The Aga Khan Academy Maputo reopened its doors this Monday, 2 November to its students and staff with numerous safety guidelines put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the continuity of education.

Madina Khudobakshova, a Year 10 student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, participated in a virtual art exhibition in Khorog, Tajikistan to raise awareness about environmental conservation.

Alyssa Jamal is a Year 10 student at the Aga Khan Academy Academy Mombasa whose personal project focuses on creating an affordable wrist splint for underprivileged children with cerebral palsy.

During the July break, the Aga Khan Academies and the Aga Khan Development Network partnered up to provide internship opportunities for students in the Diploma Programme. Kauthar Mohamed, the internship coordinator at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa tells us more about the programme.

Undeterred by the challenges posed by the global pandemic, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo embraced the 'new norm' and started the new academic year online. After a restful summer, the Academy community returned to online classes to take on the new year in good earnest with not only new tools but also new teachers.