Promoting Inclusive Growth in Central Asia

“More important than speed, economic growth that is inclusive is crucial for a healthy and stable society.” In Central Asia,... View Article

A Family Rocks a Wok that Gives Back to AKF

Aman Vadhwaniya grew up in a family that valued enterprise and education. When he graduated high school, he and his... View Article

Kadiatou’s Dream: Better Schools for Better Learning

Kadiatou Diarra, age 8, is a smart girl who lives in Ballabougou with her mother, two sisters, and a brother.... View Article

Clean Water for a Bright Future in Central Asia

Tajikistan, a landlocked country in Central Asia, is often characterized by its peaks, rugged terrain, and untouched landscapes. The country... View Article

Women’s Gardening Groups Build Resilience in Côte d’Ivoire

Portio is a village in northern Côte d’Ivoire. Located roughly 30 miles from the border of Mali, Portio is nested... View Article

Beyond Skin Deep: Aga Khan Education for Global Health

When Aisha Sethi was young, she had one goal: to apply to university. Now Director of the Dermatology Global Health... View Article

Breaking Barriers to Female Entrepreneurship in Tajikistan

When most Americans think of what it’s like to be a doctor, they picture long, exhausting days in medical school,... View Article

2017 Annual Report: Getting Their Wings

For over 100 years, the AKDN has worked to ensure that students of all ages have access to quality learning... View Article

Beekeeping Brings Family Together

Munavvar Shamirov was a teacher in Tajikistan when he realized he needed to return to his parents’ village to help... View Article

When the Student Becomes the Master

Right after school, 10-year-old Bakhtiyor Misharovob rushes home to meet his father at the workshop, a primitive-looking building with old... View Article