The Long Reach of Early Childhood
July 14, 2016 12:14 pmFilm offers a powerful medium to shape people’s awareness and inspire action. An effective film can create positive change. While... View Article
Fellows Spotlight: Investing in Technology for Stronger Communities
May 13, 2016 4:19 pmAt the Scaling PeaceTech Summit 2016, held at the United States Institute of Peace, professionals in development, tech, data science,... View Article
Fellows Spotlight: Where Inspiration Takes Root
March 25, 2016 10:10 am“…If you have a well educated mind, you will be able to seize the opportunities life offers you…” – His... View Article
Fellows Spotlight: Lessons in Impact Investing
August 14, 2015 12:16 pmEvery year, the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) holds a conference focused on addressing the challenges of measuring and... View Article
Yuva Junction Facilitates Alternative Livelihoods for Young People in India
April 16, 2015 12:20 pmA little over a month ago, I read the words of Marie Wilson, author, political organizer and founder of the... View Article
The World in a Grain of Rice
October 4, 2014 5:44 pmHow much of the solution to global hunger lies in the DNA of the food on our plates? That was... View Article
Fellows Spotlight: Sharing the Impressive Impact of a Fellowship
August 26, 2014 3:53 pmMy nine-month fellowship with Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) has taught me much about international development, both its institutions... View Article
Fellows Spotlight: Values – the Binding Component
July 25, 2014 4:55 pmA little over one year ago to the day, I had my final Fellows interview with Dr. Mirza Jahani, the CEO... View Article
Fellows Spotlight: A View of Market-based Solutions to the Challenges of Development
July 18, 2014 10:19 amLast September I joined the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) as the Impact Investing Fellow. Upon receiving confirmation of... View Article
Fellows Spotlight: Gaining New Perspectives, from Dushanbe to DC
May 30, 2014 10:56 pmBefore starting the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) fellowship in November 2013, I was working as a Grants Finance... View Article