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
Mahir Hamid was placed in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, as part of AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship program. Read his Dispatch to
This article was written by Chimdy, Ella, Malika, Mishika, and Sydney — members of Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s Youth Advisory
Growing up in the suburbs of Montreal, Mélina Nantel’s passion for social justice began at a young age and has
“Gender equality is not just a ‘nice to have’ but an essential component to creating lasting, meaningful impact.” – Jennifer
In July, our 2024-2025 cohort of International Youth Fellows jetted off for their placements in Africa and Asia. We caught
Before beginning placements ranging from Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, to Kampala, Uganda, sixteen strangers descend on Ottawa for intensive training.
This piece was written by Aaniqa, Amna, Gagan, Sameer, and Su from AKFC’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). As part of
Whether you’re a project manager in Saskatchewan, a physician in New Brunswick, or an entrepreneur in Nunavut, all Canadians have
Living in Kisumu, I was exposed to community and love in ways I never anticipated. As a Clinical Support Fellow,