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Meet the women launching their own businesses, taking a step towards economic resilience and greater gender equality
Every year, we train 1,000 businesspeople and fund 500 businesses in Syria – with a particular emphasis on women entrepreneurs
Explore the livelihood centres of Project Lehar, where young women from marginalised communities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are learning, leading and transforming their lives.
Inauguration of Sebzor Hydroelectric Power Plant, off-grid energy projects and infrastructure upgrades will realise ambition to fully electrify Pamir region by the end of the year.
Meet the inspiring entrepreneurs who have taken their businesses to new heights with Bloom Your Biz – an AKF-supported programme empowering entrepreneurs to innovate, grow, and launch successful businesses.
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.
Pashu Sakhis are women para-vets supported by AKF's Project Mesha, who have brought about a lasting transformation in goat rearing practices in their communities and their own lives.
In Aswan, AKF is supporting Sudanese refugee communities through culturally sensitive counselling and psychosocial support, alongside employability and vocational training.
The joint initiative will support inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Afghanistan, reducing dependence on humanitarian aid
In Climate Conversation with: Mike Bowles, AKF’s Regional Co-Director for Programmes & Partnerships in North America who previously led AKF’s work and enterprise portfolio. 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.