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.
As youth mentors, Pokizamo and Gulbahor train their peers to be better prepared for all of life’s changes as teens transition from childhood to adulthood.
BEST4WEER aims to improve women’s social and economic empowerment during the process of COVID-19 recovery and rebuilding.
Mufida is a community midwife in rural Pakistan. She is the only community midwife in her village, which is located
Gul Mahoor volunteers as manager of her community’s health relief fund in Pakistan.
An insight into the current crisis in Afghanistan, how AKF is responding and why hope endures.
AWCE contributes to poverty reduction by identifying and promoting good practices to support women entrepreneurs in climate-related value chains.
In this short film, we learn how facilities like this one in Montepuez are growing to accommodate the needs of young Mozambicans.
Teresa is a youth peer mentor in Mozambique, who educates her peers about their reproductive and sexual health and rights.
Canadian investments in education are making a world of difference for girls and boys in Africa and Asia. The Foundations
