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5 ways AKF is restoring land, combatting desertification, and building drought resilience across mountains, plains and coasts
On World Environment Day, find out how we are supporting communities to strengthen their resilience to desertification and drought
The month in pictures: May
Fishing for octopus in Madagascar, dancing in Syria, and planting trees in Tajikistan: explore AKF’s work around the world this month
A new green chapter in the Kyrgyz Republic’s 100 years of education
Placing teachers at the heart of educational reform, schools across the country – with support from Schools2030 and the Kyrgyz Ministry of Education and Science – are adapting to address green education for climate resilience
Prince’s Trust Awards: E-rickshaw driver Arti receives the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award
Arti is a participant of AKF’s Project Lehar which supports girls and young women in the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to learn, earn and thrive
“I have finally found a way to financially support my family”: Breaking the cycle of poverty in rural Afghanistan
In partnership with the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSRelief, AKF is supporting people like Fazul Rabi to enhance economic empowerment through improved agricultural livelihoods
“It is never too late to learn new things”: Sumli’s mission to champion women’s rights in India
Community Weaver Sumli is an elected leader supporting women’s economic empowerment in rural India
The month in pictures: April
Tajikistan’s mountains from the clouds, family time in Madagascar, and carbon capturing cacti in Syria: explore AKF’s work around the world this month
The Silk Road: A Living History comes to life in photographic book
New publication exploring cultural diversity and interconnectedness along the world’s most celebrated trade route now available for pre-order
Promoting entrepreneurship in Pakistan
AKF signs MoU with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan
