[vc_row el_class=”padding”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”skinny”]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”ourprograms dkbkgd”][vc_column width=”1/12″ el_class=”white”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/12″ el_class=”white” css=”.vc_custom_1729894061852{margin-right: 30px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Programs” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]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 fulfill 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 communities in which all voices are heard and valued. We are working with the communities we serve, and especially farmers, to adapt to its challenges and opportunities and contribute to a healthy planet.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1729892327438{background-image: url(https://akfusa.org/wp-content/uploads/An-AMNCH-unit-at-a-government-hospital-supported-by-AKHS-and-AKF.webp?id=11559) !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”420px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”padding”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”skinny”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”11549″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1729861771935{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][bythenumbers number=”2″ label=”million”]students reached annually, from early childhood to primary and secondary grades to vocational training, university degrees, and professional development[/bythenumbers][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][bythenumbers number=”1.3″ label=”million”]people provided with safe drinking water, sanitation, and sewage[/bythenumbers][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][bythenumbers number=”8″ label=”million”]people benefited from our rural support programs worldwide[/bythenumbers][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][bythenumbers number=”17″ label=”million”]people supported with access to financial services—from community-based savings groups to corporate banking[/bythenumbers][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”42px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”padding bkgd fade forcecover largerscreen” css=”.vc_custom_1594935850153{background-image: url(https://akfusa.org/wp-content/uploads/bkgd-ourwork.jpg?id=) !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_custom_heading text=”Community-led and locally driven initiatives” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]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 cultural programs 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” el_class=”smallerscreen”][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”The Aga Khan Foundation is different.” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”intro bold”][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”padding bkgd smallerscreen right” css=”.vc_custom_1594936305110{background-image: url(https://akfusa.org/wp-content/uploads/bkgd-ourwork.jpg?id=) !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Seven Interconnected Areas Essential For Improving Quality Of Life” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]The Aga Khan Foundation works across seven interconnected thematic areas essential for addressing the root causes of poverty and improving the quality of life. We work with communities to identify and prioritize needs and then test and refine solutions that are relevant, feasible and sustainable. These focus areas are: Agriculture & Food Security, Climate Resilience, Civil Society, Early Childhood Development, Education, Health & Nutrition, and Work & Enterprise.

Learn more about AKF’s interconnected thematic areas.

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