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

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

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

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

Unlocking Philanthropy’s Full Potential: Partners Discuss at United Nations

The scale and complexity of challenges facing the world require massive investments and more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable societies. Meeting... View Article

Charting New Course in Civil Society: Maryana’s Story

As the head of a nonprofit organization, Maryana already considered herself a leader, but did not yet see herself as... View Article

2018 Annual Report: Focus on Inclusive Leadership

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

In Kenya, Girls Find a Haven in Education

“For me, school is like a safe haven. It helps me to keep busy and keep away from bad influences,”... View Article

Children, Our First Priority

There is nothing that parents love more in this world than their children. Parents everywhere want our children to grow... View Article

Architecture Is a Way of Giving Back: Q&A with Barbara Nasila

A 2016 graduate of Aga Khan Academy (AKA) in Mombasa, Kenya, Barbara Nasila found her way to a leadership role... View Article