Highlights of Global Ismaili CIVIC Day
September 27, 2021 | Canada
The first Global Ismaili CIVIC Day (GICD) was commemorated by Jamati members and their communities around the world this weekend. The inaugural Global Ismaili CIVIC Day was celbrated in more than 30 countries worldwide.
In Canada, the valiant efforts of our volunteers were highlighted on various broadcasting and social media channels:
- Global News Canada - Canadians Volunteer for Global Ismaili CIVIC Day
- CBC News Vancouver - Hundreds of Ismaili Muslims Gather to Make a Difference
- CTV News Vancouver - Hundreds of Volunteers from the Ismaili Community Step Up (starts at 13:42)
- Richmond News - Volunteer Clean Up Community Park in Commemoration of Global Ismaili CIVIC Day
- Burnaby Now - Ismaili CIVIC Volunteers Help Bring Burnaby Community Together Through Service
- CTV News Calgary - Volunteers with the Ismaili Muslim Community Volunteer Hundreds of Hours (starts at 11:13)
- CTV News Edmonton - Ismaili Community Celebrates CIVIC Day by Tidying Local Park
- Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Remarks on Global Ismaili CIVIC Day
- Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Remarks on Global Ismaili CIVIC Day
- Calgary City Councillor George Chahal Remarks on Global Ismaili CIVIC Day in Canada
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Below is a selection of media reports on Global Ismaili CIVIC Day from around the world:
Pakistan:
- President of Ismaili Council calls upon Amin Aslam, briefs over Global Ismaili CIVIC day
- Governor launches plantation drive
- Importance of healthy environment highlighted by planting 250 saplings
- PM to perform groundbreaking of long-awaited KCR project today
Tanzania:
United Kingdom:
India:
USA:
- Ismaili CIVIC, International Rescue Committee collects donations for Afghan refugees
- Rise Against Hunger, Ismaili CIVIC volunteers packing over 10K meals for worldwide distribution
- Cedar Park community collects donations for Afghans resettling in Central Texas
- Glenview Ismailis Hosting Supply Drive For Afghan Refugees Saturday
Madagascar:
Bangladesh:
- Ismaili CIVIC Day Observed
- Millions to benefit as Ismaili community celebrates first ever Global Ismaili CIVIC Day
- Ismaili CIVIC Volunteers Distribute Masks in Bangladesh (courtesy of ATN)
Malaysia:
Australia and New Zealand:
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Enjoy a collection of Global Ismaili CIVIC images from around the globe.
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for making the first ever Global Ismaili CIVIC Day a true success!
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