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AKF partners with the Bank of Syria and Overseas to expand access to finance for Syrian entrepreneurs
The new partnership aims to strengthen Syria's private sector by expanding access to finance for startups and small and growing businesses.
The month in pictures: August
Fresh greenhouse harvests in Syria and Tajikistan, electrifying an entire village in Pakistan and connecting teachers in Kenya: scroll down to see what we've been up to this month.
The month in pictures: July
Supporting women’s health in Tanzania, rope rescue training in Syria and mountain guide skills in the Kyrgyz Republic: see what we’ve been up to this month.
Transforming everyday moments into brain-building opportunities for children in northern Pakistan
AKF and Bezos Family Foundation’s Vroom project delivers accessible, tailored parenting support to improve early childhood development
Onwards, upwards: Meet women reshaping local governance in rural India
Aligned with the Government of India's commitment to ensuring a greater role for women in community decision-making, AKF has been working to promote gender-transformative local governance.
The month in pictures: June
Bountiful barley harvests in Syria, beekeeping in Madagascar and disaster preparedness in the Kyrgyz Republic: see what we’ve been up to this month.
AKF and Conservation International convene global leaders in Mombasa and London to advance a sustainable future for oceans and coastal communities
The parallel events explored how aligning coastal restoration with economic opportunity can support long-term ocean recovery and community resilience
Reconstruction of Mayotte: France and AKF sign MoU for lagoon protection
The MoU sets out €8.5 million in initial projects to support lagoon protection, biodiversity restoration and agroecological transition.
AKF launches $25m programme to expand education access across 8 provinces in Afghanistan
The new programme will provide safe, inclusive, equitable and high-quality learning for underserved communities
The month in pictures: May
Regenerative farming practices in India, bringing safe and clean water to Salamieh City in Syria and a special visit to London for the King’s Trust Awards: see what we’ve been up to this month.