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For over 50 years, the Aga Khan Foundation has invested in communities across Africa and Asia to break the cycle of poverty and create opportunity.
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Blazing New Trails in Small Enterprise
Furough’s Story
In 2018, the Pamir Eco-Cultural Tourism Association continued to contribute to Tajikistan’s entry into the tourism sector, and with one dynamic guide, Furough, opened that path for a wider share of mountain residents: women wilderness guides.
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Charting New Course in Civil Society
Maryana’s Story
In East Africa, we supported a landmark partnership with Harvard University to cultivate the skills of African leaders. Maryana, who heads up a civil society organization in Kenya, talks about her own growth as a leader in the region.
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Reaching New Heights in National Healthcare
Zainab’s Story
In Pakistan, the Aga Khan University opens doors for a more representative range of leaders, including women. Zainab, an AKU alum returning to lead the university’s Department of Medicine, shows what that means.
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Partner Spotlight
Together, AKF and the Gates Foundation Ask: Can Goats Empower Women?
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Local Action, Global Impact
Supporters Find New Ways to Connect with AKF’s Mission
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Read a letter from our CEO Aleem Walji and see our yearly financial reporting.
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