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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.
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.
Supporting Sudanese communities in Aswan
In Aswan, AKF is supporting Sudanese refugee communities through culturally sensitive counselling and psychosocial support, alongside employability and vocational training.
Meet Arti: Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Winner, Prince’s Trust Awards 2024
Arti, a participant of AKF’s Project Lehar in India, wins this year’s Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
Bytes4Future: Building digital skills in Sintra
Bytes4Future is a 17-week programme supporting marginalised youth develop digital, multimedia, and English skills. With input from industry partners, it opens doors to employment and tackles social exclusion in Portugal’s labour market.
Youth livelihoods: Peris’ story
Peris has enrolled on a course at her local college to develop her skills in refrigeration and air conditioning maintenance. Now, she has the skills to apply for a job and becoming financially independent.
Youth livelihoods: Asma’s story
Asma runs her own fashion and tailoring business in Mombasa, Kenya, where she teachers other young women, especially young mothers, tailoring and design.
Protecting pastureland: The Bai Alai project
The Bai Alai project is helping farmers in the Kyrgyz Republic to artificially inseminate their cattle, improving the quality of their livestock. By doing this, the farmers can keep less cattle and protect their pastureland.