AKF and France launch €6.3 million effort to combat gender‑based violence in Mozambique
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The mobile clinic: Bringing care to communities in Mozambique
This mobile health clinic is bringing essential care to the doorsteps of Cabo Delgado's communities.
The month in pictures: April
Seed banks in Afghanistan, Mothers’ Day in Syria, and mangrove conservation in Tanzania: see what we’ve been up to this month.
Educating girls amid crisis
In times of conflict, education is often one of the first things to be disrupted, and girls are most at risk of being left behind.
AKF and AKU to host the world’s first International Symposium on Artemisia
The landmark event will bring together global experts to explore the holistic health and environmental potential of Artemisia annua and Artemisia afra – medicinal plants known for their healing properties
In safe hands: Meet Awa and Zura
As internally displaced people, Awa and Zura are settling into a new community in Cabo Delgado.
The month in pictures: March
Women-led local development in India, building economic resilience in Syria, and playing with recycled paper to improve maths skills in Tanzania: see what we’ve been up to this month.
Elected Women Representatives: Sujata’s story
Sujata is one of few female Sarpanchs (village head) in rural India. She leads her local Gram Kachahari (village-level court), addressing minor offenses and disputes in the community, including reports of domestic violence.
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
This year, we are celebrating International Women's Day by recognising the diverse contributions of women and the roles they play in supporting their communities to thrive.
Organic strawberry farming: a new opportunity for women in rural India
In partnership with IndusInd Bank, we are supporting rural women in northern India to cultivate organic strawberries, boosting their income and embracing sustainable agriculture.
The Indian Ocean: How can coastal communities adapt to a rapidly changing environment?
In Climate Conversation with: Apoorva Oza, Global Lead for Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Resilience, and Hirondina Mondlane, Programme Coordinator at AKF Mozambique. 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.