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February 8, 2016 – On January 22nd AKFC collaborated with WUSC and CECI to present the Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Stream at the International Forum in Ottawa. The Stream, which was funded by Global Affairs Canada, was part of the broader International Forum, which saw over 500 participants engaging on the theme of Inclusive Markets, Inclusive Societies.

February 8, 2016 – In honour of International Development Week, we’ve gathered images depicting some of the many ways we are partnering with Canadians to tackle key development challenges. Visit our photo gallery to discover how, together, we are making a difference.

February 1, 2016 – Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) are pleased to announce that Shannon Gormley of the Ottawa Citizen, Kayla Hounsell of CTV, and freelance journalist Marc-André Sabourin have been awarded the Fellowship for International Development Reporting.

January 13, 2016 – This month, we offer you a sneak preview of our upcoming World Partnership Walk Report in the form of a letter penned by AKFC CEO Khalil Shariff and AKFC National Committee Chairman Amin Lalji.

January 5, 2016 – Attention artists!

Aga Khan Foundation Canada is looking for talented Canadians to create a piece of artwork for our travelling exhibition. Together: An exhibition on global development is an interactive, bilingual experience for all ages, sparking discussions on how Canadians are driving positive change around the world. Visitors are invited to climb aboard and explore a custom-built transport truck with 1,000 square feet of exhibition space, travelling coast-to-coast for two years.

January 1, 2016 – With the start of the new year, we took the opportunity to look back on some of the notable achievements of the AKDN – many of which have Canadian connections. Visit our photo gallery to find out more.

In January 2016, Aga Khan Foundation Canada invited artists from across the country to create a piece of artwork for Together: An exhibition on global development, showing why they care about global development.

We are very pleased to announce the top three winners of the contest!

November 5, 2015 – This week, AKFC sat down with the CEO of Afghanistan’s leading telecommunications provider, Roshan, to discuss the importance of connecting communities in Afghanistan. Karim Khoja, a proud Canadian, has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and focuses not only on financial results, but also on how technology can be used to change lives.

November 3, 2015 – AKFC is searching for individuals who can demonstrate a commitment to international development, are driven by the desire to make a meaningful change in the world, and are ready to apply their skills and experience to a challenging overseas internship.