Mozambique: Aga Khan Foundation to Build Education Academy
10 October 2011
Maputo — The Aga Khan Foundation is to build a new education academy in the city of Matola in southern Mozambique at a cost of 50 million US dollars. The academy will have the facilities to accommodate 400 students from first to twelfth grade.
The project was announced by Education Minister Zeferino Martins on Friday in Maputo, shortly after his arrival home from a working visit to Kenya.
Martins noted that "the education academy will focus on teaching talented young entrepreneurs, concentrating on entrepreneurial values, leadership and knowledge.
This institution will be open to students from low, middle and high income families. However, destitute students or those with few resources will be admitted on special criteria yet to be defined".
The academy will follow the curriculum of the International Baccalaureate.
Martins was in Kenya at the invitation of the Aga Khan Foundation. During his visit he made a tour of an Aga Khan education academy with similar features to those that will be built in Matola.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110110180.html
Aga Khan Academy Matola and other AKDN project Mozambique
Lee Davis, Aga Khan Academy, Maputo to present at the British Educational Training and Technology Show, 2012
Posted: 07 Nov 2011 05:59 AM PST
Lee Davis, Aga Khan Academy, Maputo to present at the British Educational Training and Technology Show, 2012Lee currently oversees curriculum and master planning for the Aga Khan Academy, due to open in 2013. Lee also has responsibility for developing an ICT strategy for the Academies network as a whole, which ultimately aims to connect teachers and learners together across 18 Academies located in some of the most challenging environments in the world.
Prior to joining the Aga Khan Academies, Lee was Head of Online Professional Learning at the International Baccalaureate (IB) where he led the development of online workshops for teachers worldwide, using the Drupal and Moodle platforms, as well as the creation of innovative teacher support services using wiki-based technologies, social networking tools and the IB’s own Online Curriculum Centre.
Lee has extensive school leadership experience in an international context and is passionate about embedding ICTs into teaching and learning experiences.
http://www.bettinternational.com/bettco ... d=mainLnk3
Posted: 07 Nov 2011 05:59 AM PST
Lee Davis, Aga Khan Academy, Maputo to present at the British Educational Training and Technology Show, 2012Lee currently oversees curriculum and master planning for the Aga Khan Academy, due to open in 2013. Lee also has responsibility for developing an ICT strategy for the Academies network as a whole, which ultimately aims to connect teachers and learners together across 18 Academies located in some of the most challenging environments in the world.
Prior to joining the Aga Khan Academies, Lee was Head of Online Professional Learning at the International Baccalaureate (IB) where he led the development of online workshops for teachers worldwide, using the Drupal and Moodle platforms, as well as the creation of innovative teacher support services using wiki-based technologies, social networking tools and the IB’s own Online Curriculum Centre.
Lee has extensive school leadership experience in an international context and is passionate about embedding ICTs into teaching and learning experiences.
http://www.bettinternational.com/bettco ... d=mainLnk3
AKA, Maputo Construction Process Begins
26 November 2012
Today marked the beginning of the construction process of the Aga Khan Academy, Maputo. Site clearing work began in preparation for construction. Casais Engenharia e Construção, one of the largest Portuguese contractors, which has been in existence for over five decades, was awarded the contract for this first phase.
Initial construction, which will include classrooms, an administrative area, and an enclosed exterior play area for the children, will enable the Academy to open its doors in August 2013 for students in K3 (5-year-olds) and grades 1–3 (6–8 year olds). Student evaluations will begin in February 2013.
http://www.agakhanacademies.org/maputo/ ... ess-begins
26 November 2012
Today marked the beginning of the construction process of the Aga Khan Academy, Maputo. Site clearing work began in preparation for construction. Casais Engenharia e Construção, one of the largest Portuguese contractors, which has been in existence for over five decades, was awarded the contract for this first phase.
Initial construction, which will include classrooms, an administrative area, and an enclosed exterior play area for the children, will enable the Academy to open its doors in August 2013 for students in K3 (5-year-olds) and grades 1–3 (6–8 year olds). Student evaluations will begin in February 2013.
http://www.agakhanacademies.org/maputo/ ... ess-begins
The French Development Agency and AKDN engage in a US$58 million partnership to provide equitable access to an international standard of education in Mozambique
http://www.akdn.org/press-release/frenc ... -equitable
Gouvieux, France, 27 September 2016 – His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Rémy Rioux, Director-General of the French Development Agency (AFD), today presided over the signing of a loan agreement for US$25 million to finance the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.
The agreement will expand provision of high quality education to develop future leaders and train teachers, supporting economic and social development in Mozambique. It will provide opportunities for talented girls and boys to access primary and secondary education, regardless of their socio-economic background. A unique talent identification system, as well as student scholarships, allows the Aga Khan Academy to offer a large number of students from lower income families the opportunity to access quality education.
This loan, coupled with an investment of US$33 million by the AKDN, will enable the construction of the campus for the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, together with state-of-the-art infrastructure, facilities and equipment. In parallel, the construction of apartments for faculty and for rent will help support over $60 million of financial aid to be disbursed over the next 20 years.
The student body of more than 750 girls and boys from kindergarten to grade 12 will benefit from facilities that will include classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, lecture and work-study rooms for teacher professional development, administration offices, students’ residences, dining and kitchen facilities, an amphitheatre, and sport and arts facilities. The campus will also be equipped with advanced IT infrastructure.
“This project responds to AFD’s objectives for development in the education sector through pilot projects that aim for academic excellence, social inclusion and strategic partnerships with France. For AFD, this is the first financing agreement in the field of education with AKDN,” commented Laurence Breton-Moyet, Executive Director in Charge of Operations, who signed the agreement on behalf of AFD. “This project will lead the way to greater collaboration between the two organisations in education related projects, representing a new dimension to the partnership agreement signed between France and the AKDN on 9 December 2008. The Aga Khan Academies are very innovative; these schools are focused on educating future public, private and civil society leaders who can support the development of a democratic, tolerant and pluralistic society,” she went on to explain.
A strong component of the Academy’s programme is its emphasis on the professional development of teachers from Mozambique and the region. Also under the agreement, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo will provide support to the national education system through training activities targeting teachers, school leaders, parents and professionals within the Ministry of Education. In addition, students will be bi-lingual or tri-lingual (English, Portuguese and French).
Mhamud Charania, Chairman of the Aga Khan Education Services, Mozambique, signed the agreement on behalf of the AKDN.
“AFD’s participation in this project confirms our belief in the value of investing significant resources in educating students with exceptional intellectual ability to the highest levels of achievement,” said Salim Bhatia, Director of Academies. “It is our intention to offer a distinctive, relevant and internationally validated education where girls and boys develop a strong sense of civic duty and capability to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of their societies,” he added.
The AFD, as France’s main agency for development, has developed a fruitful relationship with the AKDN on a number of projects. The two organisations have worked together for almost 20 years. Proparco (an affiliate of AFD focussing on the private sector) has mainly financed economic development projects (especially in the infrastructure, tourism and banking sectors), and AFD has focussed on social development projects in the areas of health, education and financial inclusion.
Grégory Clemente, Director-General of Proparco, has equally committed to continue to develop projects with the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, in the energy sector in Africa and Asia, in tourism and in the financial sector.
http://www.akdn.org/press-release/frenc ... -equitable
Gouvieux, France, 27 September 2016 – His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Rémy Rioux, Director-General of the French Development Agency (AFD), today presided over the signing of a loan agreement for US$25 million to finance the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.
The agreement will expand provision of high quality education to develop future leaders and train teachers, supporting economic and social development in Mozambique. It will provide opportunities for talented girls and boys to access primary and secondary education, regardless of their socio-economic background. A unique talent identification system, as well as student scholarships, allows the Aga Khan Academy to offer a large number of students from lower income families the opportunity to access quality education.
This loan, coupled with an investment of US$33 million by the AKDN, will enable the construction of the campus for the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, together with state-of-the-art infrastructure, facilities and equipment. In parallel, the construction of apartments for faculty and for rent will help support over $60 million of financial aid to be disbursed over the next 20 years.
The student body of more than 750 girls and boys from kindergarten to grade 12 will benefit from facilities that will include classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, lecture and work-study rooms for teacher professional development, administration offices, students’ residences, dining and kitchen facilities, an amphitheatre, and sport and arts facilities. The campus will also be equipped with advanced IT infrastructure.
“This project responds to AFD’s objectives for development in the education sector through pilot projects that aim for academic excellence, social inclusion and strategic partnerships with France. For AFD, this is the first financing agreement in the field of education with AKDN,” commented Laurence Breton-Moyet, Executive Director in Charge of Operations, who signed the agreement on behalf of AFD. “This project will lead the way to greater collaboration between the two organisations in education related projects, representing a new dimension to the partnership agreement signed between France and the AKDN on 9 December 2008. The Aga Khan Academies are very innovative; these schools are focused on educating future public, private and civil society leaders who can support the development of a democratic, tolerant and pluralistic society,” she went on to explain.
A strong component of the Academy’s programme is its emphasis on the professional development of teachers from Mozambique and the region. Also under the agreement, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo will provide support to the national education system through training activities targeting teachers, school leaders, parents and professionals within the Ministry of Education. In addition, students will be bi-lingual or tri-lingual (English, Portuguese and French).
Mhamud Charania, Chairman of the Aga Khan Education Services, Mozambique, signed the agreement on behalf of the AKDN.
“AFD’s participation in this project confirms our belief in the value of investing significant resources in educating students with exceptional intellectual ability to the highest levels of achievement,” said Salim Bhatia, Director of Academies. “It is our intention to offer a distinctive, relevant and internationally validated education where girls and boys develop a strong sense of civic duty and capability to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of their societies,” he added.
The AFD, as France’s main agency for development, has developed a fruitful relationship with the AKDN on a number of projects. The two organisations have worked together for almost 20 years. Proparco (an affiliate of AFD focussing on the private sector) has mainly financed economic development projects (especially in the infrastructure, tourism and banking sectors), and AFD has focussed on social development projects in the areas of health, education and financial inclusion.
Grégory Clemente, Director-General of Proparco, has equally committed to continue to develop projects with the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, in the energy sector in Africa and Asia, in tourism and in the financial sector.
http://www.akdn.org/press-release/frenc ... -equitable
The French Development Agency and AKDN engage in a US$58 million partnership to provide equitable access to an international standard of education in Mozambique
Gouvieux, France, 27 September 2016 – His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Rémy Rioux, Director-General of the French Development Agency (AFD), today presided over the signing of a loan agreement for US$25 million to finance the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.
The agreement will expand provision of high quality education to develop future leaders and train teachers, supporting economic and social development in Mozambique. It will provide opportunities for talented girls and boys to access primary and secondary education, regardless of their socio-economic background. A unique talent identification system, as well as student scholarships, allows the Aga Khan Academy to offer a large number of students from lower income families the opportunity to access quality education.
This loan, coupled with an investment of US$33 million by the AKDN, will enable the construction of the campus for the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, together with state-of-the-art infrastructure, facilities and equipment. In parallel, the construction of apartments for faculty and for rent will help support over $60 million of financial aid to be disbursed over the next 20 years.
The student body of more than 750 girls and boys from kindergarten to grade 12 will benefit from facilities that will include classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, lecture and work-study rooms for teacher professional development, administration offices, students’ residences, dining and kitchen facilities, an amphitheatre, and sport and arts facilities. The campus will also be equipped with advanced IT infrastructure.
“This project responds to AFD’s objectives for development in the education sector through pilot projects that aim for academic excellence, social inclusion and strategic partnerships with France. For AFD, this is the first financing agreement in the field of education with AKDN,” commented Laurence Breton-Moyet, Executive Director in Charge of Operations, who signed the agreement on behalf of AFD. “This project will lead the way to greater collaboration between the two organisations in education related projects, representing a new dimension to the partnership agreement signed between France and the AKDN on 9 December 2008. The Aga Khan Academies are very innovative; these schools are focused on educating future public, private and civil society leaders who can support the development of a democratic, tolerant and pluralistic society,” she went on to explain.
A strong component of the Academy’s programme is its emphasis on the professional development of teachers from Mozambique and the region. Also under the agreement, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo will provide support to the national education system through training activities targeting teachers, school leaders, parents and professionals within the Ministry of Education. In addition, students will be bi-lingual or tri-lingual (English, Portuguese and French).
Mhamud Charania, Chairman of the Aga Khan Education Services, Mozambique, signed the agreement on behalf of the AKDN.
“AFD’s participation in this project confirms our belief in the value of investing significant resources in educating students with exceptional intellectual ability to the highest levels of achievement,” said Salim Bhatia, Director of Academies. “It is our intention to offer a distinctive, relevant and internationally validated education where girls and boys develop a strong sense of civic duty and capability to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of their societies,” he added.
The AFD, as France’s main agency for development, has developed a fruitful relationship with the AKDN on a number of projects. The two organisations have worked together for almost 20 years. Proparco (an affiliate of AFD focussing on the private sector) has mainly financed economic development projects (especially in the infrastructure, tourism and banking sectors), and AFD has focussed on social development projects in the areas of health, education and financial inclusion.
Grégory Clemente, Director-General of Proparco, has equally committed to continue to develop projects with the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, in the energy sector in Africa and Asia, in tourism and in the financial sector.
The French Development Agency and AKDN engage in a partnership to provide equitable access to an international standard of education in Mozambique.
AKDN
NOTES
About the Aga Khan Development Network: The Network is active in 30 countries and employs approximately 80,000 people. Its non-denominational agencies are responsible for areas ranging from health and education to rural development, architecture, culture and economic sustainability. AKDN’s education programmes cover a wide spectrum ranging from early childhood education, primary and secondary schools, and vocational studies for youth and adults, to undergraduate and post-graduate university degrees, and continuing professional development. Today these initiatives benefit over 2 million students annually. www.akdn.org
About the Aga Khan Academies: The Aga Khan Academy Maputo joins two sister schools in Mombasa, Kenya and Hyderabad, India as part of an integrated network of Academies being established by His Highness the Aga Khan across 14 countries. When complete, this multi-country learning community will include 14,000 students and 2000 teachers, and graduate 1400 students annually from all sectors of society. In addition to offering a high standard of primary and secondary education, each Academy provides professional development for educators from government and other not-for-profit schools to help improve educational standards.
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is currently supporting 16 schools though training for head teachers, teachers, school committees and parents. The Academy has been operating at the primary level since 2013 and will expand to include a secondary school and a residential programme on a purpose-built campus. The educational offering is based on the highly regarded International Baccalaureate series of programmes. www.agakhanacademies.org
About the French Development Agency (AFD): As a public financial institution, the French Development Agency (AFD) implements the policy defined by the French government. It works to fight poverty and promote sustainable development. Present on four continents through a network of 75 offices, AFD finances and supports projects that improve the living conditions of people, promote economic growth and protect the planet. In 2015, AFD committed € 8.3 billion to finance projects in developing countries and in favor of the overseas territories. www.afd.fr
About Proparco: Subsidiary of the French Development Agency (AFD) dedicated to the private sector, Proparco has worked for almost 40 years to promote sustainable development in the economic, social and environmental areas. Through loans, equity or guarantees, Proparco participates in financing and supporting businesses and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. It focuses on key areas of development: infrastructure with a focus on renewable energy, agribusiness, financial institutions, health, education ... Proparco's interventions are aimed at strengthening the contribution of private actors to the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs), adopted by the international community in 2015. To this end, Proparco finances companies whose business are involved in the creation of jobs and fair incomes, provision of essential goods and services, and the fight against climate change. www.proparco.fr
The French Development Agency and AKDN engage in a US$58 million partnership to provide equitable access to an international standard of education in Mozambique
Gouvieux, France, 27 September 2016 – His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Rémy Rioux, Director-General of the French Development Agency (AFD), today presided over the signing of a loan agreement for US$25 million to finance the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.
The agreement will expand provision of high quality education to develop future leaders and train teachers, supporting economic and social development in Mozambique. It will provide opportunities for talented girls and boys to access primary and secondary education, regardless of their socio-economic background. A unique talent identification system, as well as student scholarships, allows the Aga Khan Academy to offer a large number of students from lower income families the opportunity to access quality education.
This loan, coupled with an investment of US$33 million by the AKDN, will enable the construction of the campus for the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, together with state-of-the-art infrastructure, facilities and equipment. In parallel, the construction of apartments for faculty and for rent will help support over $60 million of financial aid to be disbursed over the next 20 years.
The student body of more than 750 girls and boys from kindergarten to grade 12 will benefit from facilities that will include classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, lecture and work-study rooms for teacher professional development, administration offices, students’ residences, dining and kitchen facilities, an amphitheatre, and sport and arts facilities. The campus will also be equipped with advanced IT infrastructure.
“This project responds to AFD’s objectives for development in the education sector through pilot projects that aim for academic excellence, social inclusion and strategic partnerships with France. For AFD, this is the first financing agreement in the field of education with AKDN,” commented Laurence Breton-Moyet, Executive Director in Charge of Operations, who signed the agreement on behalf of AFD. “This project will lead the way to greater collaboration between the two organisations in education related projects, representing a new dimension to the partnership agreement signed between France and the AKDN on 9 December 2008. The Aga Khan Academies are very innovative; these schools are focused on educating future public, private and civil society leaders who can support the development of a democratic, tolerant and pluralistic society,” she went on to explain.
A strong component of the Academy’s programme is its emphasis on the professional development of teachers from Mozambique and the region. Also under the agreement, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo will provide support to the national education system through training activities targeting teachers, school leaders, parents and professionals within the Ministry of Education. In addition, students will be bi-lingual or tri-lingual (English, Portuguese and French).
Mhamud Charania, Chairman of the Aga Khan Education Services, Mozambique, signed the agreement on behalf of the AKDN.
“AFD’s participation in this project confirms our belief in the value of investing significant resources in educating students with exceptional intellectual ability to the highest levels of achievement,” said Salim Bhatia, Director of Academies. “It is our intention to offer a distinctive, relevant and internationally validated education where girls and boys develop a strong sense of civic duty and capability to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of their societies,” he added.
The AFD, as France’s main agency for development, has developed a fruitful relationship with the AKDN on a number of projects. The two organisations have worked together for almost 20 years. Proparco (an affiliate of AFD focussing on the private sector) has mainly financed economic development projects (especially in the infrastructure, tourism and banking sectors), and AFD has focussed on social development projects in the areas of health, education and financial inclusion.
Grégory Clemente, Director-General of Proparco, has equally committed to continue to develop projects with the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, in the energy sector in Africa and Asia, in tourism and in the financial sector.
The French Development Agency and AKDN engage in a partnership to provide equitable access to an international standard of education in Mozambique.
AKDN
NOTES
About the Aga Khan Development Network: The Network is active in 30 countries and employs approximately 80,000 people. Its non-denominational agencies are responsible for areas ranging from health and education to rural development, architecture, culture and economic sustainability. AKDN’s education programmes cover a wide spectrum ranging from early childhood education, primary and secondary schools, and vocational studies for youth and adults, to undergraduate and post-graduate university degrees, and continuing professional development. Today these initiatives benefit over 2 million students annually. www.akdn.org
About the Aga Khan Academies: The Aga Khan Academy Maputo joins two sister schools in Mombasa, Kenya and Hyderabad, India as part of an integrated network of Academies being established by His Highness the Aga Khan across 14 countries. When complete, this multi-country learning community will include 14,000 students and 2000 teachers, and graduate 1400 students annually from all sectors of society. In addition to offering a high standard of primary and secondary education, each Academy provides professional development for educators from government and other not-for-profit schools to help improve educational standards.
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is currently supporting 16 schools though training for head teachers, teachers, school committees and parents. The Academy has been operating at the primary level since 2013 and will expand to include a secondary school and a residential programme on a purpose-built campus. The educational offering is based on the highly regarded International Baccalaureate series of programmes. www.agakhanacademies.org
About the French Development Agency (AFD): As a public financial institution, the French Development Agency (AFD) implements the policy defined by the French government. It works to fight poverty and promote sustainable development. Present on four continents through a network of 75 offices, AFD finances and supports projects that improve the living conditions of people, promote economic growth and protect the planet. In 2015, AFD committed € 8.3 billion to finance projects in developing countries and in favor of the overseas territories. www.afd.fr
About Proparco: Subsidiary of the French Development Agency (AFD) dedicated to the private sector, Proparco has worked for almost 40 years to promote sustainable development in the economic, social and environmental areas. Through loans, equity or guarantees, Proparco participates in financing and supporting businesses and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. It focuses on key areas of development: infrastructure with a focus on renewable energy, agribusiness, financial institutions, health, education ... Proparco's interventions are aimed at strengthening the contribution of private actors to the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs), adopted by the international community in 2015. To this end, Proparco finances companies whose business are involved in the creation of jobs and fair incomes, provision of essential goods and services, and the fight against climate change. www.proparco.fr
French delegation visits the Aga Khan Academy Maputo
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo was delighted to receive a delegation comprised of members of the French Ministry of Education, the French Agency for Teaching Abroad, the French Embassy, the Director of the Gustave Eiffel Lycée and representatives the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) on 1 December 2016.
Earlier this year, His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the AKDN, signed a loan agreement with the French Development Agency to finance the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.
The students welcomed the guests into their classrooms and shared their learning experiences. The visit began with a welcome song by members of the Academy's French club. The visitors were able to see our curriculum in practice and hear about our development plans for the future.
It was a very successful and enjoyable morning.
http://www.agakhanacademies.org/maputo/ ... emy-maputo
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo was delighted to receive a delegation comprised of members of the French Ministry of Education, the French Agency for Teaching Abroad, the French Embassy, the Director of the Gustave Eiffel Lycée and representatives the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) on 1 December 2016.
Earlier this year, His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the AKDN, signed a loan agreement with the French Development Agency to finance the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.
The students welcomed the guests into their classrooms and shared their learning experiences. The visit began with a welcome song by members of the Academy's French club. The visitors were able to see our curriculum in practice and hear about our development plans for the future.
It was a very successful and enjoyable morning.
http://www.agakhanacademies.org/maputo/ ... emy-maputo
Aga Khan Academy Maputo student led tour
Published on Dec 14, 2016
Students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo in Mozambique lead a tour of their school in English and Portuguese.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvxDgjv2OXQ
Published on Dec 14, 2016
Students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo in Mozambique lead a tour of their school in English and Portuguese.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvxDgjv2OXQ
Mozambique: Minister of Education signs MoU with Aga Khan Development Network
Minister of Education and Human Development Conceita Sortane has used the occasion of a visit to the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo – at the invitation of Aga Khan Network development representative Nazim Ahmad – to sign a memorandum of understanding acknowledging the longstanding good relations between the two parties.
The main purpose of the memorandum is to further explore the joint establishment of collaborative initiatives between the AKDN and the Ministry of Education and Human Development (MINEDH) towards national strategic objectives, as described in the national education strategy, particularly in the areas of student learning, teacher training, integration of information and communication technologies in teacher education, good governance and early childhood development.
At the signing ceremony Minister Sortane said: “it is an honour for us, the Ministry of Education and Human Development, to celebrate this agreement with the Aga Khan Development Network,” and: “it is beyond doubt that knowledge is the only way to promote sustainable development.”
Nazim Ahmad replied that “it is the deepest ambition of the Aga Khan Academies to form the future leaders of the countries where they are located, and Mozambique is no exception”, underlining that “associated with its rigorous academic programme are the guiding principles of Aga Khan academies covering five strands: ethics, pluralism, economics for development, cultures and governance and civil society. ”
After the signing of the memorandum, the minister and delegation were given a guided tour of the facilities by the academy director and student, an opportunity to also learn about ongoing construction and the Academy’s Professional Development Centre programmes that are training and empowering Mozambican teachers.
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http://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozamb ... t-network/
Minister of Education and Human Development Conceita Sortane has used the occasion of a visit to the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo – at the invitation of Aga Khan Network development representative Nazim Ahmad – to sign a memorandum of understanding acknowledging the longstanding good relations between the two parties.
The main purpose of the memorandum is to further explore the joint establishment of collaborative initiatives between the AKDN and the Ministry of Education and Human Development (MINEDH) towards national strategic objectives, as described in the national education strategy, particularly in the areas of student learning, teacher training, integration of information and communication technologies in teacher education, good governance and early childhood development.
At the signing ceremony Minister Sortane said: “it is an honour for us, the Ministry of Education and Human Development, to celebrate this agreement with the Aga Khan Development Network,” and: “it is beyond doubt that knowledge is the only way to promote sustainable development.”
Nazim Ahmad replied that “it is the deepest ambition of the Aga Khan Academies to form the future leaders of the countries where they are located, and Mozambique is no exception”, underlining that “associated with its rigorous academic programme are the guiding principles of Aga Khan academies covering five strands: ethics, pluralism, economics for development, cultures and governance and civil society. ”
After the signing of the memorandum, the minister and delegation were given a guided tour of the facilities by the academy director and student, an opportunity to also learn about ongoing construction and the Academy’s Professional Development Centre programmes that are training and empowering Mozambican teachers.
More...
http://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozamb ... t-network/
Aga Khan Academy Maputo celebrated its 5-year anniversary in August, having first opened its doors in 2013. See the highlights from the commemoration! http://agakhanacademies.org/maputo/cele ... -2013-2018 …
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AGA KHAN ACADEMY MAPUTO
https://www.akdn.org/where-we-work/east ... mozambique
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is the third in a network of 18 Academies which His Highness the Aga Khan is establishing in countries across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. Students are selected based on merit, and financial aid is available to ensure access for students from all socio-economic backgrounds.
The first phase of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo opened in 2013 and consisted of the Nursery School and the lower Junior School. The Academy has been expanding gradually – it now offers a full programme at the Junior School and has been accredited as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Primary Years Programme. The Academy has begun offering the Middle Years Programme as well and, over time, will expand to include the IB Diploma Programme and a residential programme for students in the upper grades. The campus for the Aga Khan Academy Maputo has been designed by renowned architects and is in the process of being constructed.
Each Aga Khan Academy includes a Professional Development Centre (PDC) for training of teachers both within the Academy and from local government and not-for-profit schools. The Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s PDC has been operational since September 2009, offering two programmes:
- the English language programme for Mozambican teachers of public schools and,
- the leadership and school management programme for education technicians, school directors and pedagogical directors from public schools.
Video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM2ef2TYDPM
https://www.akdn.org/where-we-work/east ... mozambique
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is the third in a network of 18 Academies which His Highness the Aga Khan is establishing in countries across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. Students are selected based on merit, and financial aid is available to ensure access for students from all socio-economic backgrounds.
The first phase of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo opened in 2013 and consisted of the Nursery School and the lower Junior School. The Academy has been expanding gradually – it now offers a full programme at the Junior School and has been accredited as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Primary Years Programme. The Academy has begun offering the Middle Years Programme as well and, over time, will expand to include the IB Diploma Programme and a residential programme for students in the upper grades. The campus for the Aga Khan Academy Maputo has been designed by renowned architects and is in the process of being constructed.
Each Aga Khan Academy includes a Professional Development Centre (PDC) for training of teachers both within the Academy and from local government and not-for-profit schools. The Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s PDC has been operational since September 2009, offering two programmes:
- the English language programme for Mozambican teachers of public schools and,
- the leadership and school management programme for education technicians, school directors and pedagogical directors from public schools.
Video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM2ef2TYDPM
https://clubofmozambique.com/news/aga-k ... 01-138822/
Aga Khan Network has invested US$300 million in Mozambique since 2001
3:48 CAT | 08 Aug 2019
His Highness the Aga Khan speaking at the State Banquet given in his honour, Ponta Vermelha Presidential Palace, Maputo, Mozambique ( November 2007). [Picture: AKDN / Gary Otte]
The Aga Khan Development Network has invested about US$300 million (€267 million) in socio-economic projects in Mozambique since 2001, the agency’s representative in the country said on Wednesday.
The money has been spent on programmes in the agriculture and food security, health, financial inclusion, education and civil society and tourism sectors, Nazim Ahmad said in Maputo during a reception for notables on the occasion of the “Imamat Day of His Highness the Aga Khan”.
The goal of the Aga Khan Development Network is “to establish a framework for the full presence of all of the economic network potential, but also that of the social and cultural network in Mozambique,” he added.
In total, the organisation employs 1,243 Mozambicans, 98% of whom are women.
In addition to managing three educational institutions in the country, the Aga Khan Development Network, in partnership with the La Caixa Foundation, has invested in capacity building of civil society organisations, having worked with 270 entities, directly benefiting about 3,600 people.
The Aga Khan Network, which also owns one of the main hotels in Maputo (the Polana Serena), has since 2008 owned a textile factory that employs 752 employees and last year produced 2.4 million items for export.
Source: Lusa
Aga Khan Network has invested US$300 million in Mozambique since 2001
3:48 CAT | 08 Aug 2019
His Highness the Aga Khan speaking at the State Banquet given in his honour, Ponta Vermelha Presidential Palace, Maputo, Mozambique ( November 2007). [Picture: AKDN / Gary Otte]
The Aga Khan Development Network has invested about US$300 million (€267 million) in socio-economic projects in Mozambique since 2001, the agency’s representative in the country said on Wednesday.
The money has been spent on programmes in the agriculture and food security, health, financial inclusion, education and civil society and tourism sectors, Nazim Ahmad said in Maputo during a reception for notables on the occasion of the “Imamat Day of His Highness the Aga Khan”.
The goal of the Aga Khan Development Network is “to establish a framework for the full presence of all of the economic network potential, but also that of the social and cultural network in Mozambique,” he added.
In total, the organisation employs 1,243 Mozambicans, 98% of whom are women.
In addition to managing three educational institutions in the country, the Aga Khan Development Network, in partnership with the La Caixa Foundation, has invested in capacity building of civil society organisations, having worked with 270 entities, directly benefiting about 3,600 people.
The Aga Khan Network, which also owns one of the main hotels in Maputo (the Polana Serena), has since 2008 owned a textile factory that employs 752 employees and last year produced 2.4 million items for export.
Source: Lusa
CaboDelgado
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye49-iC2m30
His Highness the Aga Khan meets with rural communities in Cabo Delgado, one of Mozambique's most vulnerable provinces.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye49-iC2m30
His Highness the Aga Khan meets with rural communities in Cabo Delgado, one of Mozambique's most vulnerable provinces.
President of the Republic of Portugal visits Aga Khan Academy Maputo
His Excellency President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa visited the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo on 13 January, while in Mozambique for the inauguration of its new President. He was accompanied by Ms Teresa Ribeiro, Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Portuguese Government, and Ms Maria Amélia de Paiva, Portugal’s Ambassador to Mozambique.
President Marcelo and the visiting delegation were welcomed by Nazim Ahmad, the Ismaili Imamat’s Diplomatic Representative to Portugal and Mozambique; Mhamud Charania, Chairman of AKES Mozambique; Michael Spencer, Head of Academy at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo; and Amin Rawjee, President of the Ismaili Council for Mozambique.
During his visit, His Excellency was offered a guided tour around the Academy’s campus and facilities, and the works currently in progress to expand the school. A walk around the grounds included the junior school library, the residential facilities launched in April 2019, and the international-standard science and sports facilities inaugurated in November 2019.
Head of Academy, Michael Spencer said, “The Aga Khan Academies are dedicated to developing an understanding of leadership, so for our students to meet the President of Portugal was very exciting. His Excellency was so generous with his time and wisdom; he shared real stories of his leadership experiences which our students found both fascinating and inspiring.”
“His energy and humour were also very much appreciated and we will be reflecting upon his thoughtful and wise words for weeks to come. We hope that the President will come back again soon as he has many new friends at the Maputo Academy!”
The President also interacted with students of the Academy in both Portuguese and English, who were delighted to play a part in his visit to the Academy.
“It was exciting to meet the President of Portugal and welcome him to our school. My fellow students and I were so proud to show him our amazing new facilities!” said ninth grade student Amisha Lakhani. “We were able to learn about leadership from him, and listen to his experiences of leading a whole country, which was very inspiring. I feel grateful to be part of this experience today!”
Before departing, President Marcelo signed the Academy’s guest book, writing a message of congratulations to Mawlana Hazar Imam “for this model of excellence, of inclusion, of dialogue, of future. And, with him, all those who have made it an impressive reality in teaching, education, social and cultural gathering, and a contribution to a more progressive, advanced and developed Mozambique.”
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo, a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network, is part of a global network of day/residential schools for exceptional students. The outlook and educational perspectives of the Aga Khan Academies network are based on the vision of Mawlana Hazar Imam.
Each Academy is designed to provide a world-class education to exceptional students who possess strong leadership potential to support positive development in their societies. Admission to the Academy is based on merit, and financial aid is available to ensure access for students with demonstrated need. Pluralism is a core value of the educational programme at the Aga Khan Academy, whose student body reflects talented young people from all backgrounds within Mozambique, Africa and across the globe, regardless of their socio-economic background, faith, origin or gender.
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering an IB curriculum that is locally rooted and globally relevant. Since its inception, the Academies Network has graduated over 1,000 future leaders who consistently earn places and scholarships at the world’s top universities. In December 2018, the Academies marked 15 years since its founding. For further information on the Academy, visit the website.
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His Excellency President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa visited the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo on 13 January, while in Mozambique for the inauguration of its new President. He was accompanied by Ms Teresa Ribeiro, Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Portuguese Government, and Ms Maria Amélia de Paiva, Portugal’s Ambassador to Mozambique.
President Marcelo and the visiting delegation were welcomed by Nazim Ahmad, the Ismaili Imamat’s Diplomatic Representative to Portugal and Mozambique; Mhamud Charania, Chairman of AKES Mozambique; Michael Spencer, Head of Academy at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo; and Amin Rawjee, President of the Ismaili Council for Mozambique.
During his visit, His Excellency was offered a guided tour around the Academy’s campus and facilities, and the works currently in progress to expand the school. A walk around the grounds included the junior school library, the residential facilities launched in April 2019, and the international-standard science and sports facilities inaugurated in November 2019.
Head of Academy, Michael Spencer said, “The Aga Khan Academies are dedicated to developing an understanding of leadership, so for our students to meet the President of Portugal was very exciting. His Excellency was so generous with his time and wisdom; he shared real stories of his leadership experiences which our students found both fascinating and inspiring.”
“His energy and humour were also very much appreciated and we will be reflecting upon his thoughtful and wise words for weeks to come. We hope that the President will come back again soon as he has many new friends at the Maputo Academy!”
The President also interacted with students of the Academy in both Portuguese and English, who were delighted to play a part in his visit to the Academy.
“It was exciting to meet the President of Portugal and welcome him to our school. My fellow students and I were so proud to show him our amazing new facilities!” said ninth grade student Amisha Lakhani. “We were able to learn about leadership from him, and listen to his experiences of leading a whole country, which was very inspiring. I feel grateful to be part of this experience today!”
Before departing, President Marcelo signed the Academy’s guest book, writing a message of congratulations to Mawlana Hazar Imam “for this model of excellence, of inclusion, of dialogue, of future. And, with him, all those who have made it an impressive reality in teaching, education, social and cultural gathering, and a contribution to a more progressive, advanced and developed Mozambique.”
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo, a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network, is part of a global network of day/residential schools for exceptional students. The outlook and educational perspectives of the Aga Khan Academies network are based on the vision of Mawlana Hazar Imam.
Each Academy is designed to provide a world-class education to exceptional students who possess strong leadership potential to support positive development in their societies. Admission to the Academy is based on merit, and financial aid is available to ensure access for students with demonstrated need. Pluralism is a core value of the educational programme at the Aga Khan Academy, whose student body reflects talented young people from all backgrounds within Mozambique, Africa and across the globe, regardless of their socio-economic background, faith, origin or gender.
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering an IB curriculum that is locally rooted and globally relevant. Since its inception, the Academies Network has graduated over 1,000 future leaders who consistently earn places and scholarships at the world’s top universities. In December 2018, the Academies marked 15 years since its founding. For further information on the Academy, visit the website.
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https://www.macaubusiness.com/mozambiqu ... irst-time/
Mozambique: Palaeontologists discover dinosaurs for the first time
By LUSA
Mozambican palaeontologists have discovered and studied dinosaurs for the first time in their country, as part of a cooperation project with the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, involving Portuguese researchers, they said on Thursday.
“For the first time, Mozambican master students conducted research, which resulted in the publication of their first scientific article,” the Portuguese palaeontologist Ricardo Araújo, of the University of Lisbon’s Higher Technical Institute, told Lusa.
He said that they are creating the first generation of Mozambican palaeontologists, which is already producing scientific results.
Ricardo Araújo, South African Iyara Maharaj, American Kenneth Angielczyk and Mozambicans Zanildo Macungo, Nelson Nhamutole, Sheila Zunguza and Nelson Mugabe are the authors of the scientific paper that has now been published in the Journal of African Earth Sciences.
In the exploration and excavation campaigns of the PaleoMoz project in the middle of the African savannah, in Niassa province, researchers discovered two species of ‘dicynodonts Endothiodon’, herbivorous dinosaurs ancestors of mammals that lived 259 million years ago, during the Permian era.
“Endothiodons are relatively rare dinosaurs,” Araújo said.
The team found the first ‘Endothiodon bathystoma’ in Mozambique and the second worldwide, after Tanzania.
The ‘Endothiodon Tolani’ was known in Mozambique since 1975, after Portuguese discoveries.
“The two species were not expected to coexist in the same basin and the same place,” said Ricardo Araújo.
The two species are “very complete”, with bones from throughout the animals’ bodies, while until now, of the species already known to the international scientific community, only the skull had been found.
The greater variety of fossils allowed palaeontologists to know the genus better and obtain more anatomical and palaeobiological information.
The PaleoMoz project results from a cooperation between the Instituto Superior Técnico and two Mozambican institutions, the National Museum of Geology and the Eduardo Mondlane University.
The project is funded by the Aga Khan Foundation, the Foundation for Science and Technology and the National Geographic Society
Mozambique: Palaeontologists discover dinosaurs for the first time
By LUSA
Mozambican palaeontologists have discovered and studied dinosaurs for the first time in their country, as part of a cooperation project with the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, involving Portuguese researchers, they said on Thursday.
“For the first time, Mozambican master students conducted research, which resulted in the publication of their first scientific article,” the Portuguese palaeontologist Ricardo Araújo, of the University of Lisbon’s Higher Technical Institute, told Lusa.
He said that they are creating the first generation of Mozambican palaeontologists, which is already producing scientific results.
Ricardo Araújo, South African Iyara Maharaj, American Kenneth Angielczyk and Mozambicans Zanildo Macungo, Nelson Nhamutole, Sheila Zunguza and Nelson Mugabe are the authors of the scientific paper that has now been published in the Journal of African Earth Sciences.
In the exploration and excavation campaigns of the PaleoMoz project in the middle of the African savannah, in Niassa province, researchers discovered two species of ‘dicynodonts Endothiodon’, herbivorous dinosaurs ancestors of mammals that lived 259 million years ago, during the Permian era.
“Endothiodons are relatively rare dinosaurs,” Araújo said.
The team found the first ‘Endothiodon bathystoma’ in Mozambique and the second worldwide, after Tanzania.
The ‘Endothiodon Tolani’ was known in Mozambique since 1975, after Portuguese discoveries.
“The two species were not expected to coexist in the same basin and the same place,” said Ricardo Araújo.
The two species are “very complete”, with bones from throughout the animals’ bodies, while until now, of the species already known to the international scientific community, only the skull had been found.
The greater variety of fossils allowed palaeontologists to know the genus better and obtain more anatomical and palaeobiological information.
The PaleoMoz project results from a cooperation between the Instituto Superior Técnico and two Mozambican institutions, the National Museum of Geology and the Eduardo Mondlane University.
The project is funded by the Aga Khan Foundation, the Foundation for Science and Technology and the National Geographic Society
Bacar Andinane: Opportunity grows on trees
Bacar Andinane lives in Cabo Delgado, the northernmost province of Mozambique, bordering Tanzania. Living in this part of the world is not easy. According to the World Bank, more than half of the population lives below the poverty line. Education and economic opportunities are often out of reach.
Bacar was a young man who was struggling to make ends meet. But today, he is a successful entrepreneur.
It all started with an Aga Khan Foundation-supported workshop about the nutritional benefits of the leaves of the fast-growing, drought-resistant moringa tree. This workshop, also supported by the government of Mozambique, was part of a larger effort to improve child nutrition. But for Bacar, a lightbulb went off in his mind and he quickly got to work.
He planted his first moringa trees and began selling the leaves. His business grew as quickly as his trees, even attracting the attention of the president of Mozambique, who later gifted him with a small processing mill.
With the mill enabling him to increase production, Bacar decided to build more demand for moringa leaves: first opening a cooking school, then a restaurant, and finally a retail kiosk. He also started volunteering at an AKF-organised farmer’s cooperative, lending his business expertise to other budding entrepreneurs.
Four thriving enterprises that started with a little seed planted at a nutrition workshop.
https://www.akdn.org/our-stories/bacar- ... rows-trees
Bacar Andinane lives in Cabo Delgado, the northernmost province of Mozambique, bordering Tanzania. Living in this part of the world is not easy. According to the World Bank, more than half of the population lives below the poverty line. Education and economic opportunities are often out of reach.
Bacar was a young man who was struggling to make ends meet. But today, he is a successful entrepreneur.
It all started with an Aga Khan Foundation-supported workshop about the nutritional benefits of the leaves of the fast-growing, drought-resistant moringa tree. This workshop, also supported by the government of Mozambique, was part of a larger effort to improve child nutrition. But for Bacar, a lightbulb went off in his mind and he quickly got to work.
He planted his first moringa trees and began selling the leaves. His business grew as quickly as his trees, even attracting the attention of the president of Mozambique, who later gifted him with a small processing mill.
With the mill enabling him to increase production, Bacar decided to build more demand for moringa leaves: first opening a cooking school, then a restaurant, and finally a retail kiosk. He also started volunteering at an AKF-organised farmer’s cooperative, lending his business expertise to other budding entrepreneurs.
Four thriving enterprises that started with a little seed planted at a nutrition workshop.
https://www.akdn.org/our-stories/bacar- ... rows-trees
Africa Day celebrated at Aga Khan Academy Maputo
Celebrated on the 25th of May every year, Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) (now known as the African Union) on 25 May 1963. At the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, it is a day to promote unity and solidarity among African states and is celebrated with great pomp and splendour.
Celebrating through virtual exchange
The closure of schools and transition to online learning has not deterred students at the Academy from celebrating their culture. Instead of only dedicating a day towards the commemoration of the historic day, students and teachers have been participating in a number of activities throughout the month of May in order to salute the rich and diverse culture of Mozambique and its fellow African countries.
Connecting from their homes across the continent, students have participated in sessions where they recited poems in unison, created beautiful artwork, danced to African tunes and raised issues about the importance of unity in diversity. By connecting students online across borders, this virtual exchange creates a third space of international education and complements the vision of the curriculum in championing locally rooted but internationally minded students.
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Celebrated on the 25th of May every year, Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) (now known as the African Union) on 25 May 1963. At the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, it is a day to promote unity and solidarity among African states and is celebrated with great pomp and splendour.
Celebrating through virtual exchange
The closure of schools and transition to online learning has not deterred students at the Academy from celebrating their culture. Instead of only dedicating a day towards the commemoration of the historic day, students and teachers have been participating in a number of activities throughout the month of May in order to salute the rich and diverse culture of Mozambique and its fellow African countries.
Connecting from their homes across the continent, students have participated in sessions where they recited poems in unison, created beautiful artwork, danced to African tunes and raised issues about the importance of unity in diversity. By connecting students online across borders, this virtual exchange creates a third space of international education and complements the vision of the curriculum in championing locally rooted but internationally minded students.
Read more
https://www.agakhanacademies.org/maputo ... e-capulana
https://the.ismaili/mozambique/the-isma ... emy-maputo
Aga Khan Academy Maputo - Construction Update
After a lot of hard work, the construction team handed over the Senior School building to the Academy staff this week.
The staff and the school leadership are excited to see this building being used by students and faculty once it is safe to do so.
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After a lot of hard work, the construction team handed over the Senior School building to the Academy staff this week.
The staff and the school leadership are excited to see this building being used by students and faculty once it is safe to do so.
Photos at:
https://the.ismaili/mozambique/mozambiq ... ion-update
Video Quote: MHI on Economic Contributions of AKDN in Mozambique
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TrnVINjXBM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TrnVINjXBM
AKA Maputo becomes Council of International Schools member
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo has become a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), a membership community working with international schools to enhance their high-quality education.
Through this membership, AKA Maputo will continue its commitment to providing high-quality teaching and learning, continue focusing on student wellbeing and developing globally-minded students who will contribute positively to their communities
For more information visit: https://www.agakhanacademies.org/maputo ... ols-member
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo has become a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), a membership community working with international schools to enhance their high-quality education.
Through this membership, AKA Maputo will continue its commitment to providing high-quality teaching and learning, continue focusing on student wellbeing and developing globally-minded students who will contribute positively to their communities
For more information visit: https://www.agakhanacademies.org/maputo ... ols-member
A home away from home
Nuha, Wassim, and their two children are excited about the various opportunities for growth at the Aga Khan Academy, Maputo.
After months of excitement, anticipation, and a journey of over 6,000 miles from Salamiyah, Syria, Nuha Alaizouki and Wassim Alhammwy are finally able to call the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, Mozambique their new home.
With over 35 years of combined teaching experience in the fields of Arabic language and physical health education, the arrival of Nuha and Wassim and their two children — who now also study at the Academy — brings AKA Maputo one step closer to launching their International Talent Identification Programme, an initiative to provide exceptional students from unique geographical locations access to quality education, regardless of their ability to pay.
In the upcoming academic year, four students from Syria are expected to attend the Academy. The students will come from different cities including Salamiyah and Damascus, having been selected from a pool of over 800 applicants. In addition, the Academy is anticipating the arrival of an additional group from Iran, supported by a Persian language teacher. Uniquely, the support of over 100 volunteers on the ground and internationally has ensured that opportunities to study at the Academy are made available to students across the country.
Wassim will act as a physical health education teacher at the Academy while Nuha’s role as an Arabic language teacher will ensure these students retain a firm grasp of their mother tongue — an essential skill if these students intend on returning home to enter positions of leadership in Syria, following their studies. Importantly, Nuha will also provide pastoral care for these students in her role as a “dorm parent” and provide the students with a familiar cultural link to their home country.
For Nuha and Wassim’s family, the future arrival of Syrian students excites them and they are eager to welcome more people from their community. Together, they are excited about their family’s future at the Academy and the various opportunities for growth they will encounter during their time there, including developing their skills further through the Academies’ award-winning Professional Development Centre.
Speaking of their collective passion for teaching, Wassim said, “We truly believe that teaching is a sublime humanitarian mission. It is a process between inspiration and implementation, and through teaching, there is a great deal of love, caring, and appreciation.”
Their two-year journey to arrive at the Academy has not been without its challenges, however. Border closures between Syria and Lebanon due to political unrest, the Covid-19 pandemic, the inability of Syrians to travel to the United Arab Emirates, amongst other challenges have all delayed the arrival of the family at the Academy.
Fortunately, they have benefitted from the support of numerous individuals and organisations who facilitated their journey across continents.
“A lot of people worked hard to ensure our family could move from Syria to Mozambique,” Wassim said. “In particular, we would like to thank the organising team at the Ismaili Council for Syria, who worked alongside the Aga Khan Academies staff, with invaluable support from the Aga Khan Development Network’s diplomatic offices in Mozambique. Additionally, we are also thankful for the role that the Aga Khan Foundation in Syria played during the last few weeks before travelling, ensuring a safe and worry-free journey for our family.”
Upon arriving in Maputo, the family were warmly welcomed by staff. The family were able to hit the ground running — as, in line with local Mozambican government guidelines, the school is currently fully operational for all day students, with residential students continuing their studies through the Academy’s highly-successful online learning platform.
“All of the people here in the Academy are very welcoming, friendly, and supportive. The campus is simply amazing - very beautiful and well-organised,” said Nuha.
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s Head of Academy, Michael Spencer, looks forward to the arrival of students from Syria, whom he was able to personally assess and interact with. The opportunity to study in Maputo will not only expose them to the International Baccalaureate (IB) but also to the unique elements of the Academies’ curriculum, particularly the Aga Khan Strands - areas of learning aimed specifically at developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes required by future leaders. At their new home, they will also experience first-hand the unique culture of Maputo and interact with students from all over the world.
“Every time I see Nuha and Wassim and their children on the campus, I am reminded of their resilience, determination, and commitment to be a part of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo,” said Mr Spencer. “Already, they have brought such positive energy to our community. It makes me realise, too, that the Academy is a part of a much bigger entity, and that the Aga Khan Development Network has mobilised so many people and resources to make this programme possible,” he added.
The whole Academies community is excited to witness this major step in making the International Talent Identification programme a reality in Mozambique and looks forward to following its progress over the coming months.
https://the.ismaili/global/news/institu ... -away-home
Nuha, Wassim, and their two children are excited about the various opportunities for growth at the Aga Khan Academy, Maputo.
After months of excitement, anticipation, and a journey of over 6,000 miles from Salamiyah, Syria, Nuha Alaizouki and Wassim Alhammwy are finally able to call the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, Mozambique their new home.
With over 35 years of combined teaching experience in the fields of Arabic language and physical health education, the arrival of Nuha and Wassim and their two children — who now also study at the Academy — brings AKA Maputo one step closer to launching their International Talent Identification Programme, an initiative to provide exceptional students from unique geographical locations access to quality education, regardless of their ability to pay.
In the upcoming academic year, four students from Syria are expected to attend the Academy. The students will come from different cities including Salamiyah and Damascus, having been selected from a pool of over 800 applicants. In addition, the Academy is anticipating the arrival of an additional group from Iran, supported by a Persian language teacher. Uniquely, the support of over 100 volunteers on the ground and internationally has ensured that opportunities to study at the Academy are made available to students across the country.
Wassim will act as a physical health education teacher at the Academy while Nuha’s role as an Arabic language teacher will ensure these students retain a firm grasp of their mother tongue — an essential skill if these students intend on returning home to enter positions of leadership in Syria, following their studies. Importantly, Nuha will also provide pastoral care for these students in her role as a “dorm parent” and provide the students with a familiar cultural link to their home country.
For Nuha and Wassim’s family, the future arrival of Syrian students excites them and they are eager to welcome more people from their community. Together, they are excited about their family’s future at the Academy and the various opportunities for growth they will encounter during their time there, including developing their skills further through the Academies’ award-winning Professional Development Centre.
Speaking of their collective passion for teaching, Wassim said, “We truly believe that teaching is a sublime humanitarian mission. It is a process between inspiration and implementation, and through teaching, there is a great deal of love, caring, and appreciation.”
Their two-year journey to arrive at the Academy has not been without its challenges, however. Border closures between Syria and Lebanon due to political unrest, the Covid-19 pandemic, the inability of Syrians to travel to the United Arab Emirates, amongst other challenges have all delayed the arrival of the family at the Academy.
Fortunately, they have benefitted from the support of numerous individuals and organisations who facilitated their journey across continents.
“A lot of people worked hard to ensure our family could move from Syria to Mozambique,” Wassim said. “In particular, we would like to thank the organising team at the Ismaili Council for Syria, who worked alongside the Aga Khan Academies staff, with invaluable support from the Aga Khan Development Network’s diplomatic offices in Mozambique. Additionally, we are also thankful for the role that the Aga Khan Foundation in Syria played during the last few weeks before travelling, ensuring a safe and worry-free journey for our family.”
Upon arriving in Maputo, the family were warmly welcomed by staff. The family were able to hit the ground running — as, in line with local Mozambican government guidelines, the school is currently fully operational for all day students, with residential students continuing their studies through the Academy’s highly-successful online learning platform.
“All of the people here in the Academy are very welcoming, friendly, and supportive. The campus is simply amazing - very beautiful and well-organised,” said Nuha.
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s Head of Academy, Michael Spencer, looks forward to the arrival of students from Syria, whom he was able to personally assess and interact with. The opportunity to study in Maputo will not only expose them to the International Baccalaureate (IB) but also to the unique elements of the Academies’ curriculum, particularly the Aga Khan Strands - areas of learning aimed specifically at developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes required by future leaders. At their new home, they will also experience first-hand the unique culture of Maputo and interact with students from all over the world.
“Every time I see Nuha and Wassim and their children on the campus, I am reminded of their resilience, determination, and commitment to be a part of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo,” said Mr Spencer. “Already, they have brought such positive energy to our community. It makes me realise, too, that the Academy is a part of a much bigger entity, and that the Aga Khan Development Network has mobilised so many people and resources to make this programme possible,” he added.
The whole Academies community is excited to witness this major step in making the International Talent Identification programme a reality in Mozambique and looks forward to following its progress over the coming months.
https://the.ismaili/global/news/institu ... -away-home
Minister of Education and Human Development visits The Aga Khan Academy
At the invitation of the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Nazim Ahmad, the Minister of Education and Human Development Rita Carmelita Namashulua visited the Aga Khan Academy, located in Matola on April 28, 2021.
In addition to the AKDN Diplomatic Representative and his wife, the Minister of Education and Human Development (MINEDH) was received by the Director of the Aga Khan Academy Michael Spencer.
During this visit, the Minister and her delegation had the opportunity to visit the existing facilities: (i) the primary school and its library that includes a multimedia room, (ii) the student residential buildings, (iii) the science building constituted by eight fully equipped laboratories, (iv) the sports centre consisting also of the competition pool, training pool and (v) the recreational and leisure areas. The Minister also had the opportunity to see the construction in progress: (vi) two other residential buildings for senior students, (vii) the administrative building, (viii) the Commons and (ix) the secondary school library.
The Minister interacted with students and teachers during classes, received information regarding the project, its mission and vision, the curriculum, the guiding strands, the training of Mozambican teachers in the IB curriculum taught by the Academy, the work developed by the Academy Professional Development Centre. After the visit, the two parties had the opportunity to meet and discuss matters of common interest.
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Moment of interaction between the Minister of Education and Human Development Rita Carmelita Namashulua with a student, accompanied by the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network Nazim Ahmad (left in the photograph) and the Director of the Academy Michael Spencer (right in the photograph) at Aga Khan Academy Library.
Moment of interaction between the Minister of Education and Human Development Rita Carmelita Namashulua with a student, accompanied by the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network Nazim Ahmad (left in the photograph) and the Director of the Academy Michael Spencer (right in the photograph) at Aga Khan Academy Library.
OTTO EVANDSON | AKDN
During the visit, the Minister of Education and Human Development Rita Carmelita Namashulua said that “education is key to the country’s development. The country’s challenges are well known, particularly with regards to quality services. (...) This project, as it has been said, will form future leaders for the country.” AKDN Diplomatic Representative Nazim Ahmad stated that “what we are seeing today on this visit to the Academy is the realisation of a long-standing dream, discussed between President Chissano and His Highness the Aga Khan, which deserved the continued support of the state authorities, with emphasis on the Ministry of Education and Human Development.”
The Academy currently has approximately two hundred and ten students and upon completion of the construction of the entire project, it will have the capacity to teach 750 students, from which 300 of the residential programme. The Academy, which teaches the International Baccalaureate curriculum, is bilingual Portuguese-English in teaching, and offers the residential regime to cover all provinces of Mozambique and other countries.
https://the.ismaili/mozambique/mozambiq ... an-academy
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THE AGA KHAN FOUNDATION MOZAMBIQUE STAFF MEMBERS TRAINED IN SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS HEAT - Hostile Environmental Awareness Training
A third batch of additional 11 employees of the Aga Khan Foundation Mozambique (AKF-M) were recently trained in different security topics compiled on a Hostile Environmental Awareness Training (HEAT), with a more incisive focus put on field trips, working with communities, and AKF-M staff members exposure to risk.
English Audio Version
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Gujrati Audio Version
The training was named HEAT - Hostile Environmental Awareness Training, and it was held between March 22nd and 25th, 2021, in Pemba, Cabo Delgado. This was an intensive four-day course involving the programmatic and support teams.
The various training sessions were aimed at providing AKF-M staff members with knowledge and mastery of how to react to unexpected and potentially unsafe situations that can happen duringday-to-day exposure while on field missions, given the current context in the province of Cabo Delgado.
The Hostile EnvironmentalAwareness Training (HEAT) is an intensive course with practical activities allowing the AKF-M staff members to explore their reaction and fast thinking skills capacityin a simulated high-risk environment. The acquired knowledge will be critical in times of crisis andcan play a decisive role and help save human lives.
The objective of the course is to improve AKF-M personal safety and self-awareness. The course was given in 4 modules, namely, (i)Basic firefighting level 1, (ii)Basic first aid/emergency response, (iii) Safety &Security, and (iv) Movement by vehicle.
On AKF-M's vision in terms of protection and safety of its employees and assets, the Aga Khan Foundation Regional Director Rahim Bangy mentioned that this is the third group of staff members who have benefited from the HEAT training, reinforcing,
"In the environment where AKF-M operates and given the current context of the province of Cabo Delgado, we want all our employees to know how to react in times of pressure, to have a better understanding of how the human mind and behavior works, and how it can affect them in crisis situations, and to realize the importance preparedness and readiness.
Realizing the above, will help to develop internally a stronger safety and security culture".
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At the invitation of the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Nazim Ahmad, the Minister of Education and Human Development Rita Carmelita Namashulua visited the Aga Khan Academy, located in Matola on April 28, 2021.
In addition to the AKDN Diplomatic Representative and his wife, the Minister of Education and Human Development (MINEDH) was received by the Director of the Aga Khan Academy Michael Spencer.
During this visit, the Minister and her delegation had the opportunity to visit the existing facilities: (i) the primary school and its library that includes a multimedia room, (ii) the student residential buildings, (iii) the science building constituted by eight fully equipped laboratories, (iv) the sports centre consisting also of the competition pool, training pool and (v) the recreational and leisure areas. The Minister also had the opportunity to see the construction in progress: (vi) two other residential buildings for senior students, (vii) the administrative building, (viii) the Commons and (ix) the secondary school library.
The Minister interacted with students and teachers during classes, received information regarding the project, its mission and vision, the curriculum, the guiding strands, the training of Mozambican teachers in the IB curriculum taught by the Academy, the work developed by the Academy Professional Development Centre. After the visit, the two parties had the opportunity to meet and discuss matters of common interest.
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Moment of interaction between the Minister of Education and Human Development Rita Carmelita Namashulua with a student, accompanied by the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network Nazim Ahmad (left in the photograph) and the Director of the Academy Michael Spencer (right in the photograph) at Aga Khan Academy Library.
Moment of interaction between the Minister of Education and Human Development Rita Carmelita Namashulua with a student, accompanied by the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network Nazim Ahmad (left in the photograph) and the Director of the Academy Michael Spencer (right in the photograph) at Aga Khan Academy Library.
OTTO EVANDSON | AKDN
During the visit, the Minister of Education and Human Development Rita Carmelita Namashulua said that “education is key to the country’s development. The country’s challenges are well known, particularly with regards to quality services. (...) This project, as it has been said, will form future leaders for the country.” AKDN Diplomatic Representative Nazim Ahmad stated that “what we are seeing today on this visit to the Academy is the realisation of a long-standing dream, discussed between President Chissano and His Highness the Aga Khan, which deserved the continued support of the state authorities, with emphasis on the Ministry of Education and Human Development.”
The Academy currently has approximately two hundred and ten students and upon completion of the construction of the entire project, it will have the capacity to teach 750 students, from which 300 of the residential programme. The Academy, which teaches the International Baccalaureate curriculum, is bilingual Portuguese-English in teaching, and offers the residential regime to cover all provinces of Mozambique and other countries.
https://the.ismaili/mozambique/mozambiq ... an-academy
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THE AGA KHAN FOUNDATION MOZAMBIQUE STAFF MEMBERS TRAINED IN SAFETY AND SECURITY MATTERS HEAT - Hostile Environmental Awareness Training
A third batch of additional 11 employees of the Aga Khan Foundation Mozambique (AKF-M) were recently trained in different security topics compiled on a Hostile Environmental Awareness Training (HEAT), with a more incisive focus put on field trips, working with communities, and AKF-M staff members exposure to risk.
English Audio Version
,
Gujrati Audio Version
The training was named HEAT - Hostile Environmental Awareness Training, and it was held between March 22nd and 25th, 2021, in Pemba, Cabo Delgado. This was an intensive four-day course involving the programmatic and support teams.
The various training sessions were aimed at providing AKF-M staff members with knowledge and mastery of how to react to unexpected and potentially unsafe situations that can happen duringday-to-day exposure while on field missions, given the current context in the province of Cabo Delgado.
The Hostile EnvironmentalAwareness Training (HEAT) is an intensive course with practical activities allowing the AKF-M staff members to explore their reaction and fast thinking skills capacityin a simulated high-risk environment. The acquired knowledge will be critical in times of crisis andcan play a decisive role and help save human lives.
The objective of the course is to improve AKF-M personal safety and self-awareness. The course was given in 4 modules, namely, (i)Basic firefighting level 1, (ii)Basic first aid/emergency response, (iii) Safety &Security, and (iv) Movement by vehicle.
On AKF-M's vision in terms of protection and safety of its employees and assets, the Aga Khan Foundation Regional Director Rahim Bangy mentioned that this is the third group of staff members who have benefited from the HEAT training, reinforcing,
"In the environment where AKF-M operates and given the current context of the province of Cabo Delgado, we want all our employees to know how to react in times of pressure, to have a better understanding of how the human mind and behavior works, and how it can affect them in crisis situations, and to realize the importance preparedness and readiness.
Realizing the above, will help to develop internally a stronger safety and security culture".
Listen to podcast in English and Gujerati at:
https://the.ismaili/mozambique/mozambiq ... safety-and
Aga Khan Academies | Maputo | A Family Endeavour
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyhk7T-wMB0
After months of excitement, anticipation and a journey of nearly 10,000 kilometres (over 6,000 miles) from Salamieh, #Syria, Nuha Alaizouki, an Arabic Language #teacher, and Wassim Alhammwy, a Physical Health Education teacher, are finally able to call the #AgaKhan Academy (@Aga Khan Academies ) in Maputo, Mozambique their new home.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyhk7T-wMB0
After months of excitement, anticipation and a journey of nearly 10,000 kilometres (over 6,000 miles) from Salamieh, #Syria, Nuha Alaizouki, an Arabic Language #teacher, and Wassim Alhammwy, a Physical Health Education teacher, are finally able to call the #AgaKhan Academy (@Aga Khan Academies ) in Maputo, Mozambique their new home.
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Shaping the leaders of tomorrow
At a special event held earlier today, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo was inaugurated by Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique, and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, in the presence of Prince Rahim.
The Aga Khan Academy in Maputo is part of a network of Academies established by Mawlana Hazar Imam. It is accredited as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff.
Hosted at the school’s newly opened Commons building, the inauguration was attended by students and staff of the school; government and state officials; representatives of faith communities, businesses, and civil society; and leaders of the Jamat and AKDN.
In his remarks, Prince Rahim spoke of the vision of the Academy and the Aga Khan Curricular Strands which make the school unique.
“As a centre of excellence,” he said, “this Academy will equip its students with the tools needed to be competitive and to thrive, as they go on to their universities and then enter the arena of adult life. And it will teach them to push themselves to be the best they can possibly be.”
The Aga Khan Academies aim to develop future leaders with the skills and knowledge to support positive development in their societies. To achieve this, they recruit exceptional young people from all backgrounds regardless of socio-economic means, and provide them with the highest international standard of education.
“The wide geographic spread of the Academies is by design,” said Prince Rahim, “to allow students and staff to seamlessly travel to Academies in other countries, see different cultures, and build an appreciation and a love for them.”
Maputo’s Academy comprises 336 students, who represent 23 nationalities from across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America. All students are encouraged to become intellectually curious, globally-minded citizens of the world with strong ethical values to complement their academic ability.
“Ethics are taught here not just in theory, but put into practice in elements of service and of leadership in the student's daily lives,” Prince Rahim explained. “The Aga Khan Academies intend for their graduates not to be good at subjects only, but good as individuals.”
President Filipe Nyusi commended the presence of an Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, along with other ongoing AKDN initiatives in the country.
“We have been following the positive impact of various socio-economic projects undertaken by the Aga Khan Development Network, which greatly contribute to the progress of Mozambique, in line with our country's own development programme,” he said.
In his remarks, President Rebelo de Sousa commented on the long-term vision and work of Mawlana Hazar Imam to establish the Aga Khan Academies. He also commented on the historical strength of the Jamat in Mozambique.
“In Mozambique the Ismaili community is very strong, very dynamic, and very brave,” the President said. “This Academy is a recognition of the valuable presence of the community here.”
He also addressed the students in the audience. “Being part of this Academy is a unique opportunity and privilege in your lives,” he said.
Prince Rahim joined President Nyusi and President Rebelo de Sousa as they unveiled the inaugural plaque before taking a tour of the Academy campus.
The school’s buildings and grounds are purpose-built to provide world-class facilities for students and staff. These include classrooms with state-of-the-art technology, well-equipped libraries, extensive sports facilities, and spaces for arts, music, and performance.
The Academy in Maputo joins a network of existing and planned schools of excellence around the world. The first opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003, and the second in Hyderabad, India in 2011. The Academy in Dhaka, Bangladesh will open later this year.
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At a special event held earlier today, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo was inaugurated by Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique, and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, in the presence of Prince Rahim.
The Aga Khan Academy in Maputo is part of a network of Academies established by Mawlana Hazar Imam. It is accredited as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff.
Hosted at the school’s newly opened Commons building, the inauguration was attended by students and staff of the school; government and state officials; representatives of faith communities, businesses, and civil society; and leaders of the Jamat and AKDN.
In his remarks, Prince Rahim spoke of the vision of the Academy and the Aga Khan Curricular Strands which make the school unique.
“As a centre of excellence,” he said, “this Academy will equip its students with the tools needed to be competitive and to thrive, as they go on to their universities and then enter the arena of adult life. And it will teach them to push themselves to be the best they can possibly be.”
The Aga Khan Academies aim to develop future leaders with the skills and knowledge to support positive development in their societies. To achieve this, they recruit exceptional young people from all backgrounds regardless of socio-economic means, and provide them with the highest international standard of education.
“The wide geographic spread of the Academies is by design,” said Prince Rahim, “to allow students and staff to seamlessly travel to Academies in other countries, see different cultures, and build an appreciation and a love for them.”
Maputo’s Academy comprises 336 students, who represent 23 nationalities from across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America. All students are encouraged to become intellectually curious, globally-minded citizens of the world with strong ethical values to complement their academic ability.
“Ethics are taught here not just in theory, but put into practice in elements of service and of leadership in the student's daily lives,” Prince Rahim explained. “The Aga Khan Academies intend for their graduates not to be good at subjects only, but good as individuals.”
President Filipe Nyusi commended the presence of an Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, along with other ongoing AKDN initiatives in the country.
“We have been following the positive impact of various socio-economic projects undertaken by the Aga Khan Development Network, which greatly contribute to the progress of Mozambique, in line with our country's own development programme,” he said.
In his remarks, President Rebelo de Sousa commented on the long-term vision and work of Mawlana Hazar Imam to establish the Aga Khan Academies. He also commented on the historical strength of the Jamat in Mozambique.
“In Mozambique the Ismaili community is very strong, very dynamic, and very brave,” the President said. “This Academy is a recognition of the valuable presence of the community here.”
He also addressed the students in the audience. “Being part of this Academy is a unique opportunity and privilege in your lives,” he said.
Prince Rahim joined President Nyusi and President Rebelo de Sousa as they unveiled the inaugural plaque before taking a tour of the Academy campus.
The school’s buildings and grounds are purpose-built to provide world-class facilities for students and staff. These include classrooms with state-of-the-art technology, well-equipped libraries, extensive sports facilities, and spaces for arts, music, and performance.
The Academy in Maputo joins a network of existing and planned schools of excellence around the world. The first opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003, and the second in Hyderabad, India in 2011. The Academy in Dhaka, Bangladesh will open later this year.
More photos
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Aga Khan Academy exemplifies partnership between AKDN and Mozambique
Prince Rahim Aga Khan addressing guests at the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo on 19 March 2022.
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Speech by President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa https://www.akdn.org/speech/president-m ... emy-maputo
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Maputo, Mozambique, 19 March 2022 – The Aga Khan Academy Maputo, a new academic centre of excellence, was inaugurated today by the President of the Republic of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi together with the President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, in the presence of Prince Rahim Aga Khan, representing His Highness the Aga Khan.
Speaking at the event, President Filipe Nyusi observed that the Academy reflected the longstanding partnership between the Government, the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). “We have been following the positive impact of various socio-economic projects undertaken by the Aga Khan Development Network, which greatly contribute to the progress of Mozambique, in line with our country's own development programme,” he said.
The Academy – located in Matola, a 30-minute drive from the centre of Maputo, Mozambique’s capital – is the third school in an integrated global network of non-profit, non-denominational, residential Academies. The Aga Khan Academies reflect the vision of His Highness the Aga Khan, founder and Chairman of the AKDN, to support the development of leaders who possess a strong sense of ethics and civic responsibility, and will positively contribute to their country’s future. The Academies provide talented girls and boys, aged 6 to 18, from all backgrounds, with an all-round education of the highest international standards. Students are selected on merit, irrespective of their ability to pay. Today, 50 per cent of students receive some level of scholarship funding.
The inauguration ceremony of the not-for-profit, day and residential school was held on the grounds of the Aga Khan Academy’s 22-hectare campus. It was attended by former President of the Republic of Mozambique Joaquim Alberto Chissano, senior Mozambican government officials, ambassadors, diplomats, representatives of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), as well as leaders of civil society organisations, Academy faculty, students and parents.
Addressing the audience, President Rebelo de Sousa noted that he had been closely following the implementation of AKDN projects in the country and the impact they made. “This Academy is the result of our joint development agenda and partnership. I am convinced Mozambique will continue to prosper, provide access to education of international standards and build human capital.”
Prince Rahim Aga Khan addressing guests at the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo on 19 March 2022.
AKDN / Akbar Hakim
Speaking on behalf of His Highness the Aga Khan, Prince Rahim expressed his appreciation to His Excellency President Nyusi for his friendship and support for the Academy. “Under your leadership, the Mozambican authorities provided the enabling conditions for this project to see the light of day,” he said. He also thanked both President Rebelo de Sousa and former President of the Republic of Mozambique Joaquim Alberto Chissano for their ongoing support to ensure that quality education is made available to Mozambican students.
Prince Rahim also shared a special message with the students present at the inauguration, encouraging them to be leaders of their own futures: “Throughout your studies and youth, adults will tell you that the future is ahead of you. I want to tell you that the future is what you leave behind you, shaped by every one of your actions and your statements and your decisions. The future follows behind you in the path that you choose,” he said.
“This Academy is an institution born of past decisions and past actions, which now will shape the future: your future, the future of your families, and the future of this beautiful country, Mozambique.”
The first Aga Khan Academy was established in 2003 in Mombasa, Kenya, and a second in Hyderabad, India in 2013. A fourth Academy is expected to open in Dhaka, Bangladesh in August 2022. The design process has also commenced for an Academy in Lisbon, Portugal.
Graduates of the Aga Khan Academies have gained admission to some of the world’s leading universities, having been awarded scholarships of over US$ 63 million in the past five years. They have demonstrated a sustained commitment to community service, and a desire to support the development of their countries and regions of origin.
The Aga Khan Academies are committed to strengthening the profession of teaching and building teaching capacity throughout their respective regions. Each Academy incorporates a Professional Development Centre (PDC) for teacher training and curricular innovation for its faculty, as well as for public sector teachers. Over 1,300 teachers from 16 government and other schools in Maputo Province have completed professional learning programmes at the PDC, with a focus on literacy, numeracy and school leadership. Six thousand teachers and teacher-trainers across over 840 schools have so far been trained at the two PDCs in Africa.
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo has partnered with AFD to support the construction of the Academy’s campus and the sharing of best practices. AKDN and AFD work together across an extensive range of projects in education and health care in regions of Africa and Asia where needs are most prevalent. In Kabul, Afghanistan, for example, the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) was established through a unique partnership between AFD, the Government of Afghanistan, French NGO La Chaine de L’Espoir and AKDN. In Nairobi, Kenya, AFD has partnered with the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi to establish a world-class Heart and Cancer Centre.
The Academy offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, promoting academic excellence, critical thinking, service and action, leadership skills, social responsibility and a pluralistic outlook. International exchanges and collaboration amongst students and teachers from different Aga Khan Academies are a key feature of the programme. Students develop cross-cultural perspectives, international awareness and open-mindedness, alongside a stronger sense of their own local roots and cultural identity.
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s purpose-built campus is situated on land gifted by the Government of Mozambique. The Academy offers state-of-the art facilities, dedicated science laboratories, art studios and sports facilities, as well as residential, recreational and social facilities for students and staff, built to international standards. It was designed by leading architects HOK International (UK), Nuno Leónidas Arquitectos (Portugal) and Menezes e Peral Arquitectos (Mozambique).
During his three-day visit to Mozambique, Prince Rahim met with President Filipe Nyusi, and attended a dinner in honour of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. He also met with the President of the Assembly of the Republic Esperança Laurinda Bias, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare Nyeleti Brooke Mondlane, Minister of Culture and Tourism Eldevina Materula and former President of the Republic of Mozambique Joaquim Chissano.
Since 2001, the AKDN has committed US$ 350 million, including donor funding, in Mozambique, directly reaching over half a million beneficiaries. Its programmes in agriculture, food security, education, health, strengthening civil society, and disaster preparedness and response have improved the quality of life and opportunities for vulnerable populations of all faiths and backgrounds across Mozambique.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan addressing guests at the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo on 19 March 2022.
AKDN / Akbar Hakim
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Speech by Prince Rahim Aga Khan https://www.akdn.org/speech/pr%C3%ADnci ... emy-maputo
Speech by President of the Republic of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi https://www.akdn.org/speech/presidente- ... emy-maputo
Speech by President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa https://www.akdn.org/speech/president-m ... emy-maputo
Speech by the AKDN Diplomatic Representative Nazim Ahmad https://www.akdn.org/speech/mr-nazim-ah ... emy-maputo
Photographs: The Aga Khan Academy Maputo https://www.akdn.org/gallery/inaugurati ... emy-maputo
Maputo, Mozambique, 19 March 2022 – The Aga Khan Academy Maputo, a new academic centre of excellence, was inaugurated today by the President of the Republic of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi together with the President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, in the presence of Prince Rahim Aga Khan, representing His Highness the Aga Khan.
Speaking at the event, President Filipe Nyusi observed that the Academy reflected the longstanding partnership between the Government, the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). “We have been following the positive impact of various socio-economic projects undertaken by the Aga Khan Development Network, which greatly contribute to the progress of Mozambique, in line with our country's own development programme,” he said.
The Academy – located in Matola, a 30-minute drive from the centre of Maputo, Mozambique’s capital – is the third school in an integrated global network of non-profit, non-denominational, residential Academies. The Aga Khan Academies reflect the vision of His Highness the Aga Khan, founder and Chairman of the AKDN, to support the development of leaders who possess a strong sense of ethics and civic responsibility, and will positively contribute to their country’s future. The Academies provide talented girls and boys, aged 6 to 18, from all backgrounds, with an all-round education of the highest international standards. Students are selected on merit, irrespective of their ability to pay. Today, 50 per cent of students receive some level of scholarship funding.
The inauguration ceremony of the not-for-profit, day and residential school was held on the grounds of the Aga Khan Academy’s 22-hectare campus. It was attended by former President of the Republic of Mozambique Joaquim Alberto Chissano, senior Mozambican government officials, ambassadors, diplomats, representatives of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), as well as leaders of civil society organisations, Academy faculty, students and parents.
Addressing the audience, President Rebelo de Sousa noted that he had been closely following the implementation of AKDN projects in the country and the impact they made. “This Academy is the result of our joint development agenda and partnership. I am convinced Mozambique will continue to prosper, provide access to education of international standards and build human capital.”
Prince Rahim Aga Khan addressing guests at the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo on 19 March 2022.
AKDN / Akbar Hakim
Speaking on behalf of His Highness the Aga Khan, Prince Rahim expressed his appreciation to His Excellency President Nyusi for his friendship and support for the Academy. “Under your leadership, the Mozambican authorities provided the enabling conditions for this project to see the light of day,” he said. He also thanked both President Rebelo de Sousa and former President of the Republic of Mozambique Joaquim Alberto Chissano for their ongoing support to ensure that quality education is made available to Mozambican students.
Prince Rahim also shared a special message with the students present at the inauguration, encouraging them to be leaders of their own futures: “Throughout your studies and youth, adults will tell you that the future is ahead of you. I want to tell you that the future is what you leave behind you, shaped by every one of your actions and your statements and your decisions. The future follows behind you in the path that you choose,” he said.
“This Academy is an institution born of past decisions and past actions, which now will shape the future: your future, the future of your families, and the future of this beautiful country, Mozambique.”
The first Aga Khan Academy was established in 2003 in Mombasa, Kenya, and a second in Hyderabad, India in 2013. A fourth Academy is expected to open in Dhaka, Bangladesh in August 2022. The design process has also commenced for an Academy in Lisbon, Portugal.
Graduates of the Aga Khan Academies have gained admission to some of the world’s leading universities, having been awarded scholarships of over US$ 63 million in the past five years. They have demonstrated a sustained commitment to community service, and a desire to support the development of their countries and regions of origin.
The Aga Khan Academies are committed to strengthening the profession of teaching and building teaching capacity throughout their respective regions. Each Academy incorporates a Professional Development Centre (PDC) for teacher training and curricular innovation for its faculty, as well as for public sector teachers. Over 1,300 teachers from 16 government and other schools in Maputo Province have completed professional learning programmes at the PDC, with a focus on literacy, numeracy and school leadership. Six thousand teachers and teacher-trainers across over 840 schools have so far been trained at the two PDCs in Africa.
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo has partnered with AFD to support the construction of the Academy’s campus and the sharing of best practices. AKDN and AFD work together across an extensive range of projects in education and health care in regions of Africa and Asia where needs are most prevalent. In Kabul, Afghanistan, for example, the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) was established through a unique partnership between AFD, the Government of Afghanistan, French NGO La Chaine de L’Espoir and AKDN. In Nairobi, Kenya, AFD has partnered with the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi to establish a world-class Heart and Cancer Centre.
The Academy offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, promoting academic excellence, critical thinking, service and action, leadership skills, social responsibility and a pluralistic outlook. International exchanges and collaboration amongst students and teachers from different Aga Khan Academies are a key feature of the programme. Students develop cross-cultural perspectives, international awareness and open-mindedness, alongside a stronger sense of their own local roots and cultural identity.
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s purpose-built campus is situated on land gifted by the Government of Mozambique. The Academy offers state-of-the art facilities, dedicated science laboratories, art studios and sports facilities, as well as residential, recreational and social facilities for students and staff, built to international standards. It was designed by leading architects HOK International (UK), Nuno Leónidas Arquitectos (Portugal) and Menezes e Peral Arquitectos (Mozambique).
During his three-day visit to Mozambique, Prince Rahim met with President Filipe Nyusi, and attended a dinner in honour of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. He also met with the President of the Assembly of the Republic Esperança Laurinda Bias, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare Nyeleti Brooke Mondlane, Minister of Culture and Tourism Eldevina Materula and former President of the Republic of Mozambique Joaquim Chissano.
Since 2001, the AKDN has committed US$ 350 million, including donor funding, in Mozambique, directly reaching over half a million beneficiaries. Its programmes in agriculture, food security, education, health, strengthening civil society, and disaster preparedness and response have improved the quality of life and opportunities for vulnerable populations of all faiths and backgrounds across Mozambique.
https://www.akdn.org/press-release/aga- ... mozambique
Mozambique: Heads of State inaugurate Aga Khan Academy
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Mozambique: Heads of State inaugurate Aga Khan Academy, applaud partnership
At the inauguration of the Aga Khan academy in Matola, Maputo province, the presidents of Mozambique and Portugal on Saturday applauded the partnership that both countries maintain with the Ismaili Muslim community.
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi even suggested that, after opening a school, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) might invest in a hospital, in order to fill the gaps in the country’s health provision.
“Even if it’s only a third [the size] of this school,” the head of state said at the opening ceremony attended by Prince Rahim Aga Khan, son of the community’s spiritual head and leader of the AKDN, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
Whether in education, agriculture, tourism or the textile industry, some of its areas of activity in Mozambique, partnerships with the international Ismaili community are the result of “good relations” bearing fruit, President Nyusi said.
Stressing that investment in “human capital” means a more prosperous Mozambique, the president announced that the current agreement between the community and the Mozambican state would soon be renewed.
In his address, the Portuguese president praised “the vision of His Highness the Aga Khan”, the spiritual leader of the Ismailis, and his “message of humanism and fraternity”.
“I often carry with me a quote from the Koran, which says: ‘Your Lord’s gifts come to everyone, your Lord’s gifts will not be withheld from anyone’. It is an openness to all religions, to the non-religious, to all positions, in all parts of the world,” De Sousa added.
“There are millions of children and young people around the world who cannot attend an academy like this,” the Portuguese head of state told students of the academy. “You have to respond in the best possible way to this opportunity, which others don’t enjoy.”
“And then, [you have to be] the best in building Mozambique, a Mozambique open to all religions, to those who have no religion, to all opinions, to all dreams, to all projects for the future. That is your duty,” he said.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan pointed out to students that “the future is what they leave behind”. Their actions, choices and decisions will shape times to come, just as he sees the “great friendship” between the Ismaili community, Mozambique and Portugal.
Saturday’s inauguration marked the completion of the non-profit day school and residential school facilities and, above all, “the strengthening of the partnership between the Ismaili Imamat and the Republic of Mozambique” the organization stresses.
“The objective of the Maputo Aga Khan Academy is to develop national leaders with a strong sense of ethics and civic responsibility, contributing to the future of Mozambique,” a project presentation reads.
The education offered ranges from pre-school to 12th grade, with an International Baccalaureate curriculum. The school will see its first high school graduates in 2023.
Equipped with numerous support structures on a 22-hectare ‘campus’ in Matola, on the outskirts of Maputo, the Aga Khan Academy has 90 teachers and a maximum capacity of 750 students, half of whom will attend on bursaries. There are boarding places for 300 students.
Mozambique: Heads of State inaugurate Aga Khan Academy, applaud partnership
At the inauguration of the Aga Khan academy in Matola, Maputo province, the presidents of Mozambique and Portugal on Saturday applauded the partnership that both countries maintain with the Ismaili Muslim community.
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi even suggested that, after opening a school, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) might invest in a hospital, in order to fill the gaps in the country’s health provision.
“Even if it’s only a third [the size] of this school,” the head of state said at the opening ceremony attended by Prince Rahim Aga Khan, son of the community’s spiritual head and leader of the AKDN, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
Whether in education, agriculture, tourism or the textile industry, some of its areas of activity in Mozambique, partnerships with the international Ismaili community are the result of “good relations” bearing fruit, President Nyusi said.
Stressing that investment in “human capital” means a more prosperous Mozambique, the president announced that the current agreement between the community and the Mozambican state would soon be renewed.
In his address, the Portuguese president praised “the vision of His Highness the Aga Khan”, the spiritual leader of the Ismailis, and his “message of humanism and fraternity”.
“I often carry with me a quote from the Koran, which says: ‘Your Lord’s gifts come to everyone, your Lord’s gifts will not be withheld from anyone’. It is an openness to all religions, to the non-religious, to all positions, in all parts of the world,” De Sousa added.
“There are millions of children and young people around the world who cannot attend an academy like this,” the Portuguese head of state told students of the academy. “You have to respond in the best possible way to this opportunity, which others don’t enjoy.”
“And then, [you have to be] the best in building Mozambique, a Mozambique open to all religions, to those who have no religion, to all opinions, to all dreams, to all projects for the future. That is your duty,” he said.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan pointed out to students that “the future is what they leave behind”. Their actions, choices and decisions will shape times to come, just as he sees the “great friendship” between the Ismaili community, Mozambique and Portugal.
Saturday’s inauguration marked the completion of the non-profit day school and residential school facilities and, above all, “the strengthening of the partnership between the Ismaili Imamat and the Republic of Mozambique” the organization stresses.
“The objective of the Maputo Aga Khan Academy is to develop national leaders with a strong sense of ethics and civic responsibility, contributing to the future of Mozambique,” a project presentation reads.
The education offered ranges from pre-school to 12th grade, with an International Baccalaureate curriculum. The school will see its first high school graduates in 2023.
Equipped with numerous support structures on a 22-hectare ‘campus’ in Matola, on the outskirts of Maputo, the Aga Khan Academy has 90 teachers and a maximum capacity of 750 students, half of whom will attend on bursaries. There are boarding places for 300 students.
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Inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy, Maputo
The Aga Khan Academy in Maputo is part of a network of Academies established by Mawlana Hazar Imam. It is accredited as an International Baccalaureate World School, and features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff.
Last month, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo was inaugurated at a special celebratory event attended by Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, and Prince Rahim.
A 40-minute film of the event is now available to view on The Ismaili TV On Demand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiuxOntFNwQ .
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“Ethics are taught here not just in theory, but put into practice in elements of service and of leadership in the student's daily lives. The Aga Khan Academies intend for their graduates not to be good at subjects only, but good as individuals.”
Prince Rahim, Inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, March 2022
The Aga Khan Academy in Maputo is part of a network of Academies established by Mawlana Hazar Imam. It is accredited as an International Baccalaureate World School, and features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff.
Last month, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo was inaugurated at a special celebratory event attended by Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, and Prince Rahim.
A 40-minute film of the event is now available to view on The Ismaili TV On Demand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiuxOntFNwQ .
Read More https://the.ismaili/global/news/imamat- ... s-tomorrow
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“Ethics are taught here not just in theory, but put into practice in elements of service and of leadership in the student's daily lives. The Aga Khan Academies intend for their graduates not to be good at subjects only, but good as individuals.”
Prince Rahim, Inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, March 2022