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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21,000
The Aga Khan Foundation supports 21,000 volunteer or community health/nutrition workers.
1 million
In 2017, the Aga Khan Foundation’s farm livelihoods and natural resources management interventions benefitted over 1 million people worldwide.
85
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the AKDN has worked with water-use associations and district water departments to rehabilitate over 85 irrigation canals.