Canada

Moving Forward in a Divisive World: Reflections from the Global Leadership Program

Shezan Muhammedi is an Acting Assistant Director for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. He was a member of the 2024

A room of people in a hall.

Leaders of tomorrow, changemakers of today

“The future of humanity and of our planet lies in our hands. It lies also in the hands of today’s

“You’re not alone”: Youth perspectives on mental health

This article was written by Sameer Somani and Amna Khan, members of AKFC’s Youth Advisory Committee, for Mental Health Week. 

A group of young people gathered around the table.

Dispatch from the Fellows: My time in Kyrgyzstan taught me to be kinder to my immigrant parents

Mahir Hamid was placed in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, as part of AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship program. Read his Dispatch to

Building a better world together: Youth perspectives

This article was written by Chimdy, Ella, Malika, Mishika, and Sydney — members of Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s Youth Advisory

Fellow Features: Meet some Fellows in Tanzania, Kenya, and the Kyrgyz Republic

Growing up in the suburbs of Montreal, Mélina Nantel’s passion for social justice began at a young age and has

Local and global pathways to gender equality

“Gender equality is not just a ‘nice to have’ but an essential component to creating lasting, meaningful impact.” – Jennifer

Meet the Fellows of 2024-25

In July, our 2024-2025 cohort of International Youth Fellows jetted off for their placements in Africa and Asia. We caught

A crash course in development—and fun

Before beginning placements ranging from Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, to Kampala, Uganda, sixteen strangers descend on Ottawa for intensive training.