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Filling the immunisation-nutrition gaps: Eight actionable solutions for Pakistan’s zero-dose children
Following World Immunisation Week, AKF, in partnership with The Power of Nutrition and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, identifies eight areas of focus for tackling immunisation gaps in Pakistan
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.
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
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.
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.
On common ground: Can agriculture and conservation coexist in the mountains of Central Asia?
Mountain ecosystems are increasingly fragile to the effects of climate change. Finding a balance between agricultural and environmental needs – for communities to be both food secure and climate resilient – is critical
AKF to restore 226 hectares of mangroves in Kenya’s Gazi Bay
The initiative will restore vital ecosystems, create green jobs, and promote sustainable livelihoods – ensuring that both people and nature thrive together
In Memoriam: His Highness the Aga Khan
The month in pictures: January
Climate-resilient cauliflowers in India, girls’ ice hockey in Pakistan, and 72 solar panels at our office in Mozambique: see what we’ve been up to this month.