When Necessity is the Mother of Innovation

Ayperi Boobekova says her journey to opening her own kindergarten began with a question:

USAID and AKF Supports the Tajik Government on the Smooth Integration of Afghan Refugees

On June 29, 2024, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) proudly celebrated the graduation of 152 Afghan refugees from English language... View Article

From YES to Success: How USAID and Aga Khan Foundation Empower Youth in Central Asia

To empower youth, build a pipeline of entrepreneurs, and promote a culture of entrepreneurship, Local Impact, funded by USAID and... View Article

Swaumu and Hussein—a story of love and learning

Hussein Abdallah will turn 8 this year and is now enrolled in Grade 2 (Standard 1) at Luwale Primary School... View Article

AKF SUPPORTS VALUES BASED EDUCATION

Learning to read and write is hard work. To succeed, children need teachers with diverse teaching tools and skills who... 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

Emerging Leaders: Building Skills through Student Councils

Nestled in the Pamir Mountains, Murghab district is on the eastern side of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) in Tajikistan. Murghab... View Article

Rising to the Challenge: UCA Equips Youth to Address Local and Global Issues

As Hangoma went about her sophomore year at the University of Central Asia’s (UCA) campus in Khorog, Tajikistan, life changed... View Article

Education Resources During COVID-19

Due to COVID-19, many of the world’s children have been out of school and, in some developing countries, for more... View Article

AKF and World Bank Partnerships Support Youth in the Kyrgyz Republic

AKF and the World Bank have partnered to support youth through community engagement efforts in the Kyrgyz Republic. Three projects... View Article