Portugal
- Established 1983
- People Reached 74,739 (2024)
Overview
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Portugal since 1983 with a mandate to improve the quality of life of migrant communities in urban contexts through social and economic support. Fundação Aga Khan was established as a Portuguese foundation in 1996. In 2009, the Aga Khan Foundation in a partnership with the Institute of Social Security, took the management of the Olivais Sul Early Childhood development centre, in Lisbon.
The Aga Khan Foundation’s programmes in Portugal place particular emphasis on supporting seniors and migrant communities, fostering pluralism and inclusion, and addressing climate change. The target geographies include Lisbon, Greater Lisbon and Porto.
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Our impact in Portugal in 2024
115,899
People reached directly and indirectly through 264 supported civil society organisations, 48% of whom were women
51,722
Children accessed education services and support across 112 schools and learning spaces
408
People supported through work and enterprise programmes, 58% of whom have improved employment or self-employment status
In partnership with
The following list of partners represents a selection that AKF Portugal collaborates with and is not exhaustive.
Leadership
Karim Merali
CEO, Portugal
Contact us
Av. Lusíada 10,
1600-150 Lisboa
Portugal