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AKF partners with Portugal to advance coastal resilience in Kenya
A new partnership with the Camões Institute – the Portuguese Cooperation Agency – will support coastal ecosystem restoration and community-led development in Kenya.
The month in pictures: March
A special edition for International Women’s Day 2026: meet women and girls driving meaningful change in their communities, for people and planet
AKF and France launch €6.3 million effort to combat gender‑based violence in Mozambique
Four‑year initiative will strengthen protection systems, expand safe schooling and mobilise communities across Cabo Delgado
His Highness the Aga Khan commits $100 million to global nutrition effort in solidarity with “11.5: Edge of Life” campaign
The commitment will expand nutrition programmes across Asia and Africa, strengthening efforts to combat childhood malnutrition and support healthier futures for vulnerable communities
“There is no time for fear”: The women leading Syria’s emergency response
On International Women's Day, learn about the women in Syria stepping into frontline emergency roles once dominated by men, transforming how communities prepare for and respond to crises.
The month in pictures: February
Golden mountains in the Kyrgyz Republic, regenerative farming in coastal India and tasty pastries in Syria: see what we’ve been up to this month.
His Highness the Aga Khan donates $1 million to aid flood victims in Mozambique
The emergency response will prioritise the stabilisation of livelihoods, rapid health support and interventions related to water, sanitation and hygiene
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.
The Ismaili Imamat and AKF donate €1.5 million to support reconstruction efforts in Portugal
The investment will support reconstruction efforts following devastating winter storms across Portugal
The month in pictures: January
Fathers and sons in the Kyrgyz Republic, permafrost assessments in Tajikistan and cutting gemstones in Pakistan: see what we’ve been up to this month.