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AKF Australia launch: Gala dinner

AKF Australia launch: Gala dinner

AKF proudly marked its launch in Australia with an inaugural Gala held in Sydney on Saturday 2nd of September 2023, attended by 250 people.

The island doctor: Transforming maternity health in Tanzania

The island doctor: Transforming maternity health in Tanzania

Dr. Simiyu is the head of the maternity ward at the only hospital on Ukerewe Island. Thanks to new training and equipment, Dr. Simiyu is now able to provide more specialized care to women and children on the island, and mentor her colleagues at the hospital.

Health & Nutrition

Afghanistan: Building hope amidst the crisis

Afghanistan: Building hope amidst the crisis

Read the stories of the people supported through AKF’s partnership with the UK Government to build long-term resilience in Afghanistan

Breaking barriers: Supporting health and gender equality in Pakistan

Breaking barriers: Supporting health and gender equality in Pakistan

Razia is a Lady Health Visitor in northern Pakistan. In this short film, learn how women like Razia are crucial to elevate the status of women, and how women’s empowerment can lead to better health care for women and children in her community.

Health & Nutrition

Bytes4Future: Building digital skills in Sintra

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.

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