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Shifting Mindsets in Post-Soviet Tajikistan
February 17, 2012As part of a collection of feature stories, “20 years after the USSR: A look at the unique aspects of aid delivery in former Soviet republics,” the article submitted by Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. focuses on the changing mindsets in post-Soviet Tajikistan, from civil war to the growth of village organizations and cross-border initiatives.
Antiseptic Care of Umbilical Cord Can Save Newborns
February 9, 2012Cleaning a newborn's umbilical cord with an antiseptic can reduce the risk of infection or death, revealed a study by the Aga Khan University's division of Women and Child Health.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared the Habib Bank Limited privatization lawful, saying under the best global practices the government had transferred the bank's ownership in a transparent manner to Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development.
Upcoming Performances of Aga Khan Music Initiative
February 9, 2012
Asia Society, as part of the 2012 spring season of its series "Creative Voices in Muslim Asia," is pleased to present one of the most outstanding Afghan rubab players of his generation, Homayun Sakhi, in concert with Switzerland-based sarod virtuoso Ken Zuckerman, a leading disciple of the late Ali Akbar Khan and a consummate master in his own right....The concert is presented in collaboration with the Aga Khan Music Initiative, a program of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.Read more from broadwayworld.com here.
See the complete 2012 U.S. tour schedule here.
Interview with Habib Bank Limited CEO
February 5, 2012Zakir Mahmood, President and CEO of Habib Bank Ltd. spoke to NDTV on the global economic situation and the phenomena of recoupling at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He says that there is too much uncertainty in the world at the moment and what happens in the developed market in Europe and North America have a direct impact on emerging markets.
PRESS RELEASES
AKF USA and Mott Foundation Release Report on Community Philanthropy
February 21, 2012Walk to End Global Poverty at Houston PartnershipsInAction Walk
November 14, 2011Walk to End Global Poverty at Los Angeles PartnershipsInAction Walk
November 13, 2011Walk to End Global Poverty at Orlando PartnershipsInAction Walk
October 30, 2011Walk to End Global Poverty at Dallas PartnershipsInAction Walk
October 29, 2011Walk to End Global Poverty at Atlanta PartnershipsInAction Walk
October 23, 2011Walk to End Global Poverty at Birmingham PartnershipsInAction Walk
October 17, 2011Walk to End Global Poverty at San Francisco Partnership Walk
October 9, 2011Walk to End Global Poverty at Memphis PartnershipsInAction Walk
October 9, 2011Austin Golfers Take Swing at Ending Global Poverty
September 28, 2011
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