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AKF and EU launch €13.5 million partnership to support displaced populations and strengthen resilience across Afghanistan
The initiative will strengthen the resilience and sustainable reintegration of displaced populations while promoting stability, social cohesion and economic growth.
AKF partners with the Bank of Syria and Overseas to expand access to finance for Syrian entrepreneurs
The new partnership aims to strengthen Syria's private sector by expanding access to finance for startups and small and growing businesses.
Remote connections: Meet Nadia and Shahzia in Pakistan
Tech Alphalogix, in partnership with AKF and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, organised an apprenticeship and training programme with a focus on helping women enter a male-dominated industry.
How women in India’s informal settlements are shifting gender stereotypes
Meet the women launching their own businesses, taking a step towards economic resilience and greater gender equality
Rebuilding Syria: How AKF is supporting entrepreneurs to revitalise the economy
Every year, we train 1,000 businesspeople and fund 500 businesses in Syria – with a particular emphasis on women entrepreneurs
Project Lehar: A wave of change for young women in India
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.
Tajikistan’s most remote province set for near-universal electrification by end of 2025 following major energy investments
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.
Bloom your Biz: Growing entrepreneurial success in Portugal
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.
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.
Meet the Pashu Sakhis of Bihar
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.