Part 2: What Can Community Philanthropy Do?

The News from Kenya The drought in California is a leading news story this summer. However, another story of water... View Article

Part 1: What Can Community Philanthropy Do?

When communities pull together to solve problems, it rarely makes headlines (especially in developing countries) but this month such an... View Article

Fellows Spotlight: Values – the Binding Component

A little over one year ago to the day, I had my final Fellows interview with Dr. Mirza Jahani, the CEO... View Article

Fellows Spotlight: A View of Market-based Solutions to the Challenges of Development

Last September I joined the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) as the Impact Investing Fellow. Upon receiving confirmation of... View Article

Young Artists Portray a Hand Up for Hope

Aly Panjwani is a Senior at Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas and the Culture Officer for the Dallas Aga... View Article

Mobile Microfinance Solutions in West Africa

This blog was originally posted by Daniel Vidal on Whole Planet’s “Stories from the Field” blog, which you can read... View Article

Crisis to Opportunity: Building a Woman-Owned Business in the Heart of Cairo

Wrapping up our series, Rooted in Resilience: From Crisis to Opportunity, is the story of Reham Ahmed Mohamed in Egypt. For... View Article

Crisis to Opportunity: Kyrgyz Veterinarians Build Public Trust and Private Practice

Next in our series, Rooted in Resilience: From Crisis to Opportunity, is the story of Mukanbet Ibraev in the Kyrgyz... View Article

Crisis to Opportunity: Women Gain Business and Literacy Skills to Overcome Challenges in Mali

Next in our series, Rooted in Resilience: From Crisis to Opportunity, is the story of Bintou Toulema in Mali. For... View Article

Crisis to Opportunity: Grassroots Innovation for Food Security

Next in our series, Rooted in Resilience: From Crisis to Opportunity, is the story of how farm families grappling with... View Article