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Overcoming water scarcity in Tajikistan: Tamano’s story

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.

Work & Enterprise Agriculture & Food Security

AKF and AKU to host the world’s first International Symposium on Artemisia

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

Health & Nutrition Agriculture & Food Security Climate Resilience

Organic strawberry farming: a new opportunity for women in rural India

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.

Agriculture & Food Security

Planting seeds: Meet Christopher in Uganda

Planting seeds: Meet Christopher in Uganda

Christopher participated in a workshop, supported by the Aga Khan Foundation and Global Affairs Canada, where he and his neighbours worked to identify barriers to education in their community.

Agriculture & Food Security Education

Strengthening climate resilience with drip irrigation in India

Strengthening climate resilience with drip irrigation in India

By installing drip irrigation, these Gujarati farmers have built their resilience to climate change, leading to enhanced crop yields, improved soil health, and increased farmer incomes.

Climate Resilience Agriculture & Food Security

What are Nature-based Solutions?

What are Nature-based Solutions?

Over the last couple of years, the term ‘Nature-based Solutions’ or ‘NbS’ has increasingly entered the vocabulary of those working in the environment and development space. NbS are widely considered to be an important component in achieving sustainable development and addressing climate change. But what are NbS?

Climate Resilience Agriculture & Food Security

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