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…
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the UK government have partnered in Afghanistan for many years to strengthen girls’ education in remote areas of the country. A new agreement will expand this partnership to include support for agriculture and livelihoods…
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…
Located in eastern Tajikistan on the border with Afghanistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) sits at an altitude of 2,300 to 4,000m above sea level. Its dry, continental climate and annual rainfall of 250 to 300mm means that the growing season…
“I am a passionate girls advocate, and I know what girls go through. I have to fight for girls’ rights, because we’ve had cases where girls can’t speak for themselves, and they need someone who can speak for them.” Steasy…