Afghanistan
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Afghanistan since 2003, responding to the complex challenges faced by communities in 20 provinces of the country.
Where We Work
Implementation
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Afghanistan
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Egypt
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Egypt
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Egypt since 2006 alongside the Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF), which was established in 1991.
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India
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India
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in India since 1978, where it supports communities across five different states.
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Kenya
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Kenya
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Kenya since 1974. In 1989, the Aga Khan Foundation established the early foundations of the Madrasa Early Childhood Programme in Mombasa.
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Kyrgyz Republic
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Kyrgyz Republic
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in the Kyrgyz Republic since 2003, alongside the Mountain Societies Development Support Programme.
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Madagascar
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Madagascar
Alongside the Organisation de Soutien pour le Développement Rural à Madagascar, the Aga Khan Foundation has worked in Madagascar since 2006.
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Mozambique
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Mozambique
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Mozambique since 2000, with an initial mandate to catalyse rural development in Cabo Delgado.
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Pakistan
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Pakistan
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated Pakistan since 1969 and established the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in 1982 to help improve the quality of life of communities in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
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Portugal
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Portugal
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Portugal since 1983. Fundação Aga Khan was established as a Portuguese foundation in 1996.
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Syria
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Syria
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Syria since 2002. Since 2012, the Aga Khan Foundation’s operations in Syria have focused primarily on humanitarian assistance.
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Tajikistan
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Tajikistan
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Tajikistan since 1995, alongside the Mountain Societies Development Support Programme which was established in 1997.
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Tanzania
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Tanzania
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Tanzania since 1991, building on the establishment of the Madrasa Early Childhood Programme in Zanzibar.
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Uganda
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Uganda
Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Uganda since 1992. In 1993, it established the early foundations of the Madrasa Early Childhood Programme in Kampala.
Outreach & Representation
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Australia
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Australia
The Aga Khan Foundation Australia was established in 2023.
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Canada
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Canada
The Aga Khan Foundation in Canada was established in 1980 and works in partnership with the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.
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Switzerland
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Switzerland
The Aga Khan Foundation was founded in Switzerland by His Highness the Aga Khan in 1967 as a private, international, non-denominational, non-profit development agency.
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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
Established in 1973, the Aga Khan Foundation’s UK office forms strategic partnerships with governments, multilateral organisations, corporations, trusts and foundations and mobilises resources for development initiatives.
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United States of America
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United States of America
Established in 1981, the Aga Khan Foundation USA builds partnerships with United States government agencies, NGOs, foundations, and other development non-profits to mobilise resources and expertise.
The Aga Khan Foundation works with communities in a variety of different environmental contexts from snow-topped mountains to tropical coasts. In most cases they are remote, marginalised, and with access to few services.
Mountains
Mountains
In Central and South Asia’s towering peaks, we work with remote mountain communities to build climate resilience and disaster preparedness.
Coasts
Coasts
On both sides of the Indian Ocean, we are supporting populations to promote sustainable coastal livelihoods and protect the fragile shorelines.
Plains
Plains
Across Africa and Asia’s plains, our efforts are focused towards crop cultivation and regenerative farming techniques.
Arid & Semi-arid
Arid & Semi-arid
Amidst desertification and water scarcity, we are working with communities to grow drought-tolerant crops, harvest rainwater, and utilise solar power for irrigation and electrification.
Cities
Cities
Amongst bulging populations and rural-to-urban migration, our holistic approach to development supports city populations to improve their quality of life.
