Global Encounters - Summer 2012 in Mombasa Global Encounters is the first international summer program offered to U.S.
high school students and promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience! Participants have a chance to gain hands-on experience with the work of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), the Aga Khan Academy, and other institutions creating an impact in the developing world. Participants will acquire a unique introduction to the field international development through challenging classes, meaningful ser
12/01/2019
As part of the first batch of the Global Encounters programme, you may be eligible to apply as a Facilitator. If you are able to give back to the programme in June and July, visit out website and apply for a Facilitator or Staff position: https://the.ismaili/news/apply-be-facilitator
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Visiting Lisbon for the Jubilee Arts and Diamond Jubilee celebrations in July? If so, please join us on Monday, 9 July from 10 am to 1:30 pm for an ALUMNI REUNION at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon. Please RSVP using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYXTS7IzKaZBoW3-ZojIv9uPXNTXujcSLWCCl_YsigZBrXvg/viewform
You're invited to the official Global Encounters Alumni Reunion at the Jubilee Games in Dubai. Please RSVP using the link below: https://www.facebook.com/events/1748264552098440/
Everyone should have received their admissions responses by now. Thank you for your patience and support! Best wishes to everyone for an amazing summer. If you have not received an admissions email yet, please let us know. You can also check eduonline.net to find out your status.
Thanks to everyone for their applications and the amazing response! Over the next few days, applicants will receive email notification whether their files are complete for review (application, recommendations letters, financial docs). Best of Luck!
APPLICATION DEADLINE - 3 HOURS REMAINING!!!
TOMORROW (2/29) IS THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR GLOBAL ENCOUNTERS APPLICATIONS - please make sure to sure to submit your applications on eduonline.net by 11:59 PM PST!!!!! Good Luck :)
Reminder: Global Encounters Applications are due in just one week! The deadline is next Wednesday February 29th! Please complete your applications at eduonline.net! And please email [email protected] if you are having any problems.
For those of you who missed the webinars or Jamati orientations, check out the official Global Encounters Presentation online.
MAJOR NEWS: Due to your interest, we have decided to open up the Global Encounters applications to high school seniors (rising university freshmen)! Now all students who are currently in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade are eligible to apply! Please apply at eduonline.net!
07/02/2012
Learn more about the organizations and institutions around Mombasa that Global Encounters participants will be interacting with:
Madrasa Resource Centre (MRC)
You can also check out: http://cies.us/newsletter/sept%2009/Jaffer.html
http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/04/27/madrasa.school/index.html
Kenya - Education The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies with mandates ranging from health and education to architecture, culture, microfinance, disaster reduction, rural development, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities.
07/02/2012
Learn more about the organizations and institutions around Mombasa that Global Encounters participants will be interacting with:
Coastal Rural Support Programme, Kenya (CRSP,K)
You can also check out:http://www.akdn.org/publications/2009_crspk_brief.pdf
Rural Development in Kenya - Aga Khan Development Network The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies with mandates ranging from health and education to architecture, culture, microfinance, disaster reduction, rural development, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities.