Prince Amyn receives Medal of Honour of the City of Porto
At a ceremony in Porto, Northern Portugal on 9 July, Prince Amyn was conferred with the Medal of Honour of the City by Mayor Mr Rui Moreira, in recognition of his patronage of the arts.
The distinction was also presented to Alberto Martins, former minister of Justice and former Member of Parliament of the Socialist Party.
As Portugal’s second largest city, Porto is known for its heritage, industry, and culture. At certain points in its history, the city has been occupied by the Celtic people, the Roman empire, and the Umayyad dynasty, which has lent a diverse character to the urban area. Porto’s historical core was proclaimed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
Speaking at the ceremony, which took place at the Mayor’s official residence on the anniversary of the arrival of the liberal army to Porto in 1832, Mayor Rui Moreira said: “Today we present the city’s Medal of Honour to a great patron of the arts with a concern for tolerance.”
Municipal medals aim to recognise distinguished individuals for their personal merits or civic deeds as well as municipal officials for the performance of their duties. The Medal of Honour of the City acknowledges those who have rendered services of exceptional relevance, or who have distinguished themselves in areas of human activity.
The conferral of the Medal of Honour of the City, grants the awarded individual the title of ‘Citizen of Porto’ and the collective entity the title of ‘Benefactor of Porto.’ The Medal of Honour of the City of Porto features an allegory and the heraldic symbol of the city in gold.
Earlier this year, in May, the Mayor of Porto conferred Mawlana Hazar Imam with the Keys to the City of Porto for his contribution “not only to Portugal, but also to Europe and to the world,” and to the betterment of society globally. Upon receiving the honour, Hazar Imam lauded Portugal for building a strong pluralist society.
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PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN in Bahrain 2022-03-18
Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities
2022-03-18: On the first day of his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Highness Prince Amyn Muhammad Agha Khan visited a number of cultural landmarks in Bahrain, on Friday the 18th of March, as His Highness was welcomed by Her Excellency Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, visiting the Bahrain National Theatre, Bab Al Bahrain, and Bahrain National Museum.
2022-03-18: On the first day of his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Highness Prince Amyn Muhammad Agha Khan visited a number of cultural landmarks in Bahrain, on Friday the 18th of March, as His Highness was welcomed by Her Excellency Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, visiting the Bahrain National Theatre, Bab Al Bahrain, and Bahrain National Museum.
PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN in Bahrain 2022-03-18
Agha Khan Music Program workshop concluded yesterday Friday 18 March at the Cultural Hall, which was presented to a number of musicians in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of His Highness Prince Amin Agha Khan.
The workshop focused on reading the creative process of Agha Khan band’s senior musical works in the light of traditional and contemporary music, including a free session of various musical instruments, as well as advanced lessons in improvisation and composing between cultures.
The workshop focused on reading the creative process of Agha Khan band’s senior musical works in the light of traditional and contemporary music, including a free session of various musical instruments, as well as advanced lessons in improvisation and composing between cultures.
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HH Prince Amyn Aga Khan informed about Bahrain's cultural achievements
Manama, Mar. 20 (BNA): His Highness Prince Amyn Muhammad Aga Khan paid a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain on March 18 and 19 during which he met with President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa. He was informed about the kingdom’s main cultural and civilizational achievements and visited landmarks in Manama and Muharraq.
Shaikha Mai praised the visit, stressing the importance of cooperation with the Aga Khan Foundation, pointing out the Aga Khan Award for Architecture which was won by Muharraq in 2019 and subsequently the kingdom reserved a seat in its steering committee.
Shaikha Mai informed HH Prince Amyn Muhammad Aga Khan about Bahrain’s cultural movement and achievements aimed at attracting the quality cultural tourism.
HH Prince Amyn Muhammad Aga Khan visited many cultural sites, including Bahrain National Museum, Bab Bahrain, Bu Maher Fort, the Information Centre, The Pearl Route, which is registered on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and Shaikh Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research. He attended at the end of his visit a musical concert by the Aga Khan band of senior musicians. The concert was organised in cooperation with the Aga Khan Musical Programme. He also attended a lecture on dialogue between cultures through arts, which was hosted by Bahrain National Museum and delivered by Dr Ulrike Al-Kamis, the Director and Chief Executive of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada.
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HH Prince Amyn Aga Khan informed about Bahrain's cultural achievements
Manama, Mar. 20 (BNA): His Highness Prince Amyn Muhammad Aga Khan paid a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain on March 18 and 19 during which he met with President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa. He was informed about the kingdom’s main cultural and civilizational achievements and visited landmarks in Manama and Muharraq.
Shaikha Mai praised the visit, stressing the importance of cooperation with the Aga Khan Foundation, pointing out the Aga Khan Award for Architecture which was won by Muharraq in 2019 and subsequently the kingdom reserved a seat in its steering committee.
Shaikha Mai informed HH Prince Amyn Muhammad Aga Khan about Bahrain’s cultural movement and achievements aimed at attracting the quality cultural tourism.
HH Prince Amyn Muhammad Aga Khan visited many cultural sites, including Bahrain National Museum, Bab Bahrain, Bu Maher Fort, the Information Centre, The Pearl Route, which is registered on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and Shaikh Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research. He attended at the end of his visit a musical concert by the Aga Khan band of senior musicians. The concert was organised in cooperation with the Aga Khan Musical Programme. He also attended a lecture on dialogue between cultures through arts, which was hosted by Bahrain National Museum and delivered by Dr Ulrike Al-Kamis, the Director and Chief Executive of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada.
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PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN Lisbon 2022-07-08 Music Lisbon
Aga Khan Master Musician and Guest Artist
Lisbon, 8 July 2022
At the Castelo de Sao Jorge in the presence of President Rebello de Souza of Portugal and Prince Amyn Aga Khan.
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Lisbon, 8 July 2022
At the Castelo de Sao Jorge in the presence of President Rebello de Souza of Portugal and Prince Amyn Aga Khan.
VIDEO: http://ismaili.net/timeline/2022/2022-0 ... usic-1.mp4
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2022, July 19: Prince Amyn Aga Khan visited the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada. The next day on July 20, he attended the banquet in honour of the donors of the Museum.
These are pics from the 19th when Prince Amyn Aga Khan arrived at the Museum on what will be soon known as the Aga Khan Boulevard in Toronto.
These are pics from the 19th when Prince Amyn Aga Khan arrived at the Museum on what will be soon known as the Aga Khan Boulevard in Toronto.
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Lisbon, 8 July 2022
At the Castelo de Sao Jorge in the presence of President Rebello de Souza of Portugal and Prince Amyn Aga Khan.
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Prince Amyn Aga Khan presented with an Honourary Citizenship of the City of Houston by Mayor Sylvester Turner
Shortly after his arrival in Houston yesterday, Prince Amyn met with Houston Mayor, the Honorable Sylvester Turner at City Hall. During their meeting, the Mayor bestowed Prince Amyn with an Honorary Citizenship of the City of Houston.
Prince Amyn is in Houston to review progress on the construction of the Ismaili Center, Houston — a new building incorporating spaces for social and cultural gathering, intellectual engagement, reflection, and spiritual contemplation being built by the Ismaili Community across from Buffalo Bayou Park in the heart of Houston.
During their meeting, Mayor Turner commended Prince Amyn for his “unselfish public service for the benefit and welfare of humanity” and presented him with a certificate of honorary citizenship.
The Mayor also highlighted the success Prince Amyn has “achieved in economic, social, and cultural development for communities around the world.” As a token of his high esteem, Mayor Turner also appointed Prince Amyn as a Goodwill Ambassador of the City of Houston.
Following their meeting, the Mayor and Prince Amyn viewed an exhibition at City Hall of the 20 shortlisted projects selected for the 15th cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
On Thursday, Prince Amyn will be joined by Mayor Turner at a luncheon with civil society leaders and elected officials, where they will share reflections on the Ismaili Center, Houston.
The event will be live streamed on The Ismaili TV. Click here for more details
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Prince Amyn met with the Honorable Mayor Sylvester Turner at City Hall. During their meeting, the Mayor bestowed Prince Amyn with an Honorary Citizenship of the City of Houston. Mayor Turner commended Prince Amyn for his “unselfish public service for the benefit and welfare of humanity” as he presented him with a certificate of honorary citizenship and appointed Prince Amyn as a Goodwill Ambassador of the City of Houston.
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(ANSA) - PARIS, 04 NOV - On the occasion of the 240th anniversary of the birth of Niccolò Paganini, the presentation event of the 57th was held yesterday at the Italian Embassy in Paris, under the patronage of the President of the Republic edition of the international violin competition "Paganini Prize".
In the presence of the President of the Liguria Region Giovanni Toti, the Mayor of Genoa Marco Bucci and the President of the Paganini Award Giovanni Panebianco, Ambassador Emanuela D'Alessandro welcomed personalities from the Italian and French institutional, economic and cultural world to seal the international launch of a cultural event that represents a true excellence of our country: "the deep cultural ties between Italy and France that the Quirinale Treaty calls us to renew and strengthen - he said - draw new life and new impetus from initiatives such as that of the Paganini Prize : thanks to the action of local authorities and their respective cultural institutions, our two countries are part of a virtuous dynamic of dialogue and the construction of a common cultural heritage, the promotion of excellence in the arts of music and entertainment, as well as the creation of new opportunities for young people in a sector that today deserves even more support and skills ntion after the particular difficulties of the pandemic years ".
(ANSA) - PARIS, 04 NOV - On the occasion of the 240th anniversary of the birth of Niccolò Paganini, the presentation event of the 57th was held yesterday at the Italian Embassy in Paris, under the patronage of the President of the Republic edition of the international violin competition "Paganini Prize".
In the presence of the President of the Liguria Region Giovanni Toti, the Mayor of Genoa Marco Bucci and the President of the Paganini Award Giovanni Panebianco, Ambassador Emanuela D'Alessandro welcomed personalities from the Italian and French institutional, economic and cultural world to seal the international launch of a cultural event that represents a true excellence of our country: "the deep cultural ties between Italy and France that the Quirinale Treaty calls us to renew and strengthen - he said - draw new life and new impetus from initiatives such as that of the Paganini Prize : thanks to the action of local authorities and their respective cultural institutions, our two countries are part of a virtuous dynamic of dialogue and the construction of a common cultural heritage, the promotion of excellence in the arts of music and entertainment, as well as the creation of new opportunities for young people in a sector that today deserves even more support and skills ntion after the particular difficulties of the pandemic years ".
INterview PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN Paris 2022-11-08 Sud
2022, November 9 to 13: The Carrousel du Louvre opens its doors to the Fine Arts Paris & La Biennale, from November 9 to 13. On that occasion Prince Amyn Aga Khan who has been associated to the world of Art was interviewed by the French radio station SUD RADIO on 8 November 2022. It is a long 52 minutes interview in French where Prince Amyn talks of his life with his brother, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, his interaction with his grandfather and father, with Begum Mata Salamat. The interview covers a broad range of subjects including the philanthropy philosophy of his family, his study at Harvard, his interest playing piano in his youth, his work at the United Nation, the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto and more.
We expect to be able to post soon an original French transcript and a n English translation by the staff at ismaili.net.
The VIDEO interview is available in the post below
We expect to be able to post soon an original French transcript and a n English translation by the staff at ismaili.net.
The VIDEO interview is available in the post below
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"Avec mon frère, on a toujours été très complice" - Le Prince Amyn Aga Khan
Le Prince Amyn Aga Khan : un titre héréditaire, un nom mythique, une immense fortune au service du mécénat . L’Aga Khan c’est aussi la Bégum dont le vol des bijoux a jadis défrayé la chronique. Il raconte le domaine de Chantilly dont il assure la sauvegarde, Karim Aga Khan IV, son frère, qui se consacre aux chevaux de course et sa passion pour l’art. Il est membre du Comité d’Honneur du Salon Fine Arts paris & la Biennale cette semaine au Carrousel du Louvre
The VIDEO is now available on:
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Le Prince Amyn Aga Khan : un titre héréditaire, un nom mythique, une immense fortune au service du mécénat . L’Aga Khan c’est aussi la Bégum dont le vol des bijoux a jadis défrayé la chronique. Il raconte le domaine de Chantilly dont il assure la sauvegarde, Karim Aga Khan IV, son frère, qui se consacre aux chevaux de course et sa passion pour l’art. Il est membre du Comité d’Honneur du Salon Fine Arts paris & la Biennale cette semaine au Carrousel du Louvre
The VIDEO is now available on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwJw6UW2HN8
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PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN sign agreement with Porto 2023-06-06
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2023, June 6th: Municipality of Porto and Aga Khan Portugal Foundation sign cooperation agreement
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The Municipality of Porto and the Aga Khan Portugal Foundation signed a cooperation agreement, in Alfândega do Porto, on Monday, which aims to "promote the quality of life of the population of the municipality, with a special focus on publics and territories with greater challenges". The document was signed by the Mayor, Rui Moreira, and Prince Amyn Aga Khan, even before the "Schools2030 Global Forum", which takes place for the first time in our country.
The agreement aims to "promote pluralism and citizenship through participation, networking and the creation of innovative and sustainable responses", including, among other examples, the "co-creation of a participatory strategic vision for childhood" and the "collaborative participation of education agents (teachers, non-teachers, families, community, researchers, policymakers)" in three age groups - 5, 10 and 15 years old - in six groups of schools in the municipality.
The constitution of "collaborative networks between civil society organizations, and between these and public sector institutions, and strengthening of the Private Institution of Social Solidarity (IPSS) of the municipality" and "parish social commissions of the Social Network of Porto and support in the mapping, consulting and evaluation of territorial approach programs (for example, Escolhas Program) or social development plans of the city" are other purposes in the document.
The agreement, which will be valid for one year and will be the subject of specific addenda or sectoral agreements, also provides for the "promotion and training for active ageing and quality of life of the population and informal/family and formal caregivers", the "promotion of the inclusion of young people in situations of social vulnerability", the "contribution to increasing the participation of young people in the construction of communities and projects to improve the quality of life", the "development of programs that promote the valorisation of diversity, including immigrant population, descendants and ethnic minorities" and the "support and collaboration in the implementation of municipal plans for gender equality and non-discrimination".
Porto's "long tradition of humanism and solidarity"
After the signing of the agreement, Rui Moreira and Prince Amyn Aga Khan were present at the opening ceremony of the "Schools2030 Global Forum", which takes place for the first time in Portugal. "It is undoubtedly prestigious for the city of Porto to host an event of this size and interest, whose organization was, for the first time, attributed to Portugal", said the mayor.
“Our city has a long tradition of humanism and solidarity, of openness and intercultural dialogue, of tolerance and political pluralism, of promoting education, science and innovation”, said Rui Moreira, adding: “Therefore, [the city of Porto] shares the goals of equity, inclusion, and quality that the 'Schools2030' program and the Aga Khan Foundation are promoting in education systems, in the so-called global south”.
For the mayor of Porto, "educational systems need to adapt to the principles of inclusive education, which advocate a teaching-learning process that guarantees the active and equitable participation of all students, regardless of their specific educational needs and their ethnic, cultural, social and biological characteristics".
“A global political commitment is needed to ensure that, also in precarious socio-economic contexts, education develops the potential of children and young people and prepares them for the future life”, concluded Rui Moreira.
Also present at the opening ceremony was the Minister of Education. “We advance in education if we work, if we develop together. It takes practice, but we also need research. We need to show, we need the evidence, the voice of the students, everything that is in the 'Schools2030' program”, assured João Costa.
“It's much easier to say it's impossible, but we have, in real life, people who, every day, show us that we shouldn't be afraid to experiment. No one has the magic key, but you show that this magic is possible”, he added.
Schools2030 Program
The Schools2030 Global Forum will be held for three days at Alfândega do Porto. The Aga Khan Foundation's program is focused on the sustained improvement of education from early childhood to secondary education, delivered by educational agents from ten countries (Afghanistan, Brazil, India, Pakistan, Portugal, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Uganda) and runs from 2020 to 2030.
The focus of the research, monitored by scientific partners (in the case of Porto, the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Porto) will be the transition years between the levels of education and teaching, namely the five, 10 and 15 years.
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2023, June 6th: Municipality of Porto and Aga Khan Portugal Foundation sign cooperation agreement
See 14 more photos in the bottom of this article.
The Municipality of Porto and the Aga Khan Portugal Foundation signed a cooperation agreement, in Alfândega do Porto, on Monday, which aims to "promote the quality of life of the population of the municipality, with a special focus on publics and territories with greater challenges". The document was signed by the Mayor, Rui Moreira, and Prince Amyn Aga Khan, even before the "Schools2030 Global Forum", which takes place for the first time in our country.
The agreement aims to "promote pluralism and citizenship through participation, networking and the creation of innovative and sustainable responses", including, among other examples, the "co-creation of a participatory strategic vision for childhood" and the "collaborative participation of education agents (teachers, non-teachers, families, community, researchers, policymakers)" in three age groups - 5, 10 and 15 years old - in six groups of schools in the municipality.
The constitution of "collaborative networks between civil society organizations, and between these and public sector institutions, and strengthening of the Private Institution of Social Solidarity (IPSS) of the municipality" and "parish social commissions of the Social Network of Porto and support in the mapping, consulting and evaluation of territorial approach programs (for example, Escolhas Program) or social development plans of the city" are other purposes in the document.
The agreement, which will be valid for one year and will be the subject of specific addenda or sectoral agreements, also provides for the "promotion and training for active ageing and quality of life of the population and informal/family and formal caregivers", the "promotion of the inclusion of young people in situations of social vulnerability", the "contribution to increasing the participation of young people in the construction of communities and projects to improve the quality of life", the "development of programs that promote the valorisation of diversity, including immigrant population, descendants and ethnic minorities" and the "support and collaboration in the implementation of municipal plans for gender equality and non-discrimination".
Porto's "long tradition of humanism and solidarity"
After the signing of the agreement, Rui Moreira and Prince Amyn Aga Khan were present at the opening ceremony of the "Schools2030 Global Forum", which takes place for the first time in Portugal. "It is undoubtedly prestigious for the city of Porto to host an event of this size and interest, whose organization was, for the first time, attributed to Portugal", said the mayor.
“Our city has a long tradition of humanism and solidarity, of openness and intercultural dialogue, of tolerance and political pluralism, of promoting education, science and innovation”, said Rui Moreira, adding: “Therefore, [the city of Porto] shares the goals of equity, inclusion, and quality that the 'Schools2030' program and the Aga Khan Foundation are promoting in education systems, in the so-called global south”.
For the mayor of Porto, "educational systems need to adapt to the principles of inclusive education, which advocate a teaching-learning process that guarantees the active and equitable participation of all students, regardless of their specific educational needs and their ethnic, cultural, social and biological characteristics".
“A global political commitment is needed to ensure that, also in precarious socio-economic contexts, education develops the potential of children and young people and prepares them for the future life”, concluded Rui Moreira.
Also present at the opening ceremony was the Minister of Education. “We advance in education if we work, if we develop together. It takes practice, but we also need research. We need to show, we need the evidence, the voice of the students, everything that is in the 'Schools2030' program”, assured João Costa.
“It's much easier to say it's impossible, but we have, in real life, people who, every day, show us that we shouldn't be afraid to experiment. No one has the magic key, but you show that this magic is possible”, he added.
Schools2030 Program
The Schools2030 Global Forum will be held for three days at Alfândega do Porto. The Aga Khan Foundation's program is focused on the sustained improvement of education from early childhood to secondary education, delivered by educational agents from ten countries (Afghanistan, Brazil, India, Pakistan, Portugal, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Uganda) and runs from 2020 to 2030.
The focus of the research, monitored by scientific partners (in the case of Porto, the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Porto) will be the transition years between the levels of education and teaching, namely the five, 10 and 15 years.
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Re: PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN -Merit Medal in Sintra 2024-06-28
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Sintra's Municipal Merit Medal was awarded in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation’s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area. Photo: Jose Carlos Nero / AKDN
The Mayor of Sintra yesterday awarded the town’s Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)’s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.
The honour was bestowed at the Town Hall during the Municipality Day celebrations hosted by Sintra City Council.
“It’s an appropriate day to salute you,” said Mayor Basílio Horta in his address at the event. “The Aga Khan Foundation, for us, is a very very important partner, which serves our entire municipality, but extensively people who have special needs.”
“I’m delighted by the work that the Aga Khan Foundation has been doing here,” said Prince Amyn, who also highlighted the importance of education, early childhood development, and culture in addressing some of the challenges that communities and societies face today.
“My thanks to you very much,” he added, “I hope to be back soon in Sintra.”
Prince Amyn is a member of the board of directors at AKF, an agency dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty and improving quality of life through sustainable development. Operating in more than 30 countries, AKF focuses on a range of areas including education, health, economic development, culture, and environmental sustainability.
Over the past 20 years, AKF has been working with migrant, job seeking, and ageing populations in Sintra to increase opportunities and uplift living conditions. In partnership with the Municipality of Sintra, a region known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty, AKF has implemented several key projects aimed at enhancing educational opportunities, promoting economic development, and fostering social inclusion.
Current projects include early childhood development, youth training and digital literacy programmes, support for environmental conservation efforts, and further strengthening community engagement.
Sintra's Municipal Merit Medal was awarded in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation’s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area. Photo: Jose Carlos Nero / AKDN
The Mayor of Sintra yesterday awarded the town’s Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)’s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.
The honour was bestowed at the Town Hall during the Municipality Day celebrations hosted by Sintra City Council.
“It’s an appropriate day to salute you,” said Mayor Basílio Horta in his address at the event. “The Aga Khan Foundation, for us, is a very very important partner, which serves our entire municipality, but extensively people who have special needs.”
“I’m delighted by the work that the Aga Khan Foundation has been doing here,” said Prince Amyn, who also highlighted the importance of education, early childhood development, and culture in addressing some of the challenges that communities and societies face today.
“My thanks to you very much,” he added, “I hope to be back soon in Sintra.”
Prince Amyn is a member of the board of directors at AKF, an agency dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty and improving quality of life through sustainable development. Operating in more than 30 countries, AKF focuses on a range of areas including education, health, economic development, culture, and environmental sustainability.
Over the past 20 years, AKF has been working with migrant, job seeking, and ageing populations in Sintra to increase opportunities and uplift living conditions. In partnership with the Municipality of Sintra, a region known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty, AKF has implemented several key projects aimed at enhancing educational opportunities, promoting economic development, and fostering social inclusion.
Current projects include early childhood development, youth training and digital literacy programmes, support for environmental conservation efforts, and further strengthening community engagement.
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Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred with Municipal Merit Medal
Dhaka, July 1 -- The Mayor of Sintra awarded the town's Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn Aga Khan, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)'s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.
The honour was bestowed at the Town Hall during the Municipality Day celebrations hosted by Sintra City Council last week.
"It's an appropriate day to salute you," said Mayor Basilio Horta in his address at the event. "The Aga Khan Foundation, for us, is a very very important partner, which serves our entire municipality, but extensively people who have special needs."
"I'm delighted by the work that the Aga Khan Foundation has been doing here," said Prince Amyn, who also highlighted the importance of education, early childhood development and culture in addressing some of the challenges that communities and societies face today.
"My thanks to you very much," he added, "I hope to be back soon in Sintra."
Prince Amyn is a member of the board of directors at AKF, an agency dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty and improving quality of life through sustainable development. Operating in more than 30 countries, AKF focuses on a range of areas including education, health, economic development, culture and environmental sustainability.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of Bangladesh.
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Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred with Municipal Merit Medal
Dhaka, July 1 -- The Mayor of Sintra awarded the town's Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn Aga Khan, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)'s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.
The honour was bestowed at the Town Hall during the Municipality Day celebrations hosted by Sintra City Council last week.
"It's an appropriate day to salute you," said Mayor Basilio Horta in his address at the event. "The Aga Khan Foundation, for us, is a very very important partner, which serves our entire municipality, but extensively people who have special needs."
"I'm delighted by the work that the Aga Khan Foundation has been doing here," said Prince Amyn, who also highlighted the importance of education, early childhood development and culture in addressing some of the challenges that communities and societies face today.
"My thanks to you very much," he added, "I hope to be back soon in Sintra."
Prince Amyn is a member of the board of directors at AKF, an agency dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty and improving quality of life through sustainable development. Operating in more than 30 countries, AKF focuses on a range of areas including education, health, economic development, culture and environmental sustainability.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of Bangladesh.
Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc
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Monday, July 1, 2024
Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred with Municipal Merit Medal
The Mayor of Sintra awarded the town’s Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn Aga Khan, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)’s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.
The honour was bestowed at the Town Hall during the Municipality Day celebrations hosted by Sintra City Council last week.
“It’s an appropriate day to salute you,” said Mayor Basílio Horta in his address at the event. “The Aga Khan Foundation, for us, is a very very important partner, which serves our entire municipality, but extensively people who have special needs.”
“I’m delighted by the work that the Aga Khan Foundation has been doing here,” said Prince Amyn, who also highlighted the importance of education, early childhood development and culture in addressing some of the challenges that communities and societies face today.
“My thanks to you very much,” he added, “I hope to be back soon in Sintra.”
Prince Amyn is a member of the board of directors at AKF, an agency dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty and improving quality of life through sustainable development. Operating in more than 30 countries, AKF focuses on a range of areas including education, health, economic development, culture and environmental sustainability.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred with Municipal Merit Medal
The Mayor of Sintra awarded the town’s Municipal Merit Medal to Prince Amyn Aga Khan, in recognition of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)’s many years of work to enhance the quality of life in the local area.
The honour was bestowed at the Town Hall during the Municipality Day celebrations hosted by Sintra City Council last week.
“It’s an appropriate day to salute you,” said Mayor Basílio Horta in his address at the event. “The Aga Khan Foundation, for us, is a very very important partner, which serves our entire municipality, but extensively people who have special needs.”
“I’m delighted by the work that the Aga Khan Foundation has been doing here,” said Prince Amyn, who also highlighted the importance of education, early childhood development and culture in addressing some of the challenges that communities and societies face today.
“My thanks to you very much,” he added, “I hope to be back soon in Sintra.”
Prince Amyn is a member of the board of directors at AKF, an agency dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty and improving quality of life through sustainable development. Operating in more than 30 countries, AKF focuses on a range of areas including education, health, economic development, culture and environmental sustainability.
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Prince Amyn joins the Oversight Committee of the Ismaili Center Houston for a group photograph. Photo: IPL / Mairaj Hakim
2024, July 2: Prince Amyn Aga Khan visits Houston to review progress on Ismaili Center.
During a short working visit, Prince Amyn met with the Mayor of Houston, the Honorable John Whitmire, to discuss progress on the construction of the Ismaili Center in Houston, the seventh such center in the world and the first in the United States.
Mayor Whitmire and Prince Amyn shared their aspiration for the Ismaili Center to be a place of dialogue, understanding, and learning through cultural and educational events serving all Houstonians.
Ismaili Centers mark the permanent presence of the Jamat. Architecturally unique, each Ismaili Center incorporates spaces for social and cultural gatherings, intellectual engagement and reflection, as well as spiritual contemplation. Like its counterparts around the world, the Ismaili Center Houston will represent Ismaili Muslims and be a place for dialogue, learning, and bridge-building across all communities. It will also seek to promote greater understanding about Islam, Muslims, and their history and civilizations, as well as of the Ismaili community, by highlighting shared values and experiences.
Prince Amyn and Jamati leaders met with the design team, including lead design architect Farshid Moussavi, structural engineer Hanif Kara, and landscape architect Thomas Woltz. They reviewed progress on the gardens and the key spaces and facilities, including the prayer hall, blackbox theater, social hall, the open air eivans, and administrative offices.
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Prince Amyn joins the Oversight Committee of the Ismaili Center Houston for a group photograph. Photo: IPL / Mairaj Hakim
2024, July 2: Prince Amyn Aga Khan visits Houston to review progress on Ismaili Center.
During a short working visit, Prince Amyn met with the Mayor of Houston, the Honorable John Whitmire, to discuss progress on the construction of the Ismaili Center in Houston, the seventh such center in the world and the first in the United States.
Mayor Whitmire and Prince Amyn shared their aspiration for the Ismaili Center to be a place of dialogue, understanding, and learning through cultural and educational events serving all Houstonians.
Ismaili Centers mark the permanent presence of the Jamat. Architecturally unique, each Ismaili Center incorporates spaces for social and cultural gatherings, intellectual engagement and reflection, as well as spiritual contemplation. Like its counterparts around the world, the Ismaili Center Houston will represent Ismaili Muslims and be a place for dialogue, learning, and bridge-building across all communities. It will also seek to promote greater understanding about Islam, Muslims, and their history and civilizations, as well as of the Ismaili community, by highlighting shared values and experiences.
Prince Amyn and Jamati leaders met with the design team, including lead design architect Farshid Moussavi, structural engineer Hanif Kara, and landscape architect Thomas Woltz. They reviewed progress on the gardens and the key spaces and facilities, including the prayer hall, blackbox theater, social hall, the open air eivans, and administrative offices.
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