Circle K Atlanta Leads by Giving Back with a Team
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In Atlanta, Georgia the leaders at Circle K Atlanta, a group of convenience stores in the Circle K franchise, have been supporters of the Aga Khan Foundation for years. Four of the leadership team and staff there recently stepped up their involvement with the Foundation. They have individually been donors for years, but this year, […]
The Romance of Giving: Valentine’s Day Q&A
For Valentine’s Day we share the story of Shehzaan and Zainab Chunara, long-time supporters of the Aga Khan Foundation in the Atlanta area who got married in December 2015. Here’s their story of how they met and how they made their wedding a generous gift and a shared commitment to the Foundation and building a […]
Giving as a Cornerstone of a Life Together
When we got engaged, the question of what we wanted from our wedding opened up a new way to start a life together, says Sameera Gokal, former Communications Associate with Aga Khan Foundation in Washington D.C. Here is her story on how they turned their wedding into an opportunity for giving: When my fiancé and […]
Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. Welcomes New CEO
This fall, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in the United States welcomes CEO, Aleem Walji. Aleem comes to the Foundation from the World Bank where he was Chief Innovation Advisor. Previously, he was Head of Global Initiatives at Google.org and served as the first CEO of the Aga Khan Foundation in Syria. Aleem says he […]
Houston Moves to Build Better Futures at Aga Khan Foundation Walk|Run
HOUSTON, TEXAS, NOVEMBER 14, 2015. Today, 5,000 Houstonians moved to invest in long-term solutions to improve the quality of life for communities worldwide at the annual Aga Khan Foundation Walk | Run – Houston at the Sam Houston Park. The event is an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) to raise awareness and funds […]
Volunteer Spotlight: The Power of a Village – Volunteers Create an Experience at Aga Khan Foundation Walk
Sana Nizarahmed and Shama Madhani were the AKF volunteer leaders for the Village In Action at the 2015 Aga Khan Foundation Walk – San Antonio. The Village In Action draws on stories from AKF programs to show international development and what it means to communities where the Foundation works. Village In Action was the brainchild […]
Memphis Moved to Build Better Futures at Aga Khan Foundation Walk|Run
MEMPHIS, TENESSEE NOVEMBER 1, 2015. Today, around 1,100 Memphis residents were moved to invest in long-term solutions to improve the quality of life for communities worldwide at the annual Aga Khan Foundation Walk | Run – Memphis, taking place at H.W. Cox Park. The event was an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) to raise […]
Golfers Build A Better Future at Aga Khan Foundation’s Los Angeles Golf Tournament
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 29, 2015. On Thursday, October 29, scores of golfers drove the green while investing in long-term solutions to improve quality of life for communities around the world. The annual Aga Khan Foundation Golf – Los Angeles tournament, held at the Pelican Hill Golf Club, raised more than $80,000 for programs of the Aga Khan Foundation […]
Los Angeles Moves to Build Better Futures at Aga Khan Foundation Walk
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 26, 2015. On October 25, 2015, 1,500 participants were moved to invest in long-term solutions that improve the quality of life for communities worldwide at the annual Aga Khan Foundation Walk – Los Angeles held at the Santa Monica Pier. The event was an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) to […]
Volunteer Spotlight: The Power of a Message – A Volunteer’s Experience with AKF Walk
It all started a few months ago, when two other volunteers and I from Florida were invited to Washington, D.C. for a session with the Aga Khan Foundation staff to reveal its new brand messages. What I found in the training was beyond what I had expected. This was not just a marketing message about […]