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AKF and EU announce €22m partnership to promote economic resilience in Afghanistan
The joint initiative will support inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Afghanistan, reducing dependence on humanitarian aid
AKF and Bezos Family Foundation expand partnership to boost early childhood development in Asia and Africa
A new expansion of the Vroom early childhood development programme will reach children and their families in India, Kenya, Pakistan and Tanzania.
The month in pictures: November
Climate-friendly art in Kenya, sunsets over the Indian Ocean, and snowy peaks on the ‘roof of the world’: see what we’ve been up to this month.
Planting seeds: Meet Christopher in Uganda
Christopher participated in a workshop, supported by the Aga Khan Foundation and Global Affairs Canada, where he and his neighbours worked to identify barriers to education in their community.
The carry all: Meet Richard in Uganda
Meet Richard, a teacher in Uganda, who is working to make education more accessible in his community.
On the road to save lives: Mobile health clinics in Mozambique
In the lush landscapes of Cabo Delgado, where the roads are often unpaved and health facilities are few and far between, access to quality healthcare is one of the main challenges facing rural communities in Mozambique’s northernmost province.
The green economy: Can entrepreneurship help build climate resilient communities?
In Climate Conversation with: Mike Bowles, AKF’s Regional Co-Director for Programmes & Partnerships in North America who previously led AKF’s work and enterprise portfolio. 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.
The month in pictures: October
Tree planting at a Madrasah in northern Pakistan, building veterinary expertise in Kyrgyz Republic, and improving quality of life in Afghanistan’s most remote provinces: see what we’ve been up to this month.
When girls lead, communities are transformed: The young women redefining possibilities in rural India
This year, for the International Day of the Girl Child, we recognise that with access to resources and opportunities, women and girls can become the leaders of tomorrow, driving change towards a more equitable society
AKF signs new agreement with the Embassy of Denmark to support coastal communities’ climate resilience in Sindh, Pakistan
The Sindh Coastal Resilience Integrated Programme will focus on addressing climate vulnerabilities and creating economic opportunities for communities most affected by climate change.