The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a leading global development organisation working to address the root causes of poverty.
For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally-driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people.
Rooted in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, our staff have unique insights into the complex challenges people face today as well as the opportunities for tomorrow. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life. Taking a generational approach, AKF has built the trust required to do this work even in the most fragile contexts.
2.2 million
Our early childhood development services reach over 2.2 million children.
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We operate in 18 countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
6 million
We reach over six million people through the support of 26,000 civil society organisations.
2.2 million
Our early childhood development services reach over 2.2 million children.
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We operate in 18 countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
6 million
We reach over six million people through the support of 26,000 civil society organisations.
His Highness the Aga Khan
Paris, March 2010
Agriculture and Food Security
We work with communities to ensure tangible food security and good nutrition, resilient livelihoods from agriculture and livestock and regenerative natural resources management.
Civil Society
We partner with civil society organisations to increase their competency, legitimacy, accountability and sustainability. This helps to create resilient, pluralistic and values-based civil societies.
Climate Resilience
We assist communities to increase their resilience to climate change. We help to raise awareness, establish protective and climate-responsive infrastructure, enrich the natural environment, generate clean energy and catalyse eco-friendly businesses.
Early Childhood Development
We seek to give children the best start in life, by influencing the contexts and environments in which they are growing. We work with families, policymakers, teachers, health workers and others to offer support from every angle.
Education
We equip children and youth to interact effectively with the world and contribute to society. This involves addressing gender gaps, creating tools, strengthening teachers’ knowledge and enhancing educational systems.
Health and Nutrition
Our work enables people to optimise their health and wellbeing and reach their full potential. We address the drivers of poor health, improving access to integrated health services. We also support nutrition and sanitation initiatives.
Work and Enterprise
Our programmes centre on entrepreneurship and employment; skills development for men and women, with a focus on youth; investing in the future of work; and access to finance.
Where We Work