Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2013 shortlist announced
Lisbon, 30 April 2013 — The shortlist of nominees for the 2013 cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture was announced today at Portugal’s Palacio das Necessidades (the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). The 20 nominees for the US$ 1 million prize range from a modern high rise apartment block to the revival of traditional building techniques.
Full details are available at the AKDN website.
Social activist from Chitral galvanises youth around the world
Hina Hazrat is enabling young people around the world to turn their ideas into action. Last year, her digital youth network, which enables young people to put their social action ideas to work, find partners for their projects and collectively work for a better world, received recognition at the World Summit Youth Awards.
Are you feeding your children empty calories?
Childhood obesity rates in the United States have more than tripled in the past thirty years, with many other western countries showing similar trends. What foods are children eating that may be contributing to this epidemic, and what can be done? Researchers at the US National Cancer Institute used the national nutrition survey database to find answers.
Unlocking children's potential in the early years through art and music
The early years (from birth to six) are the period of most rapid growth in brain development. Exposure to music helps develop listening and auditory discrimination skills while contributing to motor skill development and increasing the range and flexibility of the voice. Similarly, introducing art to children at a young age has a number of benefits, ranging from improving creativity to increasing self-confidence.
Asian Civilisations Museum and Far East Jamat showcase Ismaili culture
The Far East Jamat had an opportunity to experience Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum – Architecture in Islamic Arts, a special exhibition of the Aga Khan Museum Collection that visited Malaysia and Singapore last year. The exhibitions also provided an opportunity for the Jamat to reach out and share Ismaili culture and values with the wider public.
Eight dynamic women share leadership stories at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby
Prominent female entrepreneurs, business leaders, policy makers, and academics shared their experiences, challenges, and opportunities, at a launch event for Technovation Challenge, held at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. The Technovation programme, which is sponsored by the Aga Khan Education Board, is designed to inspire teenage girls to explore studies and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Around the world
Africa
- Aga Khan Trust for Culture to revitalise Nairobi City Park •
- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Nairobi •
- Mawlana Hazar Imam attends inauguration of new EAC headquarters
Asia
- FOCUS India delivers search and rescue training as part of Delhi emergency exercise •
- Matchmaker pairs volunteer skills with institutional needs •
- Princess Zahra lauds achievements of Aga Khan School in Osh on its 10th anniversary
Middle East
- Ismaili Centre, Dubai hosts dialogue on social entrepreneurship •
- RAYS OF LIGHT radiates at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai •
- RAYS OF LIGHT to arrive at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai later this month
Europe
- Video: Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi delivers 2013 Milad-un-Nabi lecture at the Ismaili Centre, London •
- Ismaili Centre welcomes visitors during Open House weekend in London •
- “Bridging hearts, opening minds and doing things together” at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon
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