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How science improves the quality of life of mountain communities
Weather stations, like this one in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, enable a... More

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Mountain Society Research Institute

By bringing together a team of researchers from complementary sciences, the Mountain Society Research Institute can, for example, combine socio-economic analysis, hydrology, and cartography. The objective is to bring together different areas of expertise in order to analyse, understand, and contribute to the development of mountain societies in the isolated valleys of Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan), where little or no research is being conducted.
Staff at the Aga Khan School, Mundra use science to help improve the environment
Aga Khan School, Mundra staff pioneered the innovative idea of building a... More

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Aga Khan Education Services

The Aga Khan Education Service, India is conscious about environmental conservation and is taking steps to highlight and instil awareness across all its schools. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a newfound awareness of the importance of handwashing. Keeping this in mind, along with the concept of reducing, reusing and recycling in everyday life, staff at the Aga Khan School, Mundra pioneered the innovative idea of building a handwashing station from materials such as an unused water tank, 20-litre filtered water bottles and waste construction materials such as iron rods.
Pathways to innovation
In Ishkashim, Afghanistan, students work on a mental math lesson at the UCA... More

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Strengthening individual and organisational skills

Afghanistan and Central Asia face serious climatic and economic challenges. A three-year partnership with the International Development Research Centre, University of Central Asia (UCA) and Aga Khan Foundation Canada focused on innovative and hands-on research and training to strengthen individual and organisational skills in math, environmental science and economic policy in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic.
11 AKDN Staff and Alumni amongst 100 Outstanding Nurses and Midwives
Faculty member Yasmin Parpio, pictured here before the pandemic, was among... More

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Aga Khan University
Students at the Diamond Jubilee High School, Mumbai, acquire analytical skills in nationwide coding competition
Students of Diamond Jubilee High School for Girls, Mumbai, Hania Khan and... More

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Aga Khan Education Services

“Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe, or you just want to pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn.” - Stephen Hawking

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The AKDN Pamir project

Access to clean water improves learning opportunities in the Pamirs

Collaboration with the Silk Road Project

Yo-Yo Ma and Silk Road Ensemble perform in Central Asia in collaboration with Aga Khan Music Initiative (AKMI)

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the Aga Khan Music Initiative