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.
Leadership Lens is a series of Q&As with participants from AKFC’s Global Leadership Program. From artists to philanthropists, finance executives to medical doctors, AKFC’s Global Leaders are all dedicated to strengthening Canada’s role in
Leadership Lens is a series of Q&As with participants from AKFC’s Global Leadership Program. From artists to philanthropists, finance executives to medical doctors, AKFC’s Global Leaders are all dedicated to strengthening Canada’s role in
In July, our newest cohort of nine International Youth Fellows began their placements in Central Asia and East Africa. One
Sarah Abbott was placed in Kampala, Uganda, as part of AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship program. Never did I predict that
Rasul, a member of AKFC’s Youth Advisory Committee, shares why he is stepping forward to help fight global poverty. When
Shezan Muhammedi is an Acting Assistant Director for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. He was a member of the 2024
“The future of humanity and of our planet lies in our hands. It lies also in the hands of today’s
This article was written by Sameer Somani and Amna Khan, members of AKFC’s Youth Advisory Committee, for Mental Health Week.
Mahir Hamid was placed in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, as part of AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship program. Read his Dispatch to
