Yasmin Aga Khan

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Yasmin Aga Khan born?December 28, 1949
2. Where was Yasmin Aga Khan born?Switzerland
3. What is Yasmin Aga Khan known for?Leading efforts in raising public awareness and supporting research for Alzheimer's disease
4. What is the family relation?Paternal half-sister of Karim al-Husayni, the fourth Aga Khan
5. Who is Yasmin Aga Khan?Yasmin Aga Khan is a philanthropist and advocate who works to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease. She is the daughter of actress Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan.
6. Why does Yasmin Aga Khan care about Alzheimer's disease?Her mother, Rita Hayworth, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, so Yasmin wants to help people who are affected by the illness.

Philanthropist: An individual who actively promotes the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Alzheimer's disease: A chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die, leading to severe memory loss and cognitive impairment.
Public awareness: The state of being informed about a particular issue or cause, often achieved through education and advocacy campaigns.
Advocacy: The public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.