We work in more than a dozen countries in Africa and Asia, promoting innovative, sustainable solutions to critical development challenges. Countries do not exist in isolation from the complexities of their region, and many communities straddle porous borders. For this reason, we take a regional approach to program design, connecting sustainable improvements to quality of life to the development of the region as a whole.
Early childhood is a critical period of development, with lifelong implications for a child’s growth and success.
“This craft was not just a pastime; it was our lifeline.” Lalao grew up in the Antananarivo-Renivohitra district, located in
“Now, my children talk to me about their dreams and fears, just like they do with their mother.” In the
In July, our 2024-2025 cohort of International Youth Fellows jetted off for their placements in Africa and Asia. We caught
Girls in crisis settings are 2.5 times more likely to be out of primary school and 90 percent more likely to be out of secondary school.
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
Madison Stadler-Rose worked at the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat in Pakistan as part of AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship program.
Julia Tops was working at AKF Uganda as a Regional Partnerships Fellow, as part of AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship Program. When
