AKF and France launch €6.3 million effort to combat gender‑based violence in Mozambique
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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.
The month in pictures: September
A Mozambican mosque at dawn, supporting earthquake-affected communities in Syria, and strengthening civil society networks in Porto: scroll down to see what we’ve been up to this month.
AKF launches AgroVida programme to improve nutrition and food security for 125,000 people in northern Mozambique
Through a consortium of partners, AKF’s new programme will support Cabo Delgado’s small-scale food producers to build agricultural sustainability and create economic opportunities in one of Mozambique’s poorest and most fragile regions
AKF announces $10m partnership with KfW Development Bank in Pakistan to boost entrepreneurship and create 2,500 jobs
'Start-Up Pakistan' will empower start-ups across diverse sectors, working towards SDGs 5 and 8
The graduate: Meet Mwinyi in Kenya
Mwinyi attended Rasul Akram Early Childhood Development School in Kwale, Kenya, where his teacher, Bahati, helped set the foundation for his education journey.
The month in pictures: August
A visit from the president in Portugal, TEDx youth workshops in Syria, and a teacher showcase of classroom innovations in Kenya: scroll down to see what we’ve been up to this month.
Not just a pastime, but a lifeline
How one woman is weaving together identity, artistry, and optimism for a brighter future