The month in pictures: April
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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
What are Nature-based Solutions?
Over the last couple of years, the term ‘Nature-based Solutions’ or ‘NbS’ has increasingly entered the vocabulary of those working in the environment and development space. NbS are widely considered to be an important component in achieving sustainable development and addressing climate change. But what are NbS?
AKF launches $7.2m nutrition and immunisation programme in Pakistan in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and The Power of Nutrition
New initiative aims to support over 1 million pregnant women, mothers and children in particularly marginalised and underserved areas
Building climate resilience: How eco-innovators are reducing water stress in the mountainous Kyrgyz Republic
15 years of impact: The Olivais Sul Children’s Centre in Portugal
In 2009, AKF took over the management of the Centro Infantil Olivais Sul (CIOS) – or the Olivais Sul Children's Centre. 15 years on, we reflect on the impact it has had on children, parents, staff, and the wider community.
Digging deeper: Meet Esther in Uganda
Meet Esther, a student living in a refugee settlement in Uganda, who is planting seeds of change and making education more accessible for students at her school.