The month in pictures: August
News & Stories
Read news and stories from AKF and the countries and communities we serve.
Filter By
4 ways to build climate resilient food systems
In this Climate Conversation, Alfa Gadhavi, Deputy Manager for Health and Nutrition at the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India shares four ways communities can build climate resilient food systems. Climate Conversations is a series of interviews with experts from AKF and its partners, exploring how AKF is tackling pressing climate challenges to help communities build resilience and improve their quality of life.
Project Lehar: A wave of change for young women in India
Explore the livelihood centres of Project Lehar, where young women from marginalised communities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are learning, leading and transforming their lives.
The month in pictures: July
Canoeing through the mangroves of Madagascar, learning innovations in Zanzibar, and installing solar panels in Syria: see what we’ve been up to this month.
Celebrating community-led innovation: AKF and the ”la Caixa” Foundation award grants to 10 Mozambican CSOs under JUNTOS! initiative
Over a decade on, JUNTOS! continues to support Mozambican civil society to lead resilient, collaborative, and impactful development
Tajikistan’s most remote province set for near-universal electrification by end of 2025 following major energy investments
Inauguration of Sebzor Hydroelectric Power Plant, off-grid energy projects and infrastructure upgrades will realise ambition to fully electrify Pamir region by the end of the year.
Bloom your Biz: Growing entrepreneurial success in Portugal
Meet the inspiring entrepreneurs who have taken their businesses to new heights with Bloom Your Biz – an AKF-supported programme empowering entrepreneurs to innovate, grow, and launch successful businesses.
Overcoming water scarcity in Tajikistan: Tamano’s story
In rural Tajikistan, water shortages and limited infrastructure make farming a struggle for many families. With support from AKF, Tamano now shares a water source with just seven households, allowing her to improve her harvests.
The month in pictures: June
Dancing in Kenya, insect hotels in Syria, and ‘solar giraffes’ in Mozambique: see what we’ve been up to this month.
What is Schools2030?
Lasting change in education begins with those who know it best – teachers. That's why the AKF-led Schools2030 programme teams are working with educators worldwide to reimagine learning.
A cut above: Meet Areej
Areej’s future was uncertain. Like many young Syrians, her opportunities were limited by conflict. Now, she’s building new skills at a vocational training centre in Salamieh that is helping young people in crisis forge a path to work and stability.