Raising Awareness on Gender Equality through Art
By Sara Alidina Art. They say it has the power to change the world, and change begins at home. Muskaan Kassam, a young member of the Tanzanian Jamat, found her incentive to make a difference…
Updates from the Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Tanzania
Life-long learning is one of the many mandates of the Economic Planning Board (EPB) for Tanzania. Many Jamati members can still have the opportunity to continue their learning in various ways. At EPB, we are…
Resolving commercial disputes with the Conciliation and Arbitration Board
Note: Below is a hypothetical example of a commercial dispute and how CAB can help resolve this situation. This story is fictitious and for illustrative purposes only.* Fatima and Ali were childhood friends from Pakistan….
Updates from the Aga Khan Education Board
Recent activities from our AKEB students The Aga Khan Education Board for Tanzania supports students of all ages in the Jamat to keep them active and engaged. Take a look at some of their recent…
Self-isolation as best practice
As Ismailis, we have always cared for one another in times of need. As Canadian Journalist Farah Nasser says, by practicing self-isolation and social distancing at this time, we are helping to curb the spread…
How to cope in a crisis
In recent days, the global Covid-19 pandemic has taken up the majority of news coverage, social media activity, and general communication. The threat of coronavirus is serious, though it’s important to retain some perspective and…
The Symobilsm of the Day of Mi’raj
“Glory be to Him Who took His servant by night from the Masjid al-Haram to the Masjid al-Aqsa whose surroundings We have blessed, so that We might show him of Our signs…” [Al-Isra (17:1)] Today,…
Nawruz
Nawruz is a Persian word meaning “New Day”. It is also the first day of spring and it is celebrated every year on the 21st of March. The origins of Nawruz festival are traced to…
Working from home for parent and students
Many of you may be joining online learning sessions, others catching up worksheets and some finding ways to stay up to date with the exam information. While we work towards remaining safe, let us also…
Advisory by Economic Planning Board on the Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Tanzania & Zambia
With the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) across 182 countries, the economic impact is global and is expected to result in slow economic growth in the coming months. The progression of the virus has is leading…