Our year in pictures 2025
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The women revolutionising mental health in Gilgit-Baltistan
Through psychological support training, three women are helping their communities fight the long-term mental health effects of COVID-19
Improving access to reproductive, maternal and newborn health in Tanzania
This programme, supporting reproductive, maternal and newborn health, has reached 1.6 million people – with over 65% being women and girls.
The family man: Challenging gender norms in Kenya
In David's rural community in Kenya, most people see parenting and caregiving as a woman’s role. But David is an engaged father to his two daughters, and made sure his wife Ruth had the support and professional care she needed during her pregnancy.
Mobilising response teams in northern Pakistan to respond to health and climate emergencies
Aga Khan Foundation, Aga Khan Agency for Habitat and the European Union complete the first phase of a new resilience-building programme
Supporting disaster and health preparedness in northern Pakistan
New programme with the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat and the European Union will strengthen the resilience of communities facing environmental and health-related emergencies in Gilgit-Baltistan
Reporting for duty: Becoming a nurse in Mozambique
Since Olga was seven years old, she dreamed of growing up to become a nurse like her grandfather. She recently graduated from the Pemba nursing school, with a goal of working to save the lives of women and their newborns.
Community health volunteers in Kenya and Tanzania
Joyce and Nelly are community health volunteers who provide lifesaving information about maternal and child health in their communities, and ensure community members can access the care they need. This film follows Joyce as she makes home and clinic visits to newborns in Tanzania, and Nelly as she makes a home visit to discuss family planning in her community.