Montreal World Partnership Walk campaign launches today
Categorie : Ismaili NewsThe Montreal branch of the national World Partnership Walk launched its annual campaign today. Now in its 26th year, the Walk raises awareness and funds for international development initiatives in some of the world’s poorest communities, such as revitalizing rural economies in Asia and Africa, en ...
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Mon Feb 2010
Ismaili Muslim Students Association at University of Texas
Categorie : Ismaili NewsBy Vidushi Shrimali – Monday, February 8, 2010, For the small group of students trying to create the Ismaili Muslim Students Association, the third time’s the charm. Since 2004, various students have unsuccessfully tried to start the association twice on campus. Ismaili Muslims belong to the ...
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Mon Feb 2010
Yasmin Mawani: Building Cross-cultural Bridges in York Region
Categorie : Ismaili NewsBuilding cross-cultural bridges in York Region Excerpts: There was a time when Yasmin Mawani thought her son’s school had her telephone number on speed dial. She was constantly getting calls and her initial reaction was to blame her son. “My two boys went to a predominantly white school and as t ...
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Mon Feb 2010
Gojal clamours for urgent attention
Categorie : Ismaili NewsA month has already passed since the devastating landslide of Atabad Hunza. KKH, the lifeline of communication between Pakistan and China lies blocked. This situation coupled with the already poor communication infrastructure in Gojal area has increased the miseries and danger to the lives of the 25 ...
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Mon Feb 2010
Abid Virani, Co-founder of Student Reach International
Categorie : Ismaili NewsDecember 13, 2009 Vik Kirsch – Excerpts: GUELPH — A group of Guelph students is trying to make a difference in the lives of citizens of a small south African nation, and the public can help. They are working on a youth-focused documentary and hope to receive funding from Aviva Canada’s rec ...
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Mon Feb 2010
Rosemina Nathoo, Chief of Staff for Canadian Minister of Labour
Categorie : Ismaili NewsBy Barbara Sibbald Ambitious about the world and her place in it, Rosemina Nathoo decided in grade school that she was going to make a difference. Undeterred by bureaucracy and the procedural nature of government affairs, she quickly made waves in international policy and trade law. Now a senior pol ...
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Mon Feb 2010