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Women of diverse backgrounds exchange stories and ideas at the International Women’s Day event held at the Ismaili Centre, London. Photo: Sadrudin Verjee
Following a talk he delivered at The Institute of Ismaili Studies in December 2009, Eboo Patel converses with audience members about the work of his Interfaith Youth Core. Photo: Courtesy of The Institute of Ismaili Studies
Alnoor Merchant, Head Librarian and Keeper of the Ismaili collections at The Institute of Ismaili Studies in London, speaks about the origins of historic artefacts in the Aga Khan Museum collection at the University of Texas at Arlington. Photo: Shezad Manjee

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From the archive

June 2008

Running a marathon with a global impact

In April 2008, Zahira Virani ran the Flora London Marathon, pushing her limits while raising funds for development initiatives of the Aga Khan Foundation. Shaneen Makhani spoke with her to learn what motivated her, and how she managed to juggle her training with her family and work commitments.

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Breakfast provides quick and easy fuel to start the day

Eggs for breakfast provide a good source of protein and quite filling. Photo: Olgica Krasic (sxc.hu/LoraPalmer)

After a good night’s rest, your body needs fuel to kick-start the day. Everyone should make breakfast a habit, especially children. It provides energy throughout the day and improves your ability to concentrate.

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The shared value of religious pluralism — A conversation with Eboo Patel (Part 1)

Eboo Patel, founder and Executive Director of the Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago-based institution building the global interfaith youth movement, addressing an audience at The Institute of Ismaili Studies in London. Photo: Courtesy of The Institute of Ismaili Studies

In the first of a two-part series, TheIsmaili.org spoke with Eboo Patel, the Founder and Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Core, an organisation that promotes mutual respect and pluralism among young people from different religious traditions. Patel shares his understanding of religious pluralism and explains what motivates him in his work.

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Trial without sight: How one woman’s triumph against the odds allowed her to give back to society

Rozina Issani and her guide Kate cross the finish line at the third annual Joe’s Team Triathlon in Muskoka, Ontario. Photo: Courtesy of Rozina Issani

Imagine swimming 750 metres, then biking 20 kilometres, and finally running 5 kilometres in a span of a few hours. Sounds like an intense physical challenge? How about taking this on without your sense of sight? Rozina Issani shares her inspiring personal story.

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Youth practicing Jubilee dance for Golden Jubilee celebration in Texas.

Youth practicing Jubilee dance for Golden Jubilee celebration in Texas.

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The 2008 Euroventures Conference took place at Le Palais des Congrès de Paris, from 4 – 5 October

 
 
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