United States of America

  • Established 1981

Overview

Established in 1981, the Aga Khan Foundation USA builds partnerships with United States government agencies, non-governmental organisations, private and corporate foundations, and other development non-profits to mobilise resources and expertise that enable the Aga Khan Foundation’s global work.

In the United States, the Aga Khan Foundation’s Washington, DC office promotes awareness of our innovative programmes and long-term impact on millions of people around the world. Across the country, our fundraising initiatives are led by a robust volunteer network organised into seven regions.

All donations go directly to the Aga Khan Foundation USA’s programmes and projects. Americans can learn more about opportunities to get involved here.

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Our Impact in the United States

500,000

Participants and volunteers since 1995

40,000+

Campaign participants

$144m+

Individual donations

19

Major US metro areas

In partnership with

Mike Bowles

Mike Bowles

Regional Co-Director, Programmes & Partnerships, North America

Zahra Lutfeali

Zahra Lutfeali

Regional Co-Director, Programmes & Partnerships, North America


Contact us

Aga Khan Foundation USA,
1825 K Street NW, Suite 901,
Washington, DC., 20006

Phone: 202-293-2537
Email: info.akfusa@akdn.org

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Based in Washington, D.C., AKF USA serves as an institution for program and resource development. Its fundraising initiatives are led by a national network of regional chairs and volunteers.

USA Governance

Our governance structure is comprised of an international Board of Directors and a United States National Committee that coordinate to ensure a cohesive strategic direction both nationally and globally.

Board of Directors

The Board has overall statutory governance responsibility for all Aga Khan Foundation offices around the world and maintains an active role in setting Aga Khan Foundation USA’s strategy, ensuring its coherence with the direction and activities of the Aga Khan Foundation globally and of the wider Aga Khan Development Network.

  • His Highness the Aga Khan
  • Prince Amyn Aga Khan
  • Princess Zahra Aga Khan
  • Prince Rahim Aga Khan
  • Jane Piacentini-Moore
  • Alan Abela

National Committee

The National Committee assists the Board of Directors in the discharge of its functions. All National Committee members are appointed by the Board. 

The Committee fulfils key governance and oversight responsibilities for Aga Khan Foundation USA, including: providing ongoing general guidance; compliance with legal and fiscal requirements; and overseeing the annual budget so that resources placed under its custody are productively managed, invested, and used in furtherance of its best interests.

  • Nageeb Sumar – Chair
  • Shaiza Damji Nurani – Vice-Chair
  • Rozina Mussan
  • Hassan Natha
  • Sarah Hassan
  • Purnur Ilolova
  • Akbar Poonawala
  • Farrukh Valliani
  • Al-Karim Alidnia – Ex-Officio Member

Learn more about the committee here.

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