Dispatch from the field: Cycling for peace & prosperity
Emilie Chiasson is a Social Science and Behaviourial Change Fellow in Kampala, Uganda, supporting the Aga Khan Foundation’s education projects
Engaging Canadians
The challenge: An informed and committed global community is crucial to international development efforts. The majority of Canadians say that countries like Canada have a responsibility to help less wealthy nations, but less than half of Canadians say they are knowledgeable about global development – and only one in five donate to the cause.
Our solution: In Canada, we undertake a range of initiatives to engage and inform Canadians from coast-to-coast on critical global issues. From classroom resources to traveling exhibits, and from fundraising campaigns to international internship opportunities, we mobilize the best of our country’s skills, expertise, and funds to build a better future for all.
- All
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Civil Society
- climate
- Climate Resilience
- COVID-19
- Early Childhood Development
- Education
- Engaging Canadians
- Gender Equality
- Health and Nutrition
- Work and Enterprise
Global Reads: AKFC’s Book Club
In this book club, we explore recent literary works focused on international affairs, policy, or practice—with an emphasis on innovation, new voices, and diverse perspectives.
International Development Education and Awareness (IDEA)
IDEA will enhance the engagement of Canadians especially youth in Canada and improve their access to, and use of, equitably distributed global citizenship learning products, resources, and opportunities.
Meet the Fellows: From Kenya to the Kyrgyz Republic
Since 1989, over 500 young Canadians have participated in AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship, a program that has launched diverse careers
The ripple effect: Rameesha Qazi on gender equality and international development
Rameesha is the Gender Lead at the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), helping AKAH develop gender policies and accountability frameworks, and integrate gender equality into their programs.
Dispatch from the Field: The magic of the micro-forest
Gertrude and Peter are Regional Partnerships Fellows in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Read their reflections on working on the AKDN’s micro-forest initiative.
Meet the Fellows: Dialing in from Tanzania
Meet Gertrude and Peter, our International Youth Fellows who are currently working in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
AKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Resilience and Adaptation
Our event series aims to bring together practitioners, advocates, and others who share an interest in exploring and discussing how
In Their Hands: Supporting adolescent girls and their communities in Uganda
Uganda has one of the youngest and most rapidly growing populations in the world – Uganda has a 3.7% population
