Education

Enabling children and young people to learn, fulfil their potential, and interact effectively with the world.

The Aga Khan Foundation works with teachers, students, parents, communities and partners, including policy-makers, to equip girls and boys with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to build a better future and contribute to society.

We focus on increasing access to quality learning opportunities by creating more enabling learning pathways for students; supporting more teachers and educators to be leaders, innovators and active agents in education reform and; enhancing more transformative, equitable and inclusive education systems for all.

There is no greater form of preparation for change than education. There is no better investment that the individual, parents, and the nation can make than an investment in education of the highest possible quality.
His Highness the Aga Khan

Quality education for all

Our education programmes currently reach one million learners and 27,000 teachers through more than 3,500 government and community schools.

Our Goals

Accelerated progress of holistic and relevant learning outcomes

By improving reading and mathematical skills, and other skills relevant to individual learners

Increased access to quality and secure learning opportunities

By improving existing schools and learning spaces, and creating new ones where there are gaps

Strengthened delivery of inclusive and pluralistic learning systems

By equipping teachers and educators with quality and inclusive professional development training

Featured Initiatives

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Schools2030

A 10-year learning improvement programme operating in 10 countries, catalysing teacher-led innovations to achieve SDG4 by 2030.

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The Mysteries of Jabali and Sauti

A playful multimedia series launched in East Africa to inspire reading for joy and celebrate the region’s rich storytelling heritage.

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Teachers for the Planet

We are putting teachers at the heart of climate education reform. Teaching is the most important green job, on which all future green jobs depend.

Our impact in 2023

1.3 million Learners reached through 6,638 schools and community learning spaces, 8% of which were newly established by AKF
30,000 Teachers supported, 62% of whom received professional development training
6,638 Schools and learning spaces supported across 11 countries: Afghanistan, Egypt, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Portugal, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania and Uganda

Our Education programmes address the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: