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SUMMARY:Where Dreams Meet Real Opportunities: A Fireside Chat with Ziyaan Virji
DESCRIPTION:Discover how your dreams can meet real opportunities! Join us on February 3 for a fireside chat with Ziyaan Virji\, Founder of Leaders of Today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does it really take to turn an idea into impact? \nZiyaan Virji is a young social entrepreneur who turned a simple Google Sheet into Leaders of Today — a global platform helping tens of thousands of young people access scholarships\, fellowships\, and opportunities around the world. \nWhat started as a way for one youth to keep track of opportunities grew into a movement accessed over 3 million times\, now reaching 50\,000+ young leaders through a weekly newsletter and digital platform built by youth\, for youth. \nIn this conversation\, Ziyaan will share: \n\nHow he got started before he felt “ready”\n\n\nWhat actually worked (and what didn’t) along the way\n\n\nHow young people can turn their interests into real-world impact\n\n\nPractical advice for navigating opportunities in education\, leadership\, and social change\n\nWhether you’re curious about social entrepreneurship\, global issues\, or just figuring out your next step\, this session is designed to be honest\, interactive\, and grounded in real experience. \nThis event is virtual via Zoom.  \nPlease note that this event will be offered in English.  \nQuestions? akfc.education@akdn.org \nRegister Today!\n  \n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\nZiyaan Virji\, Founder & CEO\, Leaders of Today  \nZiyaan is a 24-year-old award-winning social entrepreneur and speaker. At 15\, he founded For the Menstruator\, an initiative advancing menstrual equity that has reached over 25\,000 people across 10 countries. His work spans climate\, health\, and education\, collectively impacting more than half a million people worldwide. Ziyaan has spoken at TEDx and the United Nations and is a recipient of the Princess Diana Award.
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SUMMARY:From Testing to Transformation: SMO Innovation in Practice
DESCRIPTION:An interactive gathering where small and medium organizations share lessons from testing\, adapting\, and advancing innovation in practice.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-person\, interactive gathering celebrating the creativity\, resilience\, and impact of small and medium organizations (SMOs) in Canada’s international cooperation sector. \nEnglish\, French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. \nThis event\, co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)\, will spotlight real-world experiences from SMO innovators as they share lessons from testing\, adapting\, and advancing innovation in practice. \nThrough participatory dialogue and creative activities\, you will discover practical insights and inspiring examples of innovation in action while connecting with SMO leaders and peers across sectors\, fostering meaningful collaboration. The event provides a supportive platform where SMOs can speak confidently about innovation\, gender equality\, community collaboration\, and adaptation. It is designed as a pluralistic\, inclusive space that values dialogue\, relationship-building\, and shared learning. \nThis event is an opportunity to feel energized\, inspired\, and connected. Come ready to explore new ideas and celebrate the human side of innovation in Canada’s international cooperation ecosystem. \nQuestions? Contact akfc.events@akdn.org \nRegister\n  \n       
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/from-testing-to-transformation-smo-innovation-in-practice/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Program Information Session 2026
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the Global Leadership Program? Join our virtual info session on May 4 to learn more and get your questions answered live. \n\n\n\n\nThis session will walk you through the application process\, program structure\, and what to expect from the immersive in-person residency in Ottawa. You’ll also learn more about alumni engagement opportunities and how the program continues beyond the residency. \nYou’ll hear directly from AKFC staff\, program facilitators\, and alumni\, who will share their experiences and insights. Bring your questions or submit them in advance when registering — we’ll answer them live. \nRegister\n  \nWant to explore more before the session? Visit our website to review program details\, FAQs\, and to start your application. \nGlobal Leadership Program application deadline: May 19 at 11:59 PM ET \nWe look forward to seeing you at the information session — and to welcoming the next cohort of leaders working toward a more peaceful\, prosperous\, and pluralist world. \nQuestions? Contact AKFC-GlobalLeadershipProgram@akdn.org
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/global-leadership-program-information-session-2026/
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SUMMARY:Global Ivey Day: The Role of Canadian Leaders in the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Ivey Business School\, Alumni Network: Ottawa Chapter on May 14 in Ottawa to explore ‘The Role of Canadian Leaders in the World’ as part of Global Ivey Day. \nThe evening will include featured conversation led by Khalil Z. Shariff\, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada\, alongside reflections from Bryan Benjamin\, Executive Director of Ivey Executive Education. \nRegister\n  \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\nLocation: Aga Khan Foundation Canada\, Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Dr\, Ottawa\, ON K1N 1K6 (Enter from Sussex or Boteler Street)\nCost: $40.00 person. Guests and non-alum are welcome.\nParking: No parking onsite. Please use street parking on Dalhousie\, Gilberte-Paquette or Bolton.\n\n  \nSchedule: \n\n5:30 p.m. – Reception. Food will be served (only non-alcoholic beverages will be served)\n6:30 p.m. – Keynote with Khalil Z. Shariff\n7:30 p.m. – Networking and tours of the building\n\n  \nGlobal Ivey Day \nGlobal Ivey Day is an annual worldwide celebration bringing together Ivey Business School alumni\, faculty\, and students to network\, reconnect\, and celebrate their shared community through local events. It showcases the global reach of Ivey alumni and includes activities like professional development\, thoughtful discussions and bringing people together.
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/global-ivey-day-the-role-of-canadian-leaders-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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