India

Overview

The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in India since 1978 to serve as a catalyst for rural development by supporting resource-poor communities to improve their livelihoods, training other stakeholders and civil society organisations to scale up successful approaches and sharing field learnings to influence policy.

In India, the Aga Khan Foundation leads a range of integrated, innovative, and gender sensitive programmes and supports the establishment of a range of community institutions to lead development across five states, including Bihar, Delhi, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.

As a member of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), the Aga Khan Foundation in India collaborates with other AKDN agencies including the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India), Aga Khan Agency for Habitat, Aga Khan Academy and others.

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Our impact in India in 2023

3.8 million

People accessed safe drinking water, sanitation and nutritional services

3 million

Women reached across all focus areas

2.2 million

Children accessed ECD services and support, 86% of whom met developmental standards appropriate for their age

Cultivating a love for reading in young minds

A network of 424 community book kiosks has been established across hundreds villages in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, aiming to foster a reading culture among children beyond the confines of school.

In partnership with

The following list of partners represents a selection that AKF India collaborates with and is not exhaustive.

 Leadership

Tinni Sawhney

CEO, India


Contact us

Sarojini House, 6 2nd Floor,
Bhagwan Das Road, Bhagwan Das Lane
Mandi House, New Delhi,
Delhi 110001
India

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Programme Spotlight

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Meet the Pashu Sakhis of Bihar

Women para-vets empowered by Project Mesha, who have brought about a lasting transformation in goat rearing practices in their communities and their own lives.

Learn about the impact of AKF's work in India throughout 2023.

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