Inaara Aga Khan

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Inaara Aga Khan born?April 1, 1963
2. Where was Inaara Aga Khan born?Germany
3. What is Inaara Aga Khan known for?Philanthropic activities and her former role as wife of Aga Khan IV
4. What is the former title?Begum Aga Khan (May 1998 - March 2014)
5. What is the associated organization?Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
6. Who is Inaara Aga Khan?Inaara Aga Khan is a German philanthropist who was born Gabriele Renate Homey. She married Karim al-Husseini, the 49th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, and served as Begum Aga Khan from 1998 to 2014.

Philanthropy: The practice of donating money and resources to promote human welfare and charitable causes.
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN): A network of private, non-denominational development agencies founded by the Aga Khan.
Imam: A spiritual leader in Islam, particularly significant in Shia Islam.
Nizari Ismaili: A major branch of Ismaili Shia Islam, led by the Aga Khan.