How two entrepreneurs are challenging gender inequality in Pakistan
Access to financial services like loans can be challenging in remote and rural communities, like Safia and Hameeda’s village in Pakistan.
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How Canada supports girls in Afghanistan, India, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, and Tajikistan
On the tenth anniversary of International Day of the Girl, learn how Canadian investments are supporting and making a difference for girls in Central Asia.
Build on what is there: One doctor’s path to giving back
Dr. Zahir Moloo recently returned from a visit to northern Pakistan, where he helped set up pathology labs at two Aga Khan Medical Centres.
Broadening Economic & Social Transformation for Women’s Economic Empowerment & Recovery (BEST4WEER)
BEST4WEER aims to improve women’s social and economic empowerment during the process of COVID-19 recovery and rebuilding.
Meet Mufida, the first midwife in her community
Mufida is a community midwife in rural Pakistan. She is the only community midwife in her village, which is located
Volunteering and saving lives: Meet Gul Mahoor
Gul Mahoor volunteers as manager of her community’s health relief fund in Pakistan.
Spotlight on Yasmin Karim, Gender Advisor for Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan
“Over my career, I have seen many gender advocates evolve and emerge. Society has also been transformed.”
Spotlight on Jennifer Elms, Gender Advisor at AKFC and AKF-US
“My hope would be that gender equality becomes so part of everybody’s DNA that integrating gender and using a gender lens will be a part of everyone.”
In their words: Gender equality and international development
We sat down with four gender advisors from across the AKDN to talk about their work and learn about development from their perspectives.
