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“There are those... who enter the world in such poverty that they are deprived of both the means and the motivation to improve their lot. Unless these unfortunates can be touched with the spark which ignites the spirit of individual enterprise and determination, they will only sink back into renewed apathy, degradation and despair. It is for us, who are more fortunate, to provide that spark.”

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Aga Khan IV

Aga Khan IV, full name Sultan Muhammad Shah Karim Al-Hussein, is the 49th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. Born on December 13, 1936, he is a member of the Aga Khan family, which has a wide influence in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, particularly in the fields of education, culture, art, and religion. Aga Khan IV is known for his charitable work and sponsorship of educational, cultural, and artistic institutions. more

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