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In safe hands: Meet Awa and Zura
As internally displaced people, Awa and Zura are settling into a new community in Cabo Delgado.
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.
Elected Women Representatives: Sujata’s story
Sujata is one of few female Sarpanchs (village head) in rural India. She leads her local Gram Kachahari (village-level court), addressing minor offenses and disputes in the community, including reports of domestic violence.
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.
The Indian Ocean: How can coastal communities adapt to a rapidly changing environment?
In Climate Conversation with: Apoorva Orza, Global Lead for Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Resilience, and Hirondina Mondlane, Programme Coordinator at AKF Mozambique. 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.
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
Meet the Pashu Sakhis of Bihar
Pashu Sakhis are women para-vets supported by AKF's Project Mesha, who have brought about a lasting transformation in goat rearing practices in their communities and their own lives.