Aga
Khan Humanities Project
The
Aga Khan Humanities Project (AKHP), headquartered in
Dushanbe, Tajikistan, promotes pluralism in ideas, cultures,
and people by supporting the development and implementation
of innovative humanities curricula based on the cultural
traditions of Central Asia. AKHP initiates and supports
curriculum and pedagogical development in universities,
community
outreach projects and institutional development through
long-term partnerships. AKHP was
founded by Dr. Rafique Keshavjee in 1997.
AKHP
Objectives
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AKHP
students in Tajikistan preparing a presentation
as part of their course.
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Central Asia is experiencing profound
cultural change. New foundations for identity are emerging
as the region faces much broader political and economic
horizons. Central Asians are reaching into their past for
inspiration, and seek assistance in drawing upon the rich
traditions of their societies to foster tolerance, ethics,
and civic virtues. Central Asian governments have also
called for support in advancing teacher education and
curricula. In response, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture
established AKHP in 1997 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. AKHPhas nine partner universities in Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
AKHP seeks to help Central Asians address current challenges, predicaments
and opportunities, and to build bridges across community
boundaries in the region. AKHP is founded on the belief
that it is impossible to encourage a civil, tolerant,
democratic, and humane society without citizens capable
of finding creative solutions, making responsible decisions
and considering the ethics of their actions.
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An
AKHP student receives a certificate following successful
completion of the AKHP course in English
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AKHP develops:
- Critical
insight
- Ethical
reflection
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Participatory
leadership
- Open-ended
curiosity
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Cultural
interpretation
- Tolerance
for diversity
- Aesthetic
appreciation
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Partner
Universities
For
a map of partner university locations,
please
click here.
| Kazakhstan |
Abay Kazakh National
Pedagogical University |
| Kyrgyzstan |
Institute of Eastern
Languages and Cultures, Bishkek
Osh State University
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| Tajikistan |
Khujand State University
Khorog State University
Kulob State University
Tajik State Institute of
Languages, Dushanbe
Tajik State Pedagogical
University, Dushanbe
Tajik Technical
University, Dushanbe
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Other
Partners:
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Civic Education Project
( Kyrgyzstan)
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The Christensen Fund (USA)
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Relief International
( Tajikistan)
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Ministries of Education in
the Republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
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Ismaili Tariqa Religious Education Committee (ITREC)
( Tajikistan)
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Tajik National University, ( Tajikistan)
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Russian-Tajik Slavonic
University ( Tajikistan)
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Union of Artists of
Tajikistan (Tajikistan)
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Union of Cinematographers of
Tajikistan (Tajikistan)
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Islamic University
( Tajikistan)
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Academy of Sciences of
Tajikistan ( Tajikistan)
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Institute of Eastern Studies
and Manuscript ( Tajikistan)
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Aga Khan University
(Pakistan)
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Institute of Ismaili Studies ( United Kingdom)
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Association of Core Texts and Courses (USA)
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U.S.
Embassy (Tajikistan)
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Manizha Training Centre (Tajikistan)
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Bactria Cultural Centre (Tajikistan)
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Kinoservice Ltd (Tajikistan)
Contact
Information
Aga
Khan Humanities Project
75 Tolstoy Street
Dushanbe 734000
Tajikistan
Email:
info@akhp.org
Tel.: (992 372) 245297/245823
Fax: (992 372) 510128
Links to:
AKHP Home page | AKHP
University Course |
AKHP Assessment Unit |
Student Activities
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Professional Development |
Design
Centre
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Resource Centre
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Student
and Teacher Forum |
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
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