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The month in pictures: August
Fresh greenhouse harvests in Syria and Tajikistan, electrifying an entire village in Pakistan and connecting teachers in Kenya: scroll down to see what we've been up to this month.
Not ‘thirsty’: Coastal community’s fortunes change with piped water
On Kenya's Swahili coast, residents of Ribe worked with public officials to turn a local problem into a major government investment
The month in pictures: July
Supporting women’s health in Tanzania, rope rescue training in Syria and mountain guide skills in the Kyrgyz Republic: see what we’ve been up to this month.
Transforming everyday moments into brain-building opportunities for children in northern Pakistan
AKF and Bezos Family Foundation’s Vroom project delivers accessible, tailored parenting support to improve early childhood development
Onwards, upwards: Meet women reshaping local governance in rural India
Aligned with the Government of India's commitment to ensuring a greater role for women in community decision-making, AKF has been working to promote gender-transformative local governance.
The month in pictures: June
Bountiful barley harvests in Syria, beekeeping in Madagascar and disaster preparedness in the Kyrgyz Republic: see what we’ve been up to this month.
AKF and Conservation International convene global leaders in Mombasa and London to advance a sustainable future for oceans and coastal communities
The parallel events explored how aligning coastal restoration with economic opportunity can support long-term ocean recovery and community resilience
Reconstruction of Mayotte: France and AKF sign MoU for lagoon protection
The MoU sets out €8.5 million in initial projects to support lagoon protection, biodiversity restoration and agroecological transition.
AKF launches $25m programme to expand education access across 8 provinces in Afghanistan
The new programme will provide safe, inclusive, equitable and high-quality learning for underserved communities
The month in pictures: May
Regenerative farming practices in India, bringing safe and clean water to Salamieh City in Syria and a special visit to London for the King’s Trust Awards: see what we’ve been up to this month.