The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) has won the Energy Globe Award for its rural electrification project in Chitral, Pakistan. The award recognises innovative and sustainable projects that respond to environmental challenges and support communities. This year, AKRSP’s project…
Pakistan is the world’s fifth-most populous country yet contributes less than 1% of global CO2 emissions. Despite this, it is one of the countries most affected by climate change. The devastating floods this year that affected 33 million people are…
Last month, illuminate was delighted to host a lecture by Professor Behrens-Abouseif (Emeritus Professor, SOAS University of London) on the history, forms, and features of Islamic architecture for a group of sixth form students from ARK Academies. illuminate – an…
The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) is commemorating 40 years of working with communities in Pakistan’s northernmost regions – Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. The inaugural ceremony of the three-day event in Chitral under the theme ‘Celebrating 40 years of New…
Cancer is the leading non-communicable disease in Tanzania. With more than 40,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed each year and a high mortality rate of nearly 29,000, the country is experiencing a consistent and a significant rise in the disease.…
On 15th November 2022, the Olga Cadaval Cultural Centre in Sintra, Portugal, opened its doors for a conference about building skills for a digital world. During the conference, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and Sintra City Council presented the results…
Alarms are ringing throughout the world: the most ruinous floods in Pakistan’s history, the worst drought in a generation in East Africa, Everest base camp turned from a frigid outpost to a lakeside camp. These are all signs that climate…
Four young people have been awarded for the talent, curiosity, and skills showcased in their submissions to the illuminate 2022 competition. This year’s theme of climate change and environmental impact mitigation inspired thought-provoking art pieces and carefully crafted essays, all…
Drawing on over 50 years of experience in international development, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is proud to launch The Learning Hub, a free online platform aimed at strengthening practitioners and empowering communities. The Learning Hub is home to a plethora of learning content developed by AKF and more than 30 of its partner organisations. It can be…
Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country at the heart of Central Asia. Over 94% of its land is covered by mountains which tower up to 7,000 metres above sea level. Rural communities – which make up more than 63% of the entire population – live amongst these ranges and face unique…