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AKF launches groundbreaking Human-Centred Design toolkit to drive social innovation
Free, open-source resource aims to help development practitioners design better, people-centred solutions and put communities in charge of their development.
Teaching the watershed generation: How educators in Africa can shape the continent’s future
The aspiration is to ensure that Africa’s coming influence is shaped not just by its numbers, but by the skills and talents of its peoples
The month in pictures: May
Supporting Sudanese children in Egypt, producing quality olive oil in Syria, and playful learning in Tanzania: see what we’ve been up to this month.
Syrian youth design their future
In a context of loss and fragmentation, AKF is partnering with the people of Syria to rebuild the social fabric of communities through Human-Centered Design and social innovation.
Filling the immunisation-nutrition gaps: Eight actionable solutions for Pakistan’s zero-dose children
Following World Immunisation Week, AKF, in partnership with The Power of Nutrition and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, identifies eight areas of focus for tackling immunisation gaps in Pakistan
The month in pictures: April
Seed banks in Afghanistan, Mothers’ Day in Syria, and mangrove conservation in Tanzania: see what we’ve been up to this month.
AKF and AKU to host the world’s first International Symposium on Artemisia
The landmark event will bring together global experts to explore the holistic health and environmental potential of Artemisia annua and Artemisia afra – medicinal plants known for their healing properties
The month in pictures: March
Women-led local development in India, building economic resilience in Syria, and playing with recycled paper to improve maths skills in Tanzania: see what we’ve been up to this month.
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
This year, we are celebrating International Women's Day by recognising the diverse contributions of women and the roles they play in supporting their communities to thrive.
Organic strawberry farming: a new opportunity for women in rural India
In partnership with IndusInd Bank, we are supporting rural women in northern India to cultivate organic strawberries, boosting their income and embracing sustainable agriculture.