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ALEPH is Canada’s first Persian lifestyle magazine based in Vancouver dedicated to giving the Iranian community and its businesses a voice.

The Mowafaghian Foundation has contributed substantial funds to support UVic in its efforts to create tangible solutions to real-world problems

SFU is Marking its 60th Anniversary with a Beautiful Architectural Gem on Burnaby Mountain. The Gibson Art Museum will exhibit contemporary works and house the university’s art collection of more than 5,800 modern and contemporary paintings, photographs, sculptures….

Parya Trillium Foundation community centre provides events, cultural and educational programs and services in Farsi, Russian, Chinese and English.

The production is adapted from the Shahnameh, an Irian epic poem published in 1010.

On World Cancer Day, experts from diverse fields were joined by 264 registrants and 149 live viewers to learn about how and why collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches improve outcomes for cancer patients.

In recognition of a substantial gift towards the capital project, two beautiful courtyard spaces have been named after Djavad Mowafaghian.

For decades, the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation has been a champion of education and the arts. Since their first commitment to supporting Bard in 2016, they have helped thousands of students experience the transformative power of live theatre through their funding of Bard’s Student Matinees.

In a heartfelt ceremony held in March 2025, Hamid Eshghi was recognized with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This medal is a way to honour those whose tireless work often goes unrecognized, but whose influence is felt by many.

Hamid and Arya Eshghi feature in Vanmag’s 2024 Power List for expanding the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation’s footprint to well past $65 million in investments in the arts, education and children’s health.

The Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation has a longstanding commitment to philanthropy and community support.

In Mojgan’s honour, the DMF pledged $3 million to establish the Mojgan Mowafaghian Hospital Chair in Oncology Research at BC Children’s Hospital.