AKF launches ReGeneration: A ten-year, $500m drive to turn Indian Ocean restoration into economic opportunity
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ReGeneration: Thriving Coastlines, Resilient Communities
This 12-minute film follows communities leading efforts to adapt to a rapidly changing climate across the Indian Ocean region
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
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
AKF partners with Portugal to advance coastal resilience in Kenya
A new partnership with the Camões Institute – the Portuguese Cooperation Agency – will support coastal ecosystem restoration and community-led development in Kenya.
Meet Linah: Nurturing the community with mental health support
Linah is a counsellor for women and youth in her community navigating mental health challenges.
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 Indian Ocean: How can coastal communities adapt to a rapidly changing environment?
In Climate Conversation with: Apoorva Oza, Global Lead for Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Resilience, and Hirondina Mondlane, Programme Coordinator at AKF Mozambique. 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.
AKF to restore 226 hectares of mangroves in Kenya’s Gazi Bay
The initiative will restore vital ecosystems, create green jobs, and promote sustainable livelihoods – ensuring that both people and nature thrive together
AKF and Bezos Family Foundation expand partnership to boost early childhood development in Asia and Africa
A new expansion of the Vroom early childhood development programme will reach children and their families in India, Kenya, Pakistan and Tanzania.
The graduate: Meet Mwinyi in Kenya
Mwinyi attended Rasul Akram Early Childhood Development School in Kwale, Kenya, where his teacher, Bahati, helped set the foundation for his education journey.