Micro-forests are small, dense, biodiverse forests that grow fast in urban and rural areas alike. Through our GROW initiative, we are on a mission to plant thousands of micro-forests with communities around the world to boost biodiversity, support livelihoods, and…
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the European Commission’s Foreign Policy Instrument have partnered in Mozambique since 2019 to promote social cohesion within rural communities of Cabo Delgado province, as well as to strengthen relationships with local government. A new…
In the north of Pakistan, the breathtaking Himalayan, Karakorum, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges meet. However, behind the region’s picturesque scenery lies a harsh reality. For its 1.9 million inhabitants, water is an extremely scarce resource. To many this region…
Afghanistan is in the midst of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. According to UNDP, as much as 97% of the population are at risk of sinking below the poverty line. The situation has been exacerbated by one of the most…
Madagascar – the world’s fourth largest island – boasts more than 5,000 kilometres of coastline. Millions of Malagasy people depend on the natural marine resources of this coastline to provide for their families and earn income. Beyond the shorelines of…
Join us this International Women’s Day as we celebrate women’s groups that we work with around the world, driving forward development solutions in their communities. At AKF, we believe that when communities come together, they have the power to influence,…
Schools2030, AKF’s flagship education programme, is thrilled to release its second Annual Report, providing details of its progress across ten countries and reflecting on all that has been learned together. Schools2030 is a ten-year participatory education programme based in 1,000…
In Mozambique, around 80% of livelihoods depend on natural resources. With nearly 20 million people living in coastal regions, many of these livelihoods rely on the marine resources provided by the Western Indian Ocean. Employment opportunities along the country’s coastline…
In collaboration with nine European Diversity Charters, the AKF team in Portugal has developed a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) course to promote diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace. The European Diversity Charters help public and private sector organisations across…
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…