In 2002, His Highness the Aga Khan and Governor Rick Perry jointly inaugurated the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center in Sugar Land, TX as a place for fostering an appreciation of pluralism and for enhancing relationships among faith communities, government and civil society. Events at the Center aspire to stimulate the intellect, encourage dialogue, and celebrate cultural diversity in the greater Houston area."Our work has always been people-driven. It grows out of the age-old Islamic ethic committed to goals with universal relevance: the elimination of poverty, access to education, and social peace in a pluralist environment" - His Highness The Aga Khan