Since 2013, AKF has been implementing a large-scale girls’ education programme in Afghanistan called STAGES (Steps Towards Afghan Girls’ Education Success). With funding from UKAid through the Girls’ Education Challenge, AKF and a consortium of partners* have been supporting over…
A small group of travellers set out on a journey of adventure and personal discovery to witness the impactful work of the Aga Khan Development Network and to immerse themselves in a new culture. In June 2019, seventeen explorers travelled…
His Highness the Aga Khan today emphasised three essential ingredients for stability and effective development in fragile contexts: a focus on local communities, a commitment to pluralism and the importance of a strong civil society. The Aga Khan was speaking…
Our cross-border work fosters socio-economic development through the building of energy infrastructure, bridges & establishing markets CHALLENGE: Separated by a river, connected by history Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province has some of the lowest human development indicators in the world. Infrastructure is…
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 &…