It is with great sadness that we share the news that AKFC’s founding CEO, Nazeer Aziz Ladhani, passed away suddenly
In memoriam: Nazeer Aziz Ladhani
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A new partnership for girls’ education
We are thrilled to share the news that AKFC will help Canada deliver on its G7 commitment to improve
Reflections from Women Deliver 2019
In early June, Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) was thrilled to welcome the Women Deliver conference to Canada – the
Women Deliver 2019: Unlocking opportunity for women & girls
Women and girls disproportionately carry the burden of poverty. Gender inequality means they are likely the first to drop out
Midwives on the Front Lines in Canada and Tanzania: the 2018 University Seminar Series
Ninety-nine percent of all maternal deaths happen in developing countries, and more than 1 million children every year die on
Stepping forward with Canadians: a special guest at World Partnership Walk in Toronto
Sunday, June 17th was a hot, sunny day in Toronto, reaching a high of 40°C with humidity. Like every year,
Charging up women’s empowerment through clean energy
Energy poverty in many parts of the world forces people, often women, to dedicate a significant part of their days to gathering resources, just to be able to put food on the table.
1,061 visitors to the Delegation for Doors Open Ottawa
On June 2, 2018, the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat opened its doors to 1,061 visitors as part of Doors
Celebrating pluralism in action
“Some people make the mistake of thinking that Pluralism requires them to dilute or de-emphasize their own distinctive identities. That
