500 million girls worldwide do not have access to menstrual hygiene products. They feel ashamed, anxious and stigmatised, to the point they are unable to go to school. The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), in partnership with the Nnabagereka Development Foundation,…
Despite the progress made towards improving early childhood development (ECD), children in Kenya face persistent obstacles to accessing quality, structured learning during their foundational years. One of the key challenges within Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) in Kenya is…
“Whilst political trends come and go and there are difficult times, the people of Afghanistan are still here. The resilience and strength of Afghan communities gives me hope.” – Dr Najmuddin Najm, CEO of AKF Afghanistan Despite the ongoing humanitarian…
Since 2017, more than 700,000 people in the northern Mozambique province of Cabo Delgado have been forced from their homes due to conflict. Many found shelter with relatives and friends or on temporary land loaned by others leaving their land…
The quality of education in Kyrgyz schools has always been an issue of national concern. Experiences from around the world suggest that the engagement of local communities in the management of schools brings transparency and accountability. This, in turn, leads…
Mangrove forests are critical coastal ecosystems that offer myriad benefits to both people and planet. These salt-tolerant trees grow between land and sea in the world’s tropical and subtropical coastlines, supporting local livelihoods whilst providing essential ecosystem services. In the…
“In a time of a pandemic, where we as human beings had to adapt so much, telling stories of how people did that is very important. It shows we are capable of being human and going with whatever odds are…
Building on its longstanding relationship with the European Union (EU) in Afghanistan, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has signed a grant agreement with its humanitarian arm. The €2.8 million grant will bolster AKF’s ongoing efforts to support the people of Afghanistan…
The first healthcare institution built by Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) in present-day Pakistan was a 42-bed maternity hospital in Karachi that dates back to 1924. In Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral – the most rugged and remote area in the country…
Join us this International Women’s Day as we celebrate women who are breaking the bias in their communities! The women below are just 12 of the millions of women that AKF and the broader Aga Khan Development Network support across…