Where We Work

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.

The Carry All: Meet Richard in Uganda

Conflict has a devastating impact on education. Girls in conflict-affected areas are more than twice as likely to be out of

Planting Seeds: Meet Christopher in Uganda

For children living in rural communities like Moyo, poverty and entrenched gender norms are some of the main barriers to

Fellow Features: Meet some Fellows in Tanzania, Kenya, and the Kyrgyz Republic

Growing up in the suburbs of Montreal, Mélina Nantel’s passion for social justice began at a young age and has

Local and global pathways to gender equality

“Gender equality is not just a ‘nice to have’ but an essential component to creating lasting, meaningful impact.” – Jennifer

More than a room: Safe spaces for girls in Mozambique

In areas affected by conflict and displacement, women and girls face exacerbated patterns of discrimination that affect their wellbeing. In

On the road to save lives: Mobile health clinics in Mozambique

In the lush landscapes of Cabo Delgado, where the roads are often unpaved and health facilities are few and far

Dispatch from a Fellow: The teacher I am becoming

Photos and words by Katiana Zubryn, who is working in Mombasa, Kenya as part of AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship Program.

The Graduate: Meet Mwinyi in Kenya

Early childhood is a critical period of development, with lifelong implications for a child’s growth and success.

Not just a pastime, but a lifeline

“This craft was not just a pastime; it was our lifeline.” Lalao grew up in the Antananarivo-Renivohitra district, located in