network, of which it is a part. “Pluralism,” the Aga Khan has said, “results when people decide to value and understand human differences through mutual respect and civic inclusion.” He has written that “In the troubled times in which we live, it is important to remember, and honor, a vision of a pluralistic society. Tolerance, openness and understanding towards other peoples’ cultures, social structures, values and faiths are now essential to the very survival of an interdependent world. Pluralism is no longer simply an asset or a prerequisite for progress and development, it is vital to our existence.”

At the ceremony on May 18th, humanities scholar Homi K. Bhabha, city planner Amanda M. Burden, architects Die&#769;be&#769;do Francis Ke&#769;re&#769; and Billie Tsien, and League executive director Rosalie Genevro will remark on the achievements of the Aga Khan, while presenting him with the award.

Past recipients of The Architectural League’s President’s Medal have included Michael Bloomberg, Henry N. Cobb, Richard Serra, Renzo Piano, Amanda Burden, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Hugh Hardy, Richard Meier, Ada Louise Huxtable, Robert A.M. Stern, Kenneth Frampton, Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, and Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown.

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2017, May 18 in New York: Arrival of H.H. The Aga Khan with his son Prince Aly Muhammad followed by arrival of Princess Zahra. H.H The Aga Khan, Imam of the Ismailis, has received the President’s Medal at the Dinner of The Architectural League

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Prince Aly Muhammad (Left) accompanying his father, H.H. The Aga Khan in New York on 18 May 2017.
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