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
10,000
In the saline areas of Gujarat, India, where water is highly contaminated, the Aga Khan Foundation has built 10,000+ roof rainwater harvesting structures to help 40,000 women access potable drinking water.
50%
In Chitral, Pakistan, AKDN has helped remote communities to construct mini-hydropower plants that provide electricity for 50% of the province's homes, schools and businesses.
700,000
In remote, rural communities of Tajikistan, the Aga Khan Foundation has fostered a network of over 1,600 village organisations, reaching almost 700,000 people, who define their own priorities for social and economic development.