Shiite Aid Organizations in Tajikistan

Author(s):
Cordier, B. de
Published
2007
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

In the global periphery and (post-)conflict areas, faith-based aid organizations play an important role as providers of social services. The activities of the Aga Khan Development Network and the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation in the former Soviet republic of Tajikistan reflect different backgrounds and approaches used by Muslim aid organizations. They also outline how these organizations obtained a foothold and gained legitimacy in environments that do not share their confessional background.

Tajikistan
Date issued
2007
Language
English
Publisher
ISIM, Leiden
Is part of
ISIM Review (2007), Vol. 19, no. 1, p. 10-11
hdl
1887/17127