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Established by His Highness the Aga Khan IV in 2017, Global Encounters unites and elevates communities through transformational experiences that advance pluralism, cultivate youth leadership and talent, and strengthen bonds across cultures and borders. Bringing together under one umbrella several legacy initiatives, Global Encounters’ flagship programmes reach thousands of Ismaili Muslims and the wider communities in which they live. Efforts help to advance three goals:: - UNITY - Bring communities together, across frontiers, through shared experiences and lived pluralism - IDENTITY - Enable individuals to embrace, preserve and shape their cultures and shared heritage - TALENT - Foster engagement in sports and arts and mobilise exceptional talent to greatness
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farshid moussavi shapes houston's upcoming ismaili centre with perforated screens - Designboom

farshid moussavi shapes houston's upcoming ismaili centre with perforated screens Designboom

McCarthy Delivers Ismaili Center Houston, First of Its Kind in US - Engineering News-Record

McCarthy Delivers Ismaili Center Houston, First of Its Kind in US Engineering News-Record

Ismaili Center, Houston, Texas cultural building - e-architect

Ismaili Center, Houston, Texas cultural building e-architect

First Ismaili Center in the United States set to open in Houston by end of 2025 - Community Impact | News

First Ismaili Center in the United States set to open in Houston by end of 2025 Community Impact | News

Details of a recent meeting between the 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, His Highness the Aga Khan, and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb: The two Muslim leaders discuss strengthening cooperation - barakah.com

Details of a recent meeting between the 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, His Highness the Aga Khan, and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb: The two Muslim leaders discuss strengthening cooperation barakah.com

The Ismaili Center Houston Completed, Inauguration Scheduled for November - Khaama Press

The Ismaili Center Houston Completed, Inauguration Scheduled for November Khaama Press

Farshid Moussavi-designed Ismaili Center Houston nears completion across from Buffalo Bayou Park - World Architecture Community

Farshid Moussavi-designed Ismaili Center Houston nears completion across from Buffalo Bayou Park World Architecture Community

First U.S. Ismaili Center will soon open its doors in Houston - Chron

First U.S. Ismaili Center will soon open its doors in Houston Chron

First Ismaili Center in the US nears completion along Allen Parkway | Photos - KHOU

First Ismaili Center in the US nears completion along Allen Parkway | Photos KHOU

Tajikistan: Ismaili Prisoner Dies After Denied Medical Care - Genocide Watch

Tajikistan: Ismaili Prisoner Dies After Denied Medical Care Genocide Watch

Concerns? The Ismaili Center In Houston Is Nearly Completed - NewsRadio 740 KTRH

Concerns? The Ismaili Center In Houston Is Nearly Completed NewsRadio 740 KTRH

First US Ismaili Center nears completion along Allen Parkway (PHOTOS) - The Business Journals

First US Ismaili Center nears completion along Allen Parkway (PHOTOS) The Business Journals

How Syria’s Ismaili community keeps a fragile peace - Syria Direct

How Syria’s Ismaili community keeps a fragile peace Syria Direct

TAJIKISTAN : Authorities obstruct Ismaili commemoration of Aga Khan's death - Forum 18

TAJIKISTAN : Authorities obstruct Ismaili commemoration of Aga Khan's death Forum 18

His Highness the Aga Khan meets World Bank President - AKDN

His Highness the Aga Khan meets World Bank President AKDN

Inspired to serve: Atlanta’s Ismaili Muslim community and a visionary leader - SaportaReport

Inspired to serve: Atlanta’s Ismaili Muslim community and a visionary leader SaportaReport

Reflections on the auspicious and historic celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam His Highness the Aga Khan’s 54th birthday — his first Salgirah as the 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims - barakah.com

Reflections on the auspicious and historic celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam His Highness the Aga Khan’s 54th birthday — his first Salgirah as the 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims barakah.com

Latest news: His Highness the Aga Khan meets the Muslim Council of Elders; runs the Chicago Marathon; announces visit to the USA; meets Egypt’s President Sisi and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar; and more - barakah.com

Latest news: His Highness the Aga Khan meets the Muslim Council of Elders; runs the Chicago Marathon; announces visit to the USA; meets Egypt’s President Sisi and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar; and more barakah.com

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to the USA - barakah.com

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to the USA barakah.com

Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work? - The Conversation

Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work? The Conversation

His Highness the Aga Khan makes first official visit to Kenya as 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims - AKDN

His Highness the Aga Khan makes first official visit to Kenya as 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims AKDN

Ismaili Imamat donates ophthalmology equipment to APDP - AKDN

Ismaili Imamat donates ophthalmology equipment to APDP AKDN

His Ideas Inspired My Nonprofit. And They Hold Answers for a Populism That Feeds Autocracy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

His Ideas Inspired My Nonprofit. And They Hold Answers for a Populism That Feeds Autocracy The Chronicle of Philanthropy

His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, Passes Away at the Age of 88: The Ismaili Imamat is an Eternal Divine Institution, and Ismailis Await the Announcement of the 50th Imam - barakah.com

His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, Passes Away at the Age of 88: The Ismaili Imamat is an Eternal Divine Institution, and Ismailis Await the Announcement of the 50th Imam barakah.com

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88 - Al Jazeera

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88 Al Jazeera

Ismaili Center Houston Nears Completion: The Houston Deal Sheet (September 26, 2025) - Bisnow

Ismaili Center Houston Nears Completion: The Houston Deal Sheet (September 26, 2025) Bisnow

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s historic visit to France: President Macron fondly remembers His Late Highness Aga Khan IV as he decorates Prince Amyn Aga Khan with France’s highest and most prestigious order of merit, July 11, 2025 - barakah.com

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s historic visit to France: President Macron fondly remembers His Late Highness Aga Khan IV as he decorates Prince Amyn Aga Khan with France’s highest and most prestigious order of merit, July 11, 2025 barakah.com

Didar of the Imam-of-the-Time: Life’s ultimate purpose by the 32nd Ismaili Imam, Mawlana Mustansir bi’llah, 15th Century, as Ismailis in Kenya and Uganda prepare for the Didar of their 50th Imam, Mawlana Shah Rahim Al Hussaini, His Highness the Aga Kha - barakah.com

Didar of the Imam-of-the-Time: Life’s ultimate purpose by the 32nd Ismaili Imam, Mawlana Mustansir bi’llah, 15th Century, as Ismailis in Kenya and Uganda prepare for the Didar of their 50th Imam, Mawlana Shah Rahim Al Hussaini, His Highness the Aga Kha barakah.com

Rights under constant attack in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan - DW

Rights under constant attack in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan DW

His Highness the Aga Khan says that the amount of talent within his community is very exciting, as he congratulates triumphant Ismaili Mountaineer Sirbaz Khan on his remarkable achievement - barakah.com

His Highness the Aga Khan says that the amount of talent within his community is very exciting, as he congratulates triumphant Ismaili Mountaineer Sirbaz Khan on his remarkable achievement barakah.com

From Cairo to Lisbon: Artisans showcase their work - AKDN

From Cairo to Lisbon: Artisans showcase their work AKDN

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88 - CNN

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88 CNN

Mozambican officials visit Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat - AKDN

Mozambican officials visit Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat AKDN

The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88 - The New York Times

The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88 The New York Times

The Aga Khan, Muslim Spiritual Leader Who Juggled Philanthropy, Business, And Faith, Dead At 88 - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The Aga Khan, Muslim Spiritual Leader Who Juggled Philanthropy, Business, And Faith, Dead At 88 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Aga Khan IV's son to oversee 2025 completion of Houston Ismaili Center - Chron

Aga Khan IV's son to oversee 2025 completion of Houston Ismaili Center Chron

The MENA's Ismaili Muslims mourn spiritual leader Aga Khan - The New Arab

The MENA's Ismaili Muslims mourn spiritual leader Aga Khan The New Arab

Ismaili Muslim leader Aga Khan dies aged 88 - DW

Ismaili Muslim leader Aga Khan dies aged 88 DW

Inside Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s diplomatic offensive with Syria’s Christians and Ismailis - Atlantic Council

Inside Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s diplomatic offensive with Syria’s Christians and Ismailis Atlantic Council

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Kenya: Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Kenya after granting a joyous and beautiful Didar in Nairobi - barakah.com

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Kenya: Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Kenya after granting a joyous and beautiful Didar in Nairobi barakah.com

Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, confers the title of Diwan on Ismaili leader Shafik Sachedina and conveys blessings to Ismaili volunteers worldwide for their services - barakah.com

Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, confers the title of Diwan on Ismaili leader Shafik Sachedina and conveys blessings to Ismaili volunteers worldwide for their services barakah.com

Religious Repression and Enforced Silence: Ismailis of Darwaz, Badakhshan Face Collective Persecution - Hasht-e Subh Daily

Religious Repression and Enforced Silence: Ismailis of Darwaz, Badakhshan Face Collective Persecution Hasht-e Subh Daily

1393 Years After Ghadir Khumm, Ismaili Muslims Continue to be Guided by the Promised Rope of Imamat: His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan is the 50th Imam in this Unique Hereditary Succession - barakah.com

1393 Years After Ghadir Khumm, Ismaili Muslims Continue to be Guided by the Promised Rope of Imamat: His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan is the 50th Imam in this Unique Hereditary Succession barakah.com

Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday - Reuters

Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday Reuters

Ismaili Imamat pledges €100 million for Syria’s development - AKDN

Ismaili Imamat pledges €100 million for Syria’s development AKDN

'My history is being stolen': scandal-prone Spanish former king to publish memoirs - Reuters

'My history is being stolen': scandal-prone Spanish former king to publish memoirs Reuters

The Ismaili Singhs of upper Chitral: An untold story of Sikh legacy in the mountains of Pakistan - Tribune India

The Ismaili Singhs of upper Chitral: An untold story of Sikh legacy in the mountains of Pakistan Tribune India

Interfaith partnership restores historic chapel in Portugal - AKDN

Interfaith partnership restores historic chapel in Portugal AKDN

“Your Aga Khan, My Hero” – A Tribute to the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims - barakah.com

“Your Aga Khan, My Hero” – A Tribute to the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims barakah.com

Ismaili Imamat delegation attends Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries summit in Guinea-Bissau - AKDN

Ismaili Imamat delegation attends Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries summit in Guinea-Bissau AKDN

Sugar Land mayoral debate: Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, local organizations host candidates - ABC13 Houston

Sugar Land mayoral debate: Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, local organizations host candidates ABC13 Houston

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Uganda, September 10-12, 2025: Mawlana Hazar Imam, 50th Hereditary Ismaili Imam, blesses his spiritual children in Uganda with a historic Didar and meets multi-faith members before departure - barakah.com

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Uganda, September 10-12, 2025: Mawlana Hazar Imam, 50th Hereditary Ismaili Imam, blesses his spiritual children in Uganda with a historic Didar and meets multi-faith members before departure barakah.com

This Muslim leader changed my life and many others - Dallas News

This Muslim leader changed my life and many others Dallas News

A tribute to Prince Amyn Aga Khan, uncle of the 50th Hereditary Ismaili Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan V, and brother to Mawlana Shah Karim, His Late Highness Aga Khan IV, as he turns 88, September 12, 2025 - barakah.com

A tribute to Prince Amyn Aga Khan, uncle of the 50th Hereditary Ismaili Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan V, and brother to Mawlana Shah Karim, His Late Highness Aga Khan IV, as he turns 88, September 12, 2025 barakah.com

His Highness the Aga Khan meets French President Emmanuel Macron - AKDN

His Highness the Aga Khan meets French President Emmanuel Macron AKDN

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88 - Houston Public Media

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88 Houston Public Media

Ismaili Imamat and Guinea-Bissau establish framework for cooperation - AKDN

Ismaili Imamat and Guinea-Bissau establish framework for cooperation AKDN

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader whose riches enabled horse racing glory, dies at 88 - Reuters

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader whose riches enabled horse racing glory, dies at 88 Reuters

Ismaili Imamat and São Tomé and Príncipe sign Cooperation Protocol - AKDN

Ismaili Imamat and São Tomé and Príncipe sign Cooperation Protocol AKDN

Princess Zahra Aga Khan in Pictures: Part I (1970 to 2020) - barakah.com

Princess Zahra Aga Khan in Pictures: Part I (1970 to 2020) barakah.com

How Much Power Does the Aga Khan Have, Really? - Foreign Policy

How Much Power Does the Aga Khan Have, Really? Foreign Policy

His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan accepts oath of allegiance from the global Ismaili community as the Mantle of Imamat is passed to him by his father, Prince Karim, in a magnificent and moving ceremony in Lisbon - barakah.com

His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan accepts oath of allegiance from the global Ismaili community as the Mantle of Imamat is passed to him by his father, Prince Karim, in a magnificent and moving ceremony in Lisbon barakah.com

His Majesty, King Charles III, grants the 50th Ismaili Imam, Prince Rahim, the title of “His Highness” - barakah.com

His Majesty, King Charles III, grants the 50th Ismaili Imam, Prince Rahim, the title of “His Highness” barakah.com

Special Coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Mozambique: 50th Ismaili Imam joins world leaders at ceremonies celebrating the Republic’s Fallen Heroes and fifty years of Independence - barakah.com

Special Coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Mozambique: 50th Ismaili Imam joins world leaders at ceremonies celebrating the Republic’s Fallen Heroes and fifty years of Independence barakah.com

Death of the Aga Khan: What is Ismailism, the esoteric branch of Shia Islam? - Le Monde.fr

Death of the Aga Khan: What is Ismailism, the esoteric branch of Shia Islam? Le Monde.fr

Global Encounters Festival 2025: What it is, why it matters, and what’s new this year - Times of India

Global Encounters Festival 2025: What it is, why it matters, and what’s new this year Times of India

Leadership lessons from His Highness the Aga Khan: Pluralism, service and ethics in action - SaportaReport

Leadership lessons from His Highness the Aga Khan: Pluralism, service and ethics in action SaportaReport

Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims - AP News

Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims AP News

A Devotional Poem Honouring His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the new Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims - barakah.com

A Devotional Poem Honouring His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the new Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims barakah.com

Rahim Al-Hussaini succeeds his father to become new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims - France 24

Rahim Al-Hussaini succeeds his father to become new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims France 24

His Highness the Aga Khan’s condolence message on the passing of Pope Francis; and the last two decades have seen increased collaboration and meetings between the Ismaili Imamat and the Vatican and Catholic Institutions - barakah.com

His Highness the Aga Khan’s condolence message on the passing of Pope Francis; and the last two decades have seen increased collaboration and meetings between the Ismaili Imamat and the Vatican and Catholic Institutions barakah.com

Aga Khan: Billionaire and spiritual leader dies at 88 - BBC

Aga Khan: Billionaire and spiritual leader dies at 88 BBC

Speech by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at AKU and AKUH Kampala - AKDN

Speech by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at AKU and AKUH Kampala AKDN

Gunmen Kill Aga Khan Foundation Religious Affairs Official In Badakhshan - افغانستان اینترنشنال

Gunmen Kill Aga Khan Foundation Religious Affairs Official In Badakhshan افغانستان اینترنشنال

His Highness the Aga Khan meets the President of the United Arab Emirates - AKDN

His Highness the Aga Khan meets the President of the United Arab Emirates AKDN

Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony - AP News

Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony AP News

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, philanthropist and developer, dies at 88 - constructconnect.com

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, philanthropist and developer, dies at 88 constructconnect.com

Aga Khan, World Leader of Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88 - Newsweek

Aga Khan, World Leader of Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88 Newsweek

Ismaili community celebrates Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s birthday today - Dawn

Ismaili community celebrates Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s birthday today Dawn

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88; son named successor - Los Angeles Times

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88; son named successor Los Angeles Times

King Charles “Deeply Saddened” Over Passing of the Aga Khan IV - Town & Country Magazine

King Charles “Deeply Saddened” Over Passing of the Aga Khan IV Town & Country Magazine

Afghanistan’s Ismailis face systematic persecution under the Taliban - Zan Times

Afghanistan’s Ismailis face systematic persecution under the Taliban Zan Times

The Life and Legacy of Aga Khan IV, 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims - barakah.com

The Life and Legacy of Aga Khan IV, 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims barakah.com

Special readings on the Imamat as His Highness the Aga Khan prepares to bless his Ismaili followers with a “Didar” in France, July 11-13, 2025 - barakah.com

Special readings on the Imamat as His Highness the Aga Khan prepares to bless his Ismaili followers with a “Didar” in France, July 11-13, 2025 barakah.com

Prince Aly Khan, grandfather of His Highness the Aga Khan, on self-effacement, welfare of the Ismailis, and principles of Islam - barakah.com

Prince Aly Khan, grandfather of His Highness the Aga Khan, on self-effacement, welfare of the Ismailis, and principles of Islam barakah.com

Trudeau Among Mourners At Aga Khan Memorial Service In Lisbon - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Trudeau Among Mourners At Aga Khan Memorial Service In Lisbon Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Billionaire philanthropist Aga Khan IV dies at 88, Trudeau calls him 'extraordinary man of vision, faith, - Times of India

Billionaire philanthropist Aga Khan IV dies at 88, Trudeau calls him 'extraordinary man of vision, faith, Times of India

Brown alum Prince Rahim al-Hussaini ’95 named Aga Khan V, spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims - The Brown Daily Herald

Brown alum Prince Rahim al-Hussaini ’95 named Aga Khan V, spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims The Brown Daily Herald

Ismailis cook up community spirit at 28th Stampede Breakfast - Calgary Herald

Ismailis cook up community spirit at 28th Stampede Breakfast Calgary Herald

Texas Ismaili Muslims Targeted in Investment Fraud, SEC Says - Bloomberg Law News

Texas Ismaili Muslims Targeted in Investment Fraud, SEC Says Bloomberg Law News

The Aga Khan obituary - The Guardian

The Aga Khan obituary The Guardian

His Highness the Aga Khan makes first official visit to Uganda as 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims - AKDN

His Highness the Aga Khan makes first official visit to Uganda as 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims AKDN

As He is Laid to Rest, Aga Khan IV’s Enduring Legacy in East Africa Comes Into Focus - OkayAfrica

As He is Laid to Rest, Aga Khan IV’s Enduring Legacy in East Africa Comes Into Focus OkayAfrica

Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial - South China Morning Post

Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial South China Morning Post

Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88 - The New Arab

Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88 The New Arab

City’s Ismailis celebrate Aga Khan V’s rise - Times of India

City’s Ismailis celebrate Aga Khan V’s rise Times of India

His Highness the Aga Khan attends UN Oceans Conference - AKDN

His Highness the Aga Khan attends UN Oceans Conference AKDN

Who is Rahim Al-Hussaini, the newly appointed Aga Khan? - Times of India

Who is Rahim Al-Hussaini, the newly appointed Aga Khan? Times of India

Aga Khan’s funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt - AP News

Aga Khan’s funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt AP News

Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, passes away at 88; know more about his early life and phil - Times of India

Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, passes away at 88; know more about his early life and phil Times of India

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