In Patna, Bihar’s capital, street rubbish has reached unprecedented levels. AKF (UK)’s Patrick Sayer meets the unsung heroes who are working to turn this around. Slipping into the traffic for even a short journey through Patna redefines the meaning of…
Community owned centres provide safe, healthy and joyful environments to ensure hopeful futures for pre-primary children. Shubhi Vijay & Lukhimai Linnebank report from Bihar. The early childhood years between 0 and 6 are critical for the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and…
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 development of Community-Based Savings Groups (CBSGs) in Bihar, India not only provides financial opportunities for local residents, but brings communities together as well. CHALLENGE: Bihar – India’s poorest and most marginalised province Over half of the world’s population has…