On December 5th, we celebrated International Volunteer Day so in this special edition of From the Field, we’d like to recognize our PartnershipsInAction volunteers. Here at the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A.(AKF USA), we deeply appreciate all of the hard work our volunteers contribute to end global poverty. Their boundless enthusiasm and commitment to helping others are essential components of AKF USA’s mission. In honor of everything they have done, we salute them with a photo series from our event season:
The first Partnership 1K Colorful Fun Run – held in Memphis – was a delightful and festive experience for all ages.
Participants in Houston’s iRun warm-up with some Zumba.
Dignitaries at San Antonio’s first Partnership Walk – the Honorable Marty McVey of USAID Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (right) and San Antonio City Council member Elisa Chan (center) – cut the ribbon before 3,000 participants.
An enthusiastic cheer from Dallas volunteers.
Interactive and family-friendly activities, like the Early Childhood Development puzzle at the Los Angeles Walk, were a common thread among the 10 Partnership Walks this year.
Young Iqra Abdullah raised thousands of dollars for AKF programs as an Ambassador 1000 at the Birmingham Partnership Walk.
Orlando enthusiastically began its 5th annual Walk with dignitaries (from left to right) Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. CEO Dr. Mirza Jahani, Sam Vincent, and Dr. Diane Morrison-Beedy.
Art contests, such as this one held in San Francisco, offered a great way for young people to engage in creative ways. Contests were also held in Dallas and Orlando.
Despite the rainy day in Chicago, participants alongside long-time supporter Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, came out to show their commitment for ending global poverty.
Children at Atlanta’s Partnership Run help children in Africa and Asia reach their dreams as thousands of families raised funds for AKF projects.