Toward New Strategies for Civil Society Development in Africa

Civil society organizations (CSOs) around the world play a key role in providing local services, building community cohesion, and helping... View Article

Social Cohesion as a Process

The growing number of conflict zones around the world highlights the need to better understand the dynamics of social cohesion,... View Article

20 Years of the Partnership Walk

Fellows Spotlight: Sharing the Impressive Impact of a Fellowship

My nine-month fellowship with Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) has taught me much about international development, both its institutions... View Article

A Glimpse Inside the Schools of Kenya

This spring I traveled to Kenya to gauge and experience progress in schools involved in the Education for Marginalized Children... View Article

The Role of Small-scale Renewable Energy in Pakistan’s Energy Future

On July 23, I went to an all-day symposium at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC titled “Pakistan’s Interminable Energy... View Article

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