The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is delighted to announce a new $10m partnership agreement with KfW Development Bank to boost entrepreneurship in Pakistan, impacting 1,500 entrepreneurs and creating 2,500 jobs. The collaboration, funded by the German government, aims to foster…
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…
A wrench, a tire pump, a jug of motor oil; in northern Uganda, these are tools for women’s empowerment. For 17-year-old Nancy Sitaraya, learning about motorcycle repair is offering hope of a better future. After dropping out of primary school…
For Kashif*, a local resident in northern Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, the successful transformation of ten hectares of uncultivated land into highly productive farmland has, quite literally, borne fruit. In the arid region of Afghanistan where Kashif lives, water shortages pose…
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…
For two years, the people of Afghanistan have been grappling with one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. More than 90% of the population are living in poverty and reliance on humanitarian aid has increased by 60% compared to 2021.…
In Tanzania, the average age is just 17 years old. That is less than half of the average age in Europe – 44. Like most of sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania has experienced rapid population growth over the last decade. It has…
“The economic potential of the country should be considered as the material basis of national security.” National Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan for the Period up to 2030 The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is working in partnership with…
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…