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“There is no time for fear”: The women leading Syria’s emergency response
On International Women's Day, learn about the women in Syria stepping into frontline emergency roles once dominated by men, transforming how communities prepare for and respond to crises.
His Highness the Aga Khan donates $1 million to aid flood victims in Mozambique
The emergency response will prioritise the stabilisation of livelihoods, rapid health support and interventions related to water, sanitation and hygiene
The Ismaili Imamat and AKF donate €1.5 million to support reconstruction efforts in Portugal
The investment will support reconstruction efforts following devastating winter storms across Portugal
To farm or flee: The climate challenge facing Syria’s farmers
In 2025, a drought described as the worst in over 60 years threatened the livelihoods of 14.5 million people – two-thirds of Syria’s population
Photo essay: Life on the edge of climate change – and how communities in northern Pakistan are adapting
Amid flash floods, rising temperatures and increasing natural disasters, communities in the high valleys of Chitral are leading their own disaster preparedness efforts.
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.
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
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.
On common ground: Can agriculture and conservation coexist in the mountains of Central Asia?
Mountain ecosystems are increasingly fragile to the effects of climate change. Finding a balance between agricultural and environmental needs – for communities to be both food secure and climate resilient – is critical
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