International Women’s Day: An Inspirational Woman from Tajikistan

Tursunmo Khudododova, 74, from Khorog, Tajikistan is an active women’s leader in her community. She has organized many women-focused Civil... View Article

The Romance of Giving: Valentine’s Day Q&A

For Valentine’s Day we share the story of Shehzaan and Zainab Chunara, long-time supporters of the Aga Khan Foundation in... View Article

Giving as a Cornerstone of a Life Together

When we got engaged, the question of what we wanted from our wedding opened up a new way to start... View Article

Skyping with Kenya, Chicago Students Explore the World Beyond Preconceptions

Eight Kenyan students in the Educating Girls in Science (EGIS) Project of the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa (AKA,M), supported by the Intel Foundation and... View Article

Volunteer Spotlight: Himalayan Motorcycle Tour Opens Eyes for Aga Khan Foundation Regional Chair

Suleman Lalani is Regional Chair for the Aga Khan Foundation Volunteer Team, Southwest Region. Q: How did your recent motorcycle... View Article

Building Better Futures with Innovation: Girls in Science

Inspired by a talk at the Aga Khan Academy, Deuniciah Syomiti Masa – a student from a rural community near... View Article

Building Better Futures with Local Philanthropy: Q&A with #GivingTuesday Partner East Africa Association of Grant Makers

Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. Welcomes New CEO

This fall, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in the United States welcomes CEO, Aleem Walji. Aleem comes to the Foundation... View Article

Volunteer Spotlight: The Power of a Village – Volunteers Create an Experience at Aga Khan Foundation Walk

Sana Nizarahmed and Shama Madhani were the AKF volunteer leaders for the Village In Action at the 2015 Aga Khan... View Article

Championing Literacy, Girl’s Online Campaign Strengthens Kenyan Civil Society

Can one girl inspire a nation to action? Chela, an 10-year-old Kenyan girl, has identified a critical challenge in her... View Article