Promoting pluralism in Portugal, bringing drinking water to rural Tajikistan, and planting mangroves in Mozambique: scroll down to catch a glimpse of our work this month. In rural Qubodiyon, young girls and boys until recently had to spend at least…
Globally, an estimated 222 million children and youth living in situations affected by conflict do not have access to education support. More than half of these children are girls. Whether due to barriers such as the destruction of schools, loss…
This week, during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, global leaders convened in New York to evaluate the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As we reach the midway point toward the SDGs’ 2030 deadline, not one of…
In a ceremony commemorating the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) received a Development Leadership Award from the Government of Pakistan in acknowledgment of its contributions to development in the country. The award underscores AKF’s steadfast…
For two years, the people of Afghanistan have been grappling with one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. More than 90% of the population are living in poverty and reliance on humanitarian aid has increased by 60% compared to 2021.…
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) proudly marked its launch in Australia with an inaugural gala held in Sydney on Saturday 2nd of September 2023, attended by 250 people. This milestone event celebrated the Foundation’s arrival in the land down under…
Blessing football pitches in the Kyrgyz Republic, supporting sustainable energy in Syria, and enjoying vibrant chemistry lessons in India: scroll down to catch a glimpse of our work this month. On 29th August, in the village of Sogment in the…
In Tanzania, the average age is just 17 years old. That is less than half of the average age in Europe – 44. Like most of sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania has experienced rapid population growth over the last decade. It has…
I vividly remember my visit to Smart Girls’ Centre, a civil society organisation (CSO) in Kampala, Uganda, focused on skilling and upskilling girls in non-traditional trades. There I saw CEO Jamila Mayanja working with eight learners to design solar-light school…
“The economic potential of the country should be considered as the material basis of national security.” National Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan for the Period up to 2030 The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is working in partnership with…