Youth Ambassadors

The Youth Ambassador program, based in Dallas, TX, engages high schools students to think globally and act locally. They research Aga Khan Foundation projects, and find ways to implement similar programs in their local communities. They also raise awareness of AKF’s work to address the root causes of poverty and improve the quality of life for all through arts and innovation competitions and developing educational presentations.

Call for Entries

The Aga Khan Foundation Youth Ambassadors invite you to submit an artwork, spoken word, or innovation that reflects the following theme:

Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives

National Youth Art Competition

Since 2012, the Dallas Youth Ambassadors have hosted an arts competition for local high school students. This year, we are pleased to expand that competition nationwide!

Entries are due by December 2nd, 2024. Learn more now.

Leap of Faith, Grigoriy Danilenko

Leap of Faith by Grigoriy Danilenko, 2012 Winner

A Hand Up for Hope, Florencia Padilla

A Hand Up for Hope by Florencia Padilla, 2015 Winner

Lean In, Claire Song

Lean In by Claire Song, 2021 Winner

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AKF USA Knowledge Builder Quiz

Congratulations to the 2023 Knowledge Builder Quiz Competition winners!

Central Region Winners

1st Nizar Nathani

2nd Arya Adtani

3rd Shabana Navrozali

Florida Region Winners*

1st Nadia Jivani

2nd Sarah Jivani

Northeast Region Winners

1st Avery Dingeman

2nd Anaya Mohani

3rd Naveed Nanjee

Midwest Region Winner*

1st Naysa Jasani

Southeast Region Winners

1st Salmah Saleh

2nd Yunad Saleh

3rd Muskan Ali Naveed Nanjee

Southwest Region Winner*

1st Mehwish Altaf

West Region Winner*

1st Prince Lakhani

*Region with only 1 or 2 participants scoring 90% or better