AKF SUPPORTS VALUES BASED EDUCATION
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10586″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Learning to read and write is hard work. To succeed, children need teachers with diverse teaching tools and skills who are also motivated, caring, and have a positive attitude toward their profession and students. By taking a values-based approach, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) enables teachers to develop their professional knowledge, skills, […]
Tips and Resources for Educators during COVID-19
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Meeting the ever-changing demands and expectations of teaching during COVID-19 has been overwhelming for educators. While many teachers have remained positive and resilient, for many, this transition has not been easy, particularly in areas with limited or no internet connectivity. Whether it is navigating thousands of new distance learning resources every day or working in […]
In Kenya, Girls Find a Haven in Education
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“For me, school is like a safe haven. It helps me to keep busy and keep away from bad influences,” says Monica Muthoni, a Grade 7 student in Muhamarani Primary School on Kenya’s coast. “There are so many young girls in my village who have dropped out of school because their parents can’t afford the […]
At University of Central Asia, Investing in Youth to Shape the Future
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In Tajikistan, a landlocked country in Central Asia, over 55% of the population is under 25. While progress has been made to reduce poverty, unemployment remains prevalent and educational institutions struggle to keep up with a rapidly changing global environment. For many, the road to education and employment is a challenging one, especially for the […]
Improving Schools in the Land of Many Dreams
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nestled in the remote mountains of northern Pakistan, Chipurson Valley has a total population of 4,000 people. Through the School Improvement Program (SIP), the Aga Khan Foundation has been working to ensure dreams of children in this area have a chance at coming true. SIP empowers all members of a community—from parents to teachers to […]
In Chitral, Pakistan, Educators Champion Change
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In Chitral, the farthest most district of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northern Pakistan, a sea change of transformational teaching and learning is happening. The story below illustrates the incredible impact of the School Improvement Program, launched in northern Pakistan in 2016 by the Aga Khan Foundation.
One Story Speaks to a Young Donor
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Aariz Ali, age 9, lives in Austin, Texas and attends a Montessori School. He likes mathematics and sports, especially basketball, and the San Antonio Spurs. He has a younger sister, Ayza.
Children, Our First Priority
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There is nothing that parents love more in this world than their children. Parents everywhere want our children to grow up safe, healthy, and happy. We want them to have a great education and to be able to chase their dreams. We worry about the schools they attend and the quality of instruction they are […]
Architecture Is a Way of Giving Back: Q&A with Barbara Nasila
A 2016 graduate of Aga Khan Academy (AKA) in Mombasa, Kenya, Barbara Nasila found her way to a leadership role as an architecture student at the University of California, Berkeley. Recently she spoke with us about her education journey from Kenya to California. You grew up in Mombasa, Kenya. How did you first encounter the […]
Reflections on a First Semester
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the holidays approach and the fall semester comes to a close at universities around the world, we’d like to feature a post from a young student at the University of Central Asia (UCA) in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic. Last year, Sehar Naz Janani wrote a short reflection piece on her first semester at UCA, which was […]