Supporting Girls to Stay in School by Building Capacities of Local NGOs in Kenya

Batula Fayo Rasa, a young woman in northern Kenya, is the sixth child in a family of 11. Her parents... View Article

At the Crossroads of Hope: Connecting Rural Youth to 21st-Century Jobs in India

Mittal Vasava, age 20, was living in rural Gujarat when she learned from a friend about Yuva Junction. Mittal’s family... View Article

Annual Report 2019: Youth

For over 50 years, the Aga Khan Foundation has invested in communities across Africa and Asia to break the cycle... View Article

Tips and Resources for Educators during COVID-19

Meeting the ever-changing demands and expectations of teaching during COVID-19 has been overwhelming for educators. While many teachers have remained... View Article

Using Graffiti to Spread Awareness of COVID-19 in Kenya

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Kenya, social and mainstream media were flooded with prevention messages. Though all these initiatives are... View Article

AKF Develops Youth Skills to Help Rural Communities Respond to COVID-19

In December 2019, 20-year-old Karishma completed a course at Yuva Junction, where she learned sewing skills to make women’s clothes.... View Article

Supporting Children to Learn at Home during COVID-19

Meeting the demands and expectations of supporting children to learn at home can be overwhelming. Whether it is receiving new... View Article

AKF and Partner Agencies Respond to COVID-19

In just a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe affecting every aspect of our lives. In these... View Article

Youth Ambassador Draws on Skills to Make a Better World

When Armaan Ismail decided to go to college, he knew he wanted to build on skills he gained as a Youth... View Article

Dallas Volunteers Grow Impact with Deloitte

Noor Khoja, a software manager in Dallas, saw a chance to make a difference. For several years he had been... View Article