On common ground: Can agriculture and conservation coexist
in the mountains of Central Asia?

Mountain ecosystems are increasingly fragile to environmental damage. Finding a balance between agricultural and environmental needs – for communities to... View Article

The Story of Qurbonsilton: How the Aga Khan Foundation and USAID are Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
in Remote Areas of Tajikistan

When an enterprising farmer in Shugnon, in the Gorno-Badakhshan (GBAO) region of Tajikistan, was ready to expand her home-based dairy,... View Article

Greenhouse of Hope: One Mother Defies Tajikistan’s Harsh Climate to Nourish Her Community

In the most remote regions of Tajikistan, the main livelihood is livestock breeding. Harsh winter conditions make farming in the... View Article

Food and Agriculture: Supporting Aswan’s Farmers

Rural communities in Aswan rely on the River Nile for water, but the Nile is under threat. The Aga Khan... View Article

2022 AKF USA Annual Report: Generosity Inspires Hope & Hope Changes Lives

In this year’s Annual Report, we take a moment to both share the significant progress we have made over the... View Article

The Sweet Life: Improving Honey Production in Tajikistan

Firuz Khudoberdiev, from Chagev village, says his whole family is involved in the beekeeping business, in one way or another.

No Small Potatoes: Supporting Farmers to Increase Food Security in Tajikistan

At thirty-four years old, Hamza has lived in the Khatlon region in southwestern Tajikistan for his entire life. A farmer,... View Article

Increasing the Fruits of Labor: Supporting Tajikistan’s Farmers Through Storage

Roshtqala district of Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) in Tajikistan is home to abundant fruits and gardens.

“Living More Hopeful”: Investing in Agriculture in Tajikistan

For generations, residents of the Derzud and Barzud villages have dreamed of having a good irrigation system.

Sowing the Seeds: Strengthening Food Security in the Kyrgyz Republic

Kanat and Gulmira Adybaev live near Osh, Kyrgyz Republic, with their two children. Like many people living in their village... View Article