Everywhere AKF works we meet community-minded individuals who are strengthening the fabric of civil society. These community weavers are unsung heroes who volunteer their time and expertise, mobilise others, and bring diverse groups together to bring about transformative change within…
Under the slogan ‘Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration’, the UN’s World Environment Day this year is shining a spotlight on three interconnected issues facing people worldwide: land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. According to the UN Convention to…
At 19 years old, Arti became one of the first female e-rickshaw drivers in her district in Uttar Pradesh, India. This week, Arti welcomed another first – leaving India to visit London, where she received the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment…
Everywhere AKF works we meet community-minded individuals who are strengthening the fabric of civil society. These community weavers are unsung heroes who volunteer their time and expertise, mobilise others, and bring diverse groups together to bring about transformative change within…
After school ends at 3pm in Baniyani village, Uttar Pradesh, children eagerly rush to their favourite place: ‘Child Junction’. Here, they spend their evenings playing, exploring, and sharing with each other. Child Junction offers a sensory-rich environment, supporting the cognitive,…
‘Climate Change: Why Gender Matters’ with Professor Nitya Rao 24 November | 17:30 – 18:30 | Aga Khan Centre, London From 30 November to 12 December, at COP 28 in Dubai, global experts will review where the world stands on…
“If we keep our spirits high and keep moving forward, only then will our society also move forward.” Annu – Project Lehar alumnus (pictured above) When she was eight months old, Annu was taken in by her grandmother. Throughout her…
The Aga Khan Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of ‘The Silk Road: A Living History’ virtual exhibition by travel photographer Christopher Wilton-Steer. The virtual edition presents the photographs from the original outdoor exhibition alongside video and audio content…
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…
Naveen Patidar and his team at the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) India are currently celebrating one of their most important achievements – receiving a $7 million unrestricted grant from US-based philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott. MacKenzie Scott is a US-based…