We work in more than a dozen countries in Africa and Asia, promoting innovative, sustainable solutions to critical development challenges. Countries do not exist in isolation from the complexities of their region, and many communities straddle porous borders. For this reason, we take a regional approach to program design, connecting sustainable improvements to quality of life to the development of the region as a whole.
Giving babies a fighting chance
39-year-old Dr. Ashraf is a child specialist in Skardu, a city located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. Dr.Inspiring inclusion in Africa and Asia
This International Women’s Day, we celebrated changemakers who are driving social, economic, and political empowerment for women and girls.
Dispatch from the field: Collaborating with communities – The importance of inclusive research
by Victoria Dugdill, who is working as a Gender Equality Fellow in Kampala, Uganda. I had sometimes lamented the fact
AKFC’s Global Leadership Program
Whether you’re a project manager in Saskatchewan, a physician in New Brunswick, or an entrepreneur in Nunavut, all Canadians have
Artists in action: Supporting creative young minds in northern Pakistan
In a region where patriarchal sociocultural norms often limit opportunities for girls and young women, we’re encouraging them to showcase
Dispatch from the field: Surveys and sensemaking in sunny Mombasa
Lauren is currently working as a Gender Fellow at the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health East Africa, Aga Khan University.
Leveraging the power of the world’s most popular sport
In rural Uganda, a group of dedicated teachers are leveraging the power of the world’s most popular sport transform their school.
Afghanistan Crisis Humanitarian Response (ACHR)
This program aims to improve access to life-saving health, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene services to vulnerable populations across four provinces in Afghanistan.
One tune-up at a time: Meet some young trailblazers in northern Uganda
A wrench, a tire pump, a jug of motor oil. In northern Uganda, these are tools for women’s empowerment. In