One month in: Postcards from our Fellows
In July, our newest cohort of nine International Youth Fellows began their placements in Central Asia and East Africa. One
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- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Burkina Faso
- Canada
- Central Asia
- East Africa
- Egypt
- India
- Kenya
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Mozambique
- Pakistan
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Uganda
Local action, global impact
Rasul, a member of AKFC’s Youth Advisory Committee, shares why he is stepping forward to help fight global poverty. When
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
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.
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
