The Power of Patient, Risk Tolerant Capital
October 12, 2022 4:30 pmFrom a young age Nasim, a 24-year-old entrepreneur, strove to create innovative projects, and contribute to the development of the... View Article
Annual Report 2021: Locally Rooted Leadership
August 23, 2022 7:33 pmIn this report, we’re honored to share new partnerships and awards that AKF secured in 2021. Explore the map section... View Article
Empowered to Create Change:
Youth Ambassadors find Inspiration in AKF’s work
July 26, 2022 5:16 pm
Globally-inspired art, innovations, and local initiatives were at the heart of the 2021 Youth Festival. Hosted by Youth Ambassadors, the... View Article
Special Map Feature:
Local Roots, Global Fruits:
Our Impact in 2021
July 25, 2022 7:15 pm
At home and around the world, AKF partners with communities, local organizations, businesses, and governments to build better futures together.... View Article
Catalyzing Locally-Led Development:
Local Impact Leverages American Support with a New Fund to Scale Impactful Ideas
July 25, 2022 3:21 pm
What if we looked at development differently? Instead of adapting global solutions to local problems, what if we scaled community-led... View Article
Turning Skills into a Business: Local Impact Supports Youth in Tajikistan
June 29, 2022 12:57 pmFrom a young age, Risolat Gulmamadova was interested in starting her own business.
Light Brings New Opportunities, Enterprises to Rural Tajikistan
June 27, 2022 1:48 pmNiyozbegim, a 58-year-old woman, has lived in Roshorv village of Rushan in Tajikistan’s Badakhshon region her entire life.
Getting Ready to Get the Job: Local Impact Supports Youth in the Kyrgyz Republic
June 15, 2022 11:20 amAfter getting her master’s degree in finance at Kyrgyz National University, Sagynalieva Aigerim applied for jobs in her field unsuccessfully.
The Sweet Life: Improving Honey Production in Tajikistan
May 16, 2022 9:38 amFiruz Khudoberdiev, from Chagev village, says his whole family is involved in the beekeeping business, in one way or another.
Changing the Beginning of the Story Changes the Story
May 2, 2022 10:56 amIroda, a woman-owned, parent-led, public organization in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, helps children with autism or neurodevelopmental disabilities with socializing, learning, and... View Article