By Michael Kocher, General Manager, Aga Khan Foundation The Aga Khan Development Network is a collection of 10 development agencies. Collectively, our agencies seek to achieve three things: First, to improve the quality of life in almost every respect –…
We are delighted to announce that a new AKF-supported energy line was inaugurated this week in Barsem, eastern Tajikistan. The new 13.8km, 110kV power line complete with metallic towers will improve the supply of sustainable electricity to 174,000 people in…
We are delighted to announce that a new AKF-supported cross-border energy line was inaugurated this week in Rushan in Eastern Tajikistan! The line was installed by Pamir Energy, an Aga Khan Development Network project company, with support from the Governments…
Today marks International Day of the Girl Child! The Aga Khan Foundation supports millions of girls around the world to realise their full potential and pursue their dreams. Our programmes encourage not only girls, but also their families and communities to…
The construction of a sixth cross-border bridge and market, together with investments in local enterprise, aims to bring economic prosperity and regional stability to one of the most remote border areas in the world. On the 13th of July, the Aga Khan Foundation, the…
Horticulture smallholder farmers across Tanzania and beyond are challenged with systemic constraints within the market system, including post harvest management and marketing. What is one solution? To take matters into their own hands. Tahira Nizari, Senior Programme Officer, Enterprise &…
Path-breaking report launched at World Economic Forum demonstrates the importance of private education in addressing the continent’s education crisis. Despite extraordinary gains in access, tens of millions of African children and young people do not have access to high-quality education.…
After graduating over 2,100 high quality nurses over 15 years, the Aga Khan University launches a comprehensive study of its nursing programme in East Africa. This impact evaluation study was designed on the basis of quality and accountability. It focused on…
Context and challenges Although the proportion of people practicing open defecation globally has fallen by almost half, from 24%to 13% since 1990, out of the 949 million people that don’t have access to a toilet across the world, India accounts…
Numbers are one helpful way to illustrate the impact of the Aga Khan Development Network. This video shows how the Network is working to improve the quality of life for tens of millions of people across the globe through its wide…