Rising to the Challenge: UCA Equips Youth to Address Local and Global Issues

As Hangoma went about her sophomore year at the University of Central Asia’s (UCA) campus in Khorog, Tajikistan, life changed... View Article

Education Resources During COVID-19

Due to COVID-19, many of the world’s children have been out of school and, in some developing countries, for more... View Article

Making Soap to Spark Job Growth: Bilal’s Story

Bilal Sirazhidin Uulu is a 26-year-old resident of Arslanbob village in the Jalal-Abad region of the Kyrgyz Republic. He lives... View Article

“We All Feel Healthier”: The Impact of Improved Sanitation Access on Communities in India

Patna, the capital city of the Indian state of Bihar, sprawls along the South Bank of the river Ganga, in... View Article

AKF and World Bank Partnerships Support Youth in the Kyrgyz Republic

AKF and the World Bank have partnered to support youth through community engagement efforts in the Kyrgyz Republic. Three projects... View Article

Young People Gain Access to Financial Services in Tajikistan

Anora, age 20, lives in a small village in the Khatlon region of Tajikistan. In early 2019, she gathered with... View Article

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