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“I have finally found a way to financially support my family”: Breaking the cycle of poverty in rural Afghanistan
In partnership with the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSRelief, AKF is supporting people like Fazul Rabi to enhance economic empowerment through improved agricultural livelihoods
This forestry project in Afghanistan is pushing women to the forefront of climate action
As Afghanistan faces adverse climate effects, a women-led initiative to plant micro-forests is boosting biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and building climate resilience
How regenerative farming is helping Kenyan farmers combat climate change
As Kenyan farmers struggle to cope with climate-related effects which have devastating consequences on their ability to farm, some are turning to regenerative farming. These practices are boosting farmers’ yields and income, helping them become more climate resilient
USAID and FCDO partner with AKF to advance climate education in Tanzania
The new partnership was announced at COP28 by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office at the Dubai Cares’ RewirED Summit at COP28, and will be delivered through AKF’s Schools2030 global initiative
AKF co-launches Teachers for the Planet at COP28 to showcase climate education leadership by the world’s teachers
teachersfortheplanet.org is a new online portal showcasing over 100 teacher-led climate education solutions from 60 countries
Dubai Cares launches Global Education Solutions Accelerator at COP28 with AKF as strategic partner
The Accelerator will help 10 countries to fast-track progress towards achieving SDG4 by 2030
How solar energy is helping this Syrian village become more climate resilient
In Salamieh, one community is using clean energy to strengthen their climate resilience – tackling the adverse impacts of climate change one solar-panel at a time
“Our village is going to be as beautiful as it used to be”: Restoring climate affected land – and pride – in northern Afghanistan
Four-year AKF and EU climate resilience programme has supported farming communities in Badakhshan and Takhar provinces to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
AKF and the European Union launch four-year €5.8m project to improve livelihoods and climate resilience in Syria
The project will promote improved livestock practices across Aleppo, Homs and Hama Governorates
AKF’s Climate Innovation Challenge: Investing in innovation by investing in our people
Learn about our exciting new initiative empowering AKF staff to find solutions to climate challenges