When girls lead, communities are transformed: The young women redefining possibilities in rural India blog, News11 October 2024 Read more
AKF launches AgroVida programme to improve nutrition and food security for 125,000 people in northern Mozambique blog, News25 September 2024 Read more
AKF announces $10m partnership with KfW Development Bank in Pakistan to boost entrepreneurship and create 2,500 jobs blog, News20 September 2024 Read more
AKF launches $7.2m nutrition and immunisation programme in Pakistan in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and The Power of Nutrition News19 August 2024 Read more
Building climate resilience: How eco-innovators are reducing water stress in the mountainous Kyrgyz Republic Stories31 July 2024 Read more
How savings groups and cooking classes are combating malnutrition and building climate resilience in Madagascar Stories25 July 2024 Read more
Energy Plus: AKF and EU launch €31m programme to improve access to clean energy for 350,000 people in northern Pakistan Stories15 July 2024 Read more
“The money we used for chemicals, we now use for food”: How regenerative farming is improving food security and building climate resilience in Madagascar Stories10 July 2024 Read more
“Disability is not inability”: Salma’s devoted leadership to disability rights in Zanzibar Stories5 July 2024 Read more
“We haven’t run out of water, but we are going to”: Rising temperatures and historical legacies place the Kyrgyz Republic’s vital waterways – and those who depend on them – under pressure blog, Stories25 June 2024 Read more
BBC StoryWorks produces new film for AKF, exploring women-led mangrove restoration in Mozambique Stories24 June 2024 Read more
Madagascar’s first embryo transfer in cows set to boost dairy production and climate resilience Stories17 June 2024 Read more
5 ways AKF is restoring land, combatting desertification, and building drought resilience across mountains, plains and coasts Stories5 June 2024 Read more
Promoting teacher leadership for climate resilience: the Aga Khan Foundation welcomes delegates from around the world for third annual Schools2030 Global Forum Events, News4 June 2024 Read more
A new green chapter in the Kyrgyz Republic’s 100 years of education News, Stories30 May 2024 Read more
Prince’s Trust Awards: E-rickshaw driver Arti receives the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Stories24 May 2024 Read more
“I have finally found a way to financially support my family”: Breaking the cycle of poverty in rural Afghanistan Stories16 May 2024 Read more
“It is never too late to learn new things”: Sumli’s mission to champion women’s rights in India Stories15 May 2024 Read more
The Silk Road: A Living History comes to life in photographic book News, Stories23 April 2024 Read more
Promoting entrepreneurship in Pakistan: AKF signs MoU with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan News17 April 2024 Read more
“I am proud to be considered a local role model”: Mostafa’s journey to uplift his community in rural Egypt blog, Stories16 April 2024 Read more
“Challenges create capabilities, opportunities, and perhaps even miracles”: Meet Rola, chairwoman and passionate community volunteer blog, Stories15 March 2024 Read more
AKF launches new resource for practitioners seeking to enhance the capacity of health workers in Early Childhood Development News11 March 2024 Read more
Shifting gears: Meet northern Uganda’s young female motorcycle engineers Stories8 March 2024 Read more
“My dream is to open salons across Tajikistan and employ other girls like me”: Yalda’s story, a young Afghan refugee in Tajikistan News, Stories6 March 2024 Read more
Build coalitions, not cathedrals: Pascal Lamy on more equitable global governance and international cooperation News, Stories4 March 2024 Read more
“We, the creative and passionate generation can change our country”: Meet Kyrgyz youth activist Maksat blog, Stories8 February 2024 Read more
This forestry project in Afghanistan is pushing women to the forefront of climate action blog, Stories5 February 2024 Read more
“In my community, I’ve crafted a life that’s nothing short of extraordinary”: Maria Helena’s voice for change blog, Stories11 January 2024 Read more
How regenerative farming is helping Kenyan farmers combat climate change blog, Stories10 January 2024 Read more
USAID and FCDO partner with AKF to advance climate education in Tanzania News, Stories4 January 2024 Read more
Shafiqa’s story: From loss to livelihood in rural Afghanistan News, Stories22 December 2023 Read more
Greenhouse of hope: How one mother is overcoming Tajikistan’s harshest climate to nourish her community News, Stories19 December 2023 Read more
AKF co-launches Teachers for the Planet at COP28 to showcase climate education leadership by the world’s teachers News18 December 2023 Read more
Dubai Cares launches Global Education Solutions Accelerator at COP28 with AKF as strategic partner News13 December 2023 Read more
How solar energy is helping this Syrian village become more climate resilient blog, Stories5 December 2023 Read more
AKF launches illustrated series to ignite a love for reading and celebrate East African storytelling blog, Stories30 November 2023 Read more
“Our village is going to be as beautiful as it used to be”: Restoring climate affected land – and pride – in northern Afghanistan News, Stories23 November 2023 Read more
Rejuvenating early childhood development in the Kyrgyz Republic: The female entrepreneurs blazing a trail News, Stories16 November 2023 Read more
From Mozambique to Portugal: A new phase of civil society collaboration in partnership with ”la Caixa” Foundation News, Stories9 November 2023 Read more
AKF and the European Union launch four-year €5.8m project to improve livelihoods and climate resilience in Syria News20 October 2023 Read more
AKF’s Climate Innovation Challenge: Investing in innovation by investing in our people News, Stories6 October 2023 Read more
Beyond the conflict: How education is unlocking hope in Syria News, Stories25 September 2023 Read more
AKF receives Development Leadership Award for sustainable development efforts in Pakistan News18 September 2023 Read more
Aga Khan Foundation Australia inaugural gala: Celebrating a new chapter Down Under News11 September 2023 Read more
Unleashing youth power: The young entrepreneurs creating new economic opportunities in Tanzania News, Stories16 August 2023 Read more
Investing in community-led innovation: AKF launches Human-Centred Design coaching course in East Africa News, Stories8 August 2023 Read more
“The mangrove forest belongs to the community”: Working with nature to protect livelihoods and boost climate resilience News, Stories26 July 2023 Read more
AKF’s Learning Hub goes to eLearning Africa in Senegal to empower the continent’s development practitioners News25 July 2023 Read more
From crisis to resilience: the journey towards recovery after COVID-19 in Eastern Africa News, Stories19 July 2023 Read more
Unlocking entrepreneurial potential in the Kyrgyz Republic with the World Bank News, Stories7 July 2023 Read more
Empowering young changemakers: illuminate inspires future careers in international development blog, Stories7 July 2023 Read more
Pakistan floods: AKF partners with Bank Alfalah to provide critical health services to flood-affected communities News, Stories22 June 2023 Read more
illuminate 2023: Embracing the future of technology to unlock unprecedented opportunities blog, News21 June 2023 Read more
Threads of resilience: Maisaa’s courageous tale of triumph over adversity in Syria News, Stories19 June 2023 Read more
Why supporting teacher leadership and innovation is critical for transforming the future of education News, Stories2 June 2023 Read more
AKF joins forces with ICRAF and CIFOR to advance climate resilience and tackle urgent global challenges News, Stories16 May 2023 Read more
“Community is at our core”: Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India’s people-centred approach earns $7 million grant from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Opinion3 May 2023 Read more
Planting seeds of change: the Tanzanian students and teachers taking climate action into their own hands News, Stories27 April 2023 Read more
AKF signs new agreement with the European Union to support social cohesion in northern Mozambique News, Stories4 April 2023 Read more
“Now we have water near us, we have started a new life”: Building and restoring water wells in the highlands of Afghanistan News, Stories21 March 2023 Read more
Madagascar’s Barren Isles: Responding to the climate crisis in one of the most remote places on Earth News, Stories17 March 2023 Read more
AKF and European Union launch €16m programme in northwest Tajikistan to protect natural resources and improve food security News13 March 2023 Read more
AKF signs agreement with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature to support community-led conservation in northern Mozambique blog, Stories22 February 2023 Read more
“Gender equality is everyone’s business”: An interview with Gulnora Mukhamadieva, Global Lead for Gender Equality at AKF Opinion9 February 2023 Read more
Strength in difference: how we’re partnering with organisations across Europe to realise the power of diversity and inclusion News, Stories30 January 2023 Read more
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme receives global award for sustainable rural electrification project in Pakistan blog, Stories11 January 2023 Read more
Fighting climate and emergency shocks: Voices from the frontline in northern Pakistan blog, Stories10 January 2023 Read more
illuminate lecture 2022: A window into the wonder of Islamic architecture blog, Stories22 December 2022 Read more
Scoring for the Goals at the World Cup: AKF joins the Presidents of Ghana and Portugal to call for quality education News29 November 2022 Read more
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme commemorates 40 years of community-led development in Pakistan blog, Stories23 November 2022 Read more
“I am trusted to be a messenger for my community”: Working with community healthcare heroes to tackle cancer in Tanzania blog, Stories22 November 2022 Read more
Voices from the Roof of the World Season 2: Stories of survival on the frontlines of climate change blog, Stories2 November 2022 Read more
AKF signs new agreement with the UK government to support Afghanistan’s recovery and rebuilding efforts News, Stories31 October 2022 Read more
Fresh fruit and veg on the Roof of the World: the greenhouses tackling food insecurity in Tajikistan News, Stories14 October 2022 Read more
The classroom book corners boosting literacy across East Africa News, Stories21 September 2022 Read more
Schools2030 selected by the UN as a Global Solution to Advance Teacher Leadership, Innovation, and Agency for the Transforming Education Summit 2022 Events13 September 2022 Read more
How we’re using data about goats to empower women and raise incomes in India News, Stories12 September 2022 Read more
“Creating a world where people value each other regardless of their differences”: How values-based teaching is shaping education in Kenya News, Stories30 August 2022 Read more
“Many cannot believe it when they see the change in me”: The ‘safe space’ groups transforming the lives of youth in Uganda News, Stories11 August 2022 Read more
“It’s about helping my community as well as earning an income”: COVID-19 sparks a new generation of young entrepreneurs in Kenya News, Stories5 August 2022 Read more
“I love being among those who give children a solid start in life”: the teacher training opportunities strengthening early childhood development in coastal Kenya News, Stories21 June 2022 Read more
“I no longer feel so isolated thinking about the past”: The poultry farms bringing new hope for internally displaced people in northern Mozambique News, Stories16 June 2022 Read more
The Schools2030 Global Forum: A historic opportunity to reshape the future of education across East Africa and the world News15 June 2022 Read more
Community-led education: innovations replicated across the Kyrgyz Republic News, Stories15 June 2022 Read more
For people and planet: AKF’s community-led mangrove restoration initiatives around the world News, Stories7 June 2022 Read more
Stories of Hope: empowering East Africa’s next generation of journalists News, Stories27 May 2022 Read more
AKF receives EU grant to provide humanitarian assistance to over 100,000 Afghans and their communities Stories26 May 2022 Read more
Harnessing bottom up creativity and innovation to improve the holistic learning of children world-wide News21 April 2022 Read more
The Innovation Challenge: Empowering a new generation of innovators to help solve poverty’s complex challenges News21 April 2022 Read more
AKF and Education Above All sign $50m education partnership at the Doha Forum News31 March 2022 Read more
Afghanistan today: An interview with Dr Najmuddin Najm, CEO of AKF Afghanistan Opinion21 March 2022 Read more
AKF signs several new grants to support humanitarian relief efforts in Afghanistan Stories3 March 2022 Read more
New report looks at impact of AKF’s hygiene, sanitation and behaviour change campaign across India News28 February 2022 Read more
AKF’s Matt Reed joins France24 debate about the crisis in Afghanistan Stories10 February 2022 Read more
Generational agents of change: the individuals in northern Pakistan protecting their communities from COVID-19 Stories31 January 2022 Read more
World Mountain Day: AKF celebrates 15 years of its Mountain Societies Development Support Programme in Kyrgyzstan blog8 December 2021 Read more
Appreciating every drop: clean water brings new life to a community in northern Tajikistan blog25 November 2021 Read more
EU and AKF support civil society organisations in building inclusive and sustainable post-COVID Recovery in Central Asia blog26 October 2021 Read more
Mobilising response teams in northern Pakistan to respond to health and climate emergencies Stories13 October 2021 Read more
Aga Khan Development Network urges International Community not to abandon Afghanistan News13 September 2021 Read more
The Aga Khan Development Network’s Commitment to Afghanistan and its People News26 August 2021 Read more
Report launch: 10 key priorities for girls’ education programming in fragile contexts News29 July 2021 Read more
How can Human-Centred Design (HCD) help achieve SDG4? The global launch of the Schools2030 HCD Toolkit – documentary feature Events29 July 2021 Read more
How schools will lead the way – Schools2030’s Human-Centred Design Toolkit launched in ten countries News25 July 2021 Read more
Schools2030 – AKF’s global education initiative to put schools at the heart of social change Opinion19 July 2021 Read more
A new platform for teachers to share best practices straight from their classrooms – no matter where they are in the world News21 June 2021 Read more
Growing the evidence – Jacobs Foundation and Schools2030 partner to find ‘what works’ for quality learning across 1000 schools News, Uncategorized17 June 2021 Read more
A mother, a teacher and a student – three stories of hope from times of uncertainty Stories7 June 2021 Read more
Learning against the odds – Matt Reed on Girls’ Education in Fragile Contexts Opinion22 April 2021 Read more
Accelerate Impact – AKF’s new global initiative to design better programmes Stories21 April 2021 Read more
Building a nest egg – how cash and other support is helping Ugandan PWDs enhance self-reliance after COVID-19 Stories7 April 2021 Read more
‘People need help now, they can’t wait’ – Land, Water and Borders along the Silk Road Opinion22 March 2021 Read more
Creating Early Childhood Development champions – targeting government policymakers to scale ‘Nurturing Care’ News16 March 2021 Read more
The transformative power of parents – AKF launches two new courses to underscore the vital role that parents play in child development News, Stories15 March 2021 Read more
Keeping children safe, stimulated and building their skills during lockdown Stories10 March 2021 Read more
Women’s employment critical to young children’s well-being – International Women’s Day 2021 Stories8 March 2021 Read more
Cooperation and compassion during COVID-19: how civil society must pave the road to recovery – Matt Reed’s latest blog Opinion26 February 2021 Read more
AKDN and EU sign new €9m partnership to combat COVID-19 in East Africa, reaching 140,000 vulnerable people News25 February 2021 Read more
A bumper harvest in Tajikistan’s Zarafshon valley – Tabassum’s story Stories24 February 2021 Read more
AKF-led consortium granted €10m by European Commission for Afghanistan’s COVID-19 response News26 January 2021 Read more
AKF and Oxfam establish five new Early Childhood Development Centres in Tajikistan News14 January 2021 Read more
103-year-old overcomes Coronavirus after being treated at Aga Khan Emergency Response Centre in northern Pakistan Stories11 January 2021 Read more
Seniors in Portugal join the digital revolution to stay connected during lockdown Stories15 December 2020 Read more
The LEGO Foundation and Aga Khan Foundation partner through Schools2030 News10 December 2020 Read more
One Design Process. 10 Countries. 1,000 Schools. Endless Opportunity. Stories9 December 2020 Read more
New report reveals impact of AKF & Reckitt Benckiser School Hygiene Education Programme in India News25 November 2020 Read more
AKDN partners with European Union to support COVID-19 response in Pakistan News24 November 2020 Read more
Over one million trees planted – an update on our EC-funded climate resilience programme in northern Afghanistan Stories30 October 2020 Read more
AKDN partners with HRH Prince William to launch prestigious Earthshot prize News8 October 2020 Read more
Now more than ever – the need to build better working relationships from our living rooms Stories28 August 2020 Read more
Tajik President opens new community-built playground in Khorog, Tajikistan News27 August 2020 Read more
Transforming schools and communities in mountainous northern Pakistan Stories26 August 2020 Read more
How to help children continue to learn during COVID-19 – webinar recording Events31 July 2020 Read more
Using Human-Centred Design to address educational challenges – video interview Opinion28 July 2020 Read more
EU-funded infrastructure project fosters community spirit in Khorog during COVID-19 Stories30 June 2020 Read more
Combating COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh with ingenuity, innovation and compassion Stories27 May 2020 Read more
AKF Portugal mobilise volunteers to translate key Coronavirus information for migrant communities in Lisbon Stories4 May 2020 Read more
Aga Khan Trust for Culture-supported women’s craft enterprise in Delhi protects community by producing masks Stories1 May 2020 Read more
Aga Khan Foundation provides support for families to help children learn at home during COVID-19 News20 April 2020 Read more
How we’re working with Civil Society in Mozambique to slow and stop the transmission of Coronavirus News17 April 2020 Read more
Strengthening civil society and its capacity to improve quality of life in Mozambique News10 March 2020 Read more
Community focus, pluralism and civil society essential in fragile states, says Aga Khan News23 January 2019 Read more
Reconnecting Afghan & Tajik Badakhshan: economic development in the cross-border region News19 December 2018 Read more
“I’m a businessman who believes that one must invest their success back into their community” Stories24 July 2018 Read more
Tanzanian farmers lead their communities towards agricultural development Opinion4 July 2018 Read more
Exhibition Opening: The Artisans of al-Darb al-Ahmar: Life & Work in Historic Cairo Events19 March 2018 Read more
Aga Khan Foundation makes case for long-term investments in higher education to drive catalytic economic growth and social change Events1 February 2018 Read more
Inspiring young people and creating hope for the future in northern Kenya Opinion1 February 2018 Read more
Installation of new metallic towers improves reliability of electricity in eastern Tajikistan News24 November 2017 Read more
Recognition, Solidarity, Hope – helping marginalised women participate more fully in society Opinion25 August 2017 Read more
Promoting pluralism, celebrating dialogue – The Jaipur Literature Festival’s first decade Opinion20 January 2017 Read more
University of Central Asia: creating opportunity on the roof of the world – video Events20 May 2016 Read more
When girls lead, communities are transformed: The young women redefining possibilities in rural India blog, News11 October 2024 Read more
AKF launches AgroVida programme to improve nutrition and food security for 125,000 people in northern Mozambique blog, News25 September 2024 Read more
AKF announces $10m partnership with KfW Development Bank in Pakistan to boost entrepreneurship and create 2,500 jobs blog, News20 September 2024 Read more
AKF launches $7.2m nutrition and immunisation programme in Pakistan in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and The Power of Nutrition News19 August 2024 Read more
Building climate resilience: How eco-innovators are reducing water stress in the mountainous Kyrgyz Republic Stories31 July 2024 Read more
How savings groups and cooking classes are combating malnutrition and building climate resilience in Madagascar Stories25 July 2024 Read more
Energy Plus: AKF and EU launch €31m programme to improve access to clean energy for 350,000 people in northern Pakistan Stories15 July 2024 Read more
“The money we used for chemicals, we now use for food”: How regenerative farming is improving food security and building climate resilience in Madagascar Stories10 July 2024 Read more
“Disability is not inability”: Salma’s devoted leadership to disability rights in Zanzibar Stories5 July 2024 Read more
“We haven’t run out of water, but we are going to”: Rising temperatures and historical legacies place the Kyrgyz Republic’s vital waterways – and those who depend on them – under pressure blog, Stories25 June 2024 Read more
BBC StoryWorks produces new film for AKF, exploring women-led mangrove restoration in Mozambique Stories24 June 2024 Read more
Madagascar’s first embryo transfer in cows set to boost dairy production and climate resilience Stories17 June 2024 Read more
5 ways AKF is restoring land, combatting desertification, and building drought resilience across mountains, plains and coasts Stories5 June 2024 Read more
Promoting teacher leadership for climate resilience: the Aga Khan Foundation welcomes delegates from around the world for third annual Schools2030 Global Forum Events, News4 June 2024 Read more
A new green chapter in the Kyrgyz Republic’s 100 years of education News, Stories30 May 2024 Read more
Prince’s Trust Awards: E-rickshaw driver Arti receives the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Stories24 May 2024 Read more
“I have finally found a way to financially support my family”: Breaking the cycle of poverty in rural Afghanistan Stories16 May 2024 Read more
“It is never too late to learn new things”: Sumli’s mission to champion women’s rights in India Stories15 May 2024 Read more
The Silk Road: A Living History comes to life in photographic book News, Stories23 April 2024 Read more
Promoting entrepreneurship in Pakistan: AKF signs MoU with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan News17 April 2024 Read more
“I am proud to be considered a local role model”: Mostafa’s journey to uplift his community in rural Egypt blog, Stories16 April 2024 Read more
“Challenges create capabilities, opportunities, and perhaps even miracles”: Meet Rola, chairwoman and passionate community volunteer blog, Stories15 March 2024 Read more
AKF launches new resource for practitioners seeking to enhance the capacity of health workers in Early Childhood Development News11 March 2024 Read more
Shifting gears: Meet northern Uganda’s young female motorcycle engineers Stories8 March 2024 Read more
“My dream is to open salons across Tajikistan and employ other girls like me”: Yalda’s story, a young Afghan refugee in Tajikistan News, Stories6 March 2024 Read more
Build coalitions, not cathedrals: Pascal Lamy on more equitable global governance and international cooperation News, Stories4 March 2024 Read more
“We, the creative and passionate generation can change our country”: Meet Kyrgyz youth activist Maksat blog, Stories8 February 2024 Read more
This forestry project in Afghanistan is pushing women to the forefront of climate action blog, Stories5 February 2024 Read more
“In my community, I’ve crafted a life that’s nothing short of extraordinary”: Maria Helena’s voice for change blog, Stories11 January 2024 Read more
How regenerative farming is helping Kenyan farmers combat climate change blog, Stories10 January 2024 Read more
USAID and FCDO partner with AKF to advance climate education in Tanzania News, Stories4 January 2024 Read more
Shafiqa’s story: From loss to livelihood in rural Afghanistan News, Stories22 December 2023 Read more
Greenhouse of hope: How one mother is overcoming Tajikistan’s harshest climate to nourish her community News, Stories19 December 2023 Read more
AKF co-launches Teachers for the Planet at COP28 to showcase climate education leadership by the world’s teachers News18 December 2023 Read more
Dubai Cares launches Global Education Solutions Accelerator at COP28 with AKF as strategic partner News13 December 2023 Read more
How solar energy is helping this Syrian village become more climate resilient blog, Stories5 December 2023 Read more
AKF launches illustrated series to ignite a love for reading and celebrate East African storytelling blog, Stories30 November 2023 Read more
“Our village is going to be as beautiful as it used to be”: Restoring climate affected land – and pride – in northern Afghanistan News, Stories23 November 2023 Read more
Rejuvenating early childhood development in the Kyrgyz Republic: The female entrepreneurs blazing a trail News, Stories16 November 2023 Read more
From Mozambique to Portugal: A new phase of civil society collaboration in partnership with ”la Caixa” Foundation News, Stories9 November 2023 Read more
AKF and the European Union launch four-year €5.8m project to improve livelihoods and climate resilience in Syria News20 October 2023 Read more
AKF’s Climate Innovation Challenge: Investing in innovation by investing in our people News, Stories6 October 2023 Read more
Beyond the conflict: How education is unlocking hope in Syria News, Stories25 September 2023 Read more
AKF receives Development Leadership Award for sustainable development efforts in Pakistan News18 September 2023 Read more
Aga Khan Foundation Australia inaugural gala: Celebrating a new chapter Down Under News11 September 2023 Read more
Unleashing youth power: The young entrepreneurs creating new economic opportunities in Tanzania News, Stories16 August 2023 Read more
Investing in community-led innovation: AKF launches Human-Centred Design coaching course in East Africa News, Stories8 August 2023 Read more
“The mangrove forest belongs to the community”: Working with nature to protect livelihoods and boost climate resilience News, Stories26 July 2023 Read more
AKF’s Learning Hub goes to eLearning Africa in Senegal to empower the continent’s development practitioners News25 July 2023 Read more
From crisis to resilience: the journey towards recovery after COVID-19 in Eastern Africa News, Stories19 July 2023 Read more