ABOUT THE
Aga Khan Foundation
Established in 1967, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) brings together human, financial and technical resources to address 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.
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63,000
Since 2011, the AKDN has supported 63,000 people in Pakistan to develop the skills and confidence they need to become enterprising and gain meaningful employment.
83%
83 percent of savings groups formed by the Coastal Rural Support Programme in Mwtara and Lindi, Tanzania, have continued to function after they have ”graduated” from direct support.
62%
In India, the Aga Khan Foundation’s employable skills programme has successfully placed over 62% of trainees in full-time employment.