Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Legacy of Leadership and Philanthropy
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Legacy of Leadership and Philanthropy Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, born on December 13, 1936, in Geneva, Switzerland, was the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. He ascended to this position in 1957 at the age of 20, following the death of his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III. His leadership spanned nearly seven decades, during which he profoundly impacted both his community and the broader global society. Educated at Harvard University, Prince Karim earned a Bachelor of Arts in Islamic history. His academic background provided a foundation for his efforts to bridge traditional Islamic values with contemporary society. He was committed to improving the quality of life for Ismaili Muslims and the wider communities they inhabit. Under his guidance, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) was established, becoming one of the world's largest private development organizations. Operating in over ...