ABOUT THE
Aga Khan Foundation
The Aga Khan Foundation brings together human, financial and technical resources to address some of the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalised communities in the world. Special emphasis is placed on investing in human potential, expanding opportunity and improving the overall quality of life, especially for women and girls. It works primarily in six areas: Agriculture and Food Security; Economic Inclusion; Education; Early Childhood Development; Health and Nutrition; and Civil Society.
MoreAreas of Activity
1.3 million
AKDN supports over 1.3 million people in 40,000 civil society organisations. Globally, for over 50 years, the AKDN has been carefully building robust institutions that experiment, adapt and accommodate diversity.
17 million
AKDN offers a range of financial services from community-based savings groups to corporate banking to life insurance. These services are used by 17 million people each year.
750,000
The Aga Khan Foundation’s activities in early childhood development provide 750,000 children aged 0-8 with quality learning opportunities, at costs which are affordable for families and governments.