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AKDN | India

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1905

AKDN has worked in India since 1905.

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2.1 million

AKF’s early childhood development programmes reach over 2.1 million children in India.

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807,000

We provided 807,000 people with drinking water and sanitation services in 2022.

Here, many cultures have maintained their distinct identities while combining and co-operating to create something even greater, the dynamic and vibrant India of the modern world. This is also a country where the struggle for social justice and improved quality of life has made tremendous strides over many decades through the continuous efforts of governments and civil society.

His Highness the Aga Khan
New Delhi, November 2004

Agriculture and Food Security

1.4 million

The Aga Khan Foundation’s (AKF's) support for marginalised rural communities directly benefits almost 1.4 million people

Civil Society

9,000

AKF supports 9,000 civil society organisations

Cultural Development

2 million

Humayun’s Tomb attracts two million visitors each year

Disaster Preparedness and Response

50,000

AKAH’s school and hostel safety programmes have reached over 50,000 students and staff

Early Childhood Development

2.1 million

AKF’s ECD programmes reach over 2.1 million children in India

Economic Development

32,500

AKF has established self help groups that increase financial inclusion for 32,500 members

Education

8,500

The Aga Khan Schools in India educate more than 8,500 children

Habitat

170,000

AKDN agencies have helped build over 170,000 sanitation units in India

Health

2.2 million

2.2 million people per year receive nutritional screening and counselling

AKDN IN India