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…
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.…
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…
Building bridges in northern Pakistan, women-led crafts in Mozambique, and hosting The Earthshot Prize ‘Road to Regeneration’ event in London: scroll down to catch a glimpse of our work this month. Gena Abdul Nabi, a young woman outside her local…
Found along the coastlines and tidal rivers of tropical and subtropical regions, mangrove forests are unique ecosystems that thrive in salt water. They have adapted to withstand the low oxygen levels of waterlogged mud and the rough waves of changing…
From 23-25 June, the Aga Khan Foundation UK hosted its annual Silk Road Bazaar at Canopy Market, in Kings Cross, London. Much like last year, shoppers were able to learn about artisanal crafts from across the Middle East, South and Central…
Whilst Eastern Africa was spared the brunt of COVID-19 cases in comparison to other regions in the Global South, its health systems still felt the strain of the fast-moving and unpredictable virus. But it was the socioeconomic impacts that would…