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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83%
83 percent of savings groups formed by the Coastal Rural Support Programme in Mwtara and Lindi, Tanzania, have continued to function after they have ”graduated” from direct support.
85
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the AKDN has worked with water-use associations and district water departments to rehabilitate over 85 irrigation canals.
14,000
The Aga Khan Foundation’s Urban Community Support Programme has supported in recent years more than 14,000 people in Portugal, to secure better and long-term employment.