Rooted in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, our staff have unique insights into the complex challenges people face today as well as the opportunities for tomorrow. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life. Taking a generational approach, we have built the trust required to do this work even in the most fragile contexts.
Our Programs
Our programs aim to ensure infants have the best possible start in life; families are healthy and well-nourished; children and young people can access quality learning opportunities and grow to fulfil their potential; and adults can develop future-facing skills so they can gain employment or start their own businesses. We believe women and girls should not be limited in their choices or opportunities and are dedicated to fostering inclusive communities in which all voices are heard and valued. As our climate changes, we are working with the communities we serve, and especially farmers, to adapt to its challenges and opportunities and contribute to a healthy planet.
The Aga Khan Foundation headquarters is based in Geneva and operates in 18 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. The offices in Switzerland, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom are primarily involved in advancing resource development and partnerships, whereas the remaining country operations are focused on implementing regional programming.
Community-led and locally driven initiatives
The issues we face are evolving rapidly. To meet them, we use innovation to empower communities to develop new solutions that can be quickly tested and refined ensuring they are relevant, feasible, and sustainable.
Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network – comprising hospitals, schools, universities, businesses and climate and cultural programmes around the world – we have access to a unique breadth of resources and in-depth know-how. And through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies we are working to expand opportunity for everyone.
The Aga Khan Foundation is different.
We provide more than just goods or services. We dedicate ourselves to partnering with communities to improve their quality of life for decades and generations.We build hospitals and schools to make sure everyone has access to world-class institutions. We work with people to serve their community and build their local economy.
Seven Interconnected Areas Essential For Improving Quality Of Life
Poverty is a complex problem. We partner with disadvantaged communities on thousands of transformative, innovative projects, combining global best practices with local expertise in seven interconnected areas essential for improving quality of life.
Our Stories
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