The hospital, operated by the Aga Khan Health Service (AKHS) Kenya, was first established as an 18-bed dispensary and maternity home in 1952, and grew into a 46-bed facility by 1985. Today, it is an ultra-modern, 123-bed, state-of-the-art institution that provides integrated healthcare services, offering advanced clinical programs in cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, critical care, and maternal-child health.

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The Aga Khan University hosted a Global Convocation ceremony on Saturday, February 17, bringing together its graduating classes in Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. The event was presided over by Princess Zahra, in which she addressed the graduating class.

Read the full speech.

This past week, Princess Zahra paid a six-day visit to Kenya, where she toured AKDN projects and met with key leaders from across the country.

Her visit commenced with the 40th global convocation ceremony of the Aga Khan University, a beacon of inspiration and achievement. At the jubilant 20th anniversary celebrations of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, Princess Zahra joined students, faculty and esteemed guests in celebrating two decades of achievements, growth and impact. In Kisumu, Princess Zahra commemorated the expansion of the Aga Khan Hospital which will now offer critical health services previously unavailable to the community.

View the highlights of Princess Zahra's visit and celebrate the significant milestones of the AKDN through The Ismaili Update:

• Episode 1
• Episode 2
• Episode 3

Exciting news! Each local council in Ontario will now have its own customized newsletters and social media channels. This means you can easily stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in your local Jamat.

Whether you're in the Southwest, the City of Toronto, or the Northeast, we've got you covered. Read on to discover the channels available in your area and how to subscribe.

Southwest Ontario

• Brampton
• Brantford
• Guelph
• Halton
• Hamilton
• Kitchener
• London
• Meadowvale
• Mississauga
• Niagara Falls
• Windsor

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• Subscribe to the Southwest Ontario Al-Akhbar Newsletter.
• Follow @theismailisouthwestontario on Instagram.
• Follow @theismailiswo on Facebook.

Toronto

• East York
• Etobicoke
• Downtown
• Don Mills
• Scarborough
• Willowdale
• Ismaili Centre, Toronto

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• Subscribe to the Toronto Al-Akhbar Newsletter.
• Follow @theismailitoronto on Instagram.
• Follow @theismailitoronto on Facebook.

Northeast Ontario

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• Belleville
• Kingston
• Oshawa
• Ottawa
• Peterborough
• Pickering
• Richmond Hill
• Sudbury
• Unionville

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• Follow @theismailineo on Instagram.
• Follow @theismailinortheastontario Facebook.

Stay up-to-date on upcoming community programs and events by subscribing to the weekly digital Al-Akhbar.

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Cyberbullying involves the use of computers, smartphones or other connected devices to post or share harmful, false, or cruel content about someone else with the intention of intimidating, threatening or belittling them, or harming their reputations.

This type of harassment can have serious emotional consequences, is never acceptable, and can result in legal action.

If you know of someone who is being cyberbullied, please show support and compassion to the victim.

Let’s all speak up when we see such unacceptable behaviour. Bullying thrives in environments of silence.

As brothers and sisters, let us protect those who are vulnerable by promoting empathy, kindness and inclusion in all of our interactions with each other, in person and online.

Resources for Youth

If you are being cyberbullied, you can talk to someone at Kids Help Phone a free, 24/7 confidential counselling, information and referrals, and support service for young people.

KidsHelpPhone.ca

Text: 686868

Call: 1-800-668-6868

Resources for Parents, Caregivers and Educators

There are things you can do to prevent and deal with cyberbullying if it happens to you or to someone you care about.

You can reach out to your Mukhi, Kamadia, Mukhiani or Kamadiani, or contact ACCESS.

For more information, visit the Government of Canada’s Cyberbullying site.

On Saturday, December 16, the Ontario Jamat united to commemorate Mawlana Hazar Imam's 87th birthday as #OneJamat. This event was made achievable through the unwavering dedication of 400+ volunteers who diligently commenced preparations for this event two months prior. Further, on the day itself, these volunteers kicked off their day as early as 6 am, devoting over 15 hours of relentless effort. The menu for the evening consisted of flavourful chicken korma, saffron rice, channa masala, carrot achaar, salad, and naan for over 20,000+ Jamati and multifaith family members across Ontario in the evening.

Volunteers on the cooking and preparation team spent the entire day preparing the delicious meal with passion and precision. To ensure this delicious food stayed fresh and warm, a team of enthusiastic volunteers stepped up to deliver it to each Jamatkhana in a timely and well-coordinated manner. This involved a seamless delivery operation, highlighting the spirit of teamwork and generosity. Finally, committed volunteers at each Jamatkhana served the delicious meal to members of the Jamat, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose, and serving – as always - with a smile. 

Commemorations like this one emphasize our shared love for the Imam and the Jamat, and the power of our collective action which leaves a lasting positive impact on our community. The Institutions and all members of the Jamat are thankful for all of the dedicated volunteers and for their countless hours of selfless khidma.  

Check out the highlights here!

Did you know that FOCUS has been responding to crises and providing relief with the support of the Canadian Jamat for almost three decades?

FOCUS provides on-the-ground support to directly reduce suffering and save lives and support community-based disaster risk reduction programmes.

FOCUS works with partner organizations to advance Mawlana Hazar Imam's vision of fostering safety, sustainability, and resiliency for the most vulnerable communities in which the Jamat lives.  It has been a challenging year for many around the world, suffering from natural disasters, conflict, and instability.

From supporting displaced persons in Turkiye, building resilience against natural disasters, and helping to rebuild livelihoods in Canada, the work of FOCUS has been critical for our Jamat and the communities in which they live. To date, with your generous support, the Toronto region has reached 44% of its campaign target. As we enter the last week of the campaign, please consider making a one-time donation or become a FOCUSSTAR today by visiting here.

Help us reach our goal to care for more families and save lives. 

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.