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A better tomorrow. A story of hope. Watch Prince Aly Aga Khan’s film #ClosetoHome. // @AKDN

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Al-Khimyah, the second #ClosetoHome film, will be released on #WorldEnvironmentDay, 5 June at 5:00 pm BST. Written and directed by Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan, the film explores the creation of Al-Azhar Park and the work of #AKDN in Cairo. Watch at https://t.co/ND0ziqwhNc.

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Between 1652 and 1654, Ibrahim Agha al-Mustahfizan decorated the building with blue and green tiles, hence the mosque’s unofficial name as the Blue Mosque. #AKTC restored the building in 2009-2012. Learn more in Close to Home: Al-Khimyah at https://t.co/39ZpM5zjG1.

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Altinbugha, one of the favourite Mamluks of Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad, had a mosque constructed under his name in 1338-40. Restoration of the mosque by #AKTC started in 2018 with European Commission funding. Learn more in #ClosetoHome: Al-Khimyah at https://t.co/39ZpM5zjG1.

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When #AKTC restored the mausoleum complex of Amir Tarabay al-Sharifi in 2006, lack of maintenance had led to accumulation of debris, hiding the building’s base. Excavation revealed its true glory, which you can learn about in #ClosetoHome: Al-Khimyah. https://t.co/ND0ziqwhNc

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The mosque and madrasa, built by Sultan al-Ashraf Sha’ban in 1368-1369, were dedicated to his mother Khawand Baraka while she was making the pilgrimage to Mecca. #AKTC restored the building in 2002-2006. Learn more in #ClosetoHome: Al-Khimyah, at https://t.co/ND0ziqwhNc.

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Combining never-before-seen footage and new interviews with photos and video from the coverage of the park over the years, Prince Aly Muhammad has crafted an investigation into a site called al-Qahirah (the victorious). Watch #ClosetoHome: Al-Khimyah at https://t.co/1eTo8L6PXH.

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#ClosetoHome: Al-Khimyah details the Al-Azhar Park project, which dates back to 1984, when the #AgaKhan Award for Architecture organised a conference, shortly after which His Highness the Aga Khan announced his decision to create a park for the citizens of the Egyptian capital.

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The site of Al-Azhar Park had been a debris dump for over 500 years. The enormous undertaking involved moving 1.5 million cubic metres of rubble and soil, the equivalent of more than 80,000 truckloads. Watch how #AKDN tackles this massive project in #ClosetoHome: Al-Khimyah.

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Premiering NOW - Close to Home: Al-Khimyah, written and directed by Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan. Watch it live at https://t.co/ND0ziqwhNc. #ClosetoHome #AlKhimyah #WorldEnvironmentDay

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Premiering today to commemorate #WorldEnvironmentDay, #ClosetoHome: #AlKhimyah is a film about social and environmental transformation, written and directed by Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan. Watch it on 5 June at 5:00 pm BST at https://t.co/ND0ziqwhNc.

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#ClosetoHome has a new website! Visit https://t.co/ND0ziqwhNc today to learn all about Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan's project with #AKDN to affect social and environmental change.

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“I plan to continue adding to the Close to Home series, in the hope that these films will help shed light on issues that I believe are important to young people today.” Stay tuned for updates on Prince Aly’s #ClosetoHome series at @closetohomefilm.

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“Getting to know so many talented students and learning more about the UCA’s mission has been exciting and deeply rewarding.” Learn more about Prince Aly’s visit to @ucentralasia and #ClosetoHome at https://t.co/bfR8XoD4nn.

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“I was deeply inspired by the students and faculty I had the opportunity to meet during this trip.” Learn more about how Prince Aly’s trip to the Kyrgyz Republic was #ClosetoHome.

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Earlier this month, Prince Aly Muhammad completed a five-day, private visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, during which he visited the Naryn campus of the University of Central Asia. Read more about the visit and #ClosetoHome at https://t.co/bfR8XoD4nn.

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Watch #ClosetoHome to learn how Prince Aly Aga Khan & #AKDN are taking action as climate change becomes an increasing threat to communities worldwide. Learn about the stories of those who are partnering for progress to improve #QualityOfLife. https://t.co/LnRqVhtyT8

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FOCUS Pakistan is there to support the most remote and difficult-to-access areas. After a devastating earthquake in 2005, FOCUS carried out evacuation & relief operations in 12+ locations. Learn about their efforts: https://t.co/hmozFy6peT #ClosetoHome

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#AKAH & #AKDN partner with communities around the world affected by natural disasters. Watch #ClosetoHome to meet some of the resilient 450,000 people in Pakistan who have benefitted from AKAH’s hazard vulnerability and risk assessments.

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Beneath this beautiful turquoise lake once stood an entire community. Lake Attabad was formed after a devastating landslide descended on a village. Learn more about how climate change affects Northern Pakistan in #ClosetoHome.

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In communities prone to natural disasters, #AKAH has created 70+ small-scale interventions, from smoke-free stoves to inexpensive insulation systems. Watch #ClosetoHome to meet communities affected by natural disasters who use these solutions in their homes.