Mervyn Lobo wrote in response to by post: In Tanzania, two Ismaili's went on to become Ministers.? One was Minister of Finance and the other was Minister of Mines and Natural Resources.
Another interesting aspect of the society/religion is that by donating to the Aga Khan, one can receive?titles?like "Count" etc. This allows for endless possibilities. For example, while other communities are building schools, The Aga Khan Foundation has built a University in Tanzania. Lastly, every year the Ismaili's have a charity walk here in Toronto. The funds collected go to clean water projects in E. Africa and Afghanistan. Mervyn The Ismailis also had Ministers in the Kenya Government besides holding prominent positions in the various Service Clubs like The lions Club, Kiwanis, Rotary club and many other organizations and charities. They supported many worthwhile charities and helped both financially and with time and meeting places etc. I wish the Fanatical and Other Muslim Groups were as progressive and open minded as the Ismailis. I have had very good relations with many Ismailis ' Khojas' as we commonly called them in my long career in Banking in Kenya. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares.
