Whilst Eastern Africa was spared the brunt of COVID-19 cases in comparison to other regions in the Global South, its health systems still felt the strain of the fast-moving and unpredictable virus. But it was the socioeconomic impacts that would…
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…
“In a time of a pandemic, where we as human beings had to adapt so much, telling stories of how people did that is very important. It shows we are capable of being human and going with whatever odds are…
Since the start of 2021, the Aga Khan Foundation has been working in partnership with the European Union (EU) to take a multi-sector approach against the pandemic and its impacts in East Africa, with health system strengthening as a top…
Sport and Nation Building along the Silk Road: Football and Identity Politicswith Professor Leif Stenberg 30 June 2021 | 12:00pm BST | Online In many states along the Silk Road, there is a strong link between sport and national identity.…
In line with its global strategy for tackling the pandemic, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has launched a new €9 million programme in East Africa with funding from the European Union. The programme will focus on strengthening responses to…
After graduating over 2,100 high quality nurses over 15 years, the Aga Khan University launches a comprehensive study of its nursing programme in East Africa. This impact evaluation study was designed on the basis of quality and accountability. It focused on…