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The Aga Khan Development Network is a group of development agencies dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities in the areas where it operates.

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The Aga Khan Master Musicians have collaborated with two eminent French performers in the first of two sold-out world premiere concerts at the Musée du Quai Branly, Paris. The performance on 5 April 2025 was given in the presence of members of the Aga Khan family, founders of the

The Aga Khan Master Musicians have collaborated with two eminent French performers in the first of two sold-out world premiere concerts at the Musée du Quai Branly, Paris. The performance on 5 April 2025 was given in the presence of members of the Aga Khan family, founders of the
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Rising temperatures and historical legacies are placing the Kyrgyz Republic’s vital waterways – and those who depend on them – under increasing pressure. Last month, Central Asia experienced an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring close to 30°C – up to 10°C above

Rising temperatures and historical legacies are placing the Kyrgyz Republic’s vital waterways – and those who depend on them – under increasing pressure.

Last month, Central Asia experienced an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring close to 30°C – up to 10°C above
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For 20 years, HBL – upholding the ethos of AKDN – has played a key role in strengthening Pakistan’s financial sector by expanding access, driving economic growth and investing in sustainable development. With over 37 million customers, HBL leads in financial inclusion, providing

For 20 years, HBL – upholding the ethos of AKDN – has played a key role in strengthening Pakistan’s financial sector by expanding access, driving economic growth and investing in sustainable development.

With over 37 million customers, HBL leads in financial inclusion, providing
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In times of conflict, education is often one of the first things to be disrupted – and girls are most at risk of being left behind. In Syria, the Aga Khan Foundation has been working with local communities and international partners to ensure that education remains a source of

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Each year AKDN’s major parks and gardens receive almost 4 million visitors. Our green spaces catalyse positive economic, social and cultural change through social development, local employment, entrepreneurial activity and cultural development. In many cities, green space is

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“The injustice is that those contributing the least to climate change are often among the worst affected.” – His Highness Aga Khan V 🌍 This Earth Day, we highlight five ways clean energy is transforming lives especially in communities least responsible for the climate crisis.

“The injustice is that those contributing the least to climate change are often among the worst affected.” 
– His Highness Aga Khan V

🌍 This Earth Day, we highlight five ways clean energy is transforming lives especially in communities least responsible for the climate crisis.
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🌵 In rural Syria, a cactus is making a difference. Through the CERLIS project, AKF is helping smallholder breeders reduce the gap in fodder production by growing thornless cactus – a drought-tolerant plant that’s both animal feed and soil booster. This helps farmers meet the

🌵 In rural Syria, a cactus is making a difference.

Through the CERLIS project, AKF is helping smallholder breeders reduce the gap in fodder production by growing thornless cactus – a drought-tolerant plant that’s both animal feed and soil booster. This helps farmers meet the
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📚 In Aleppo, Sedrat’s education was interrupted by conflict and displacement. After dropping out following her ninth-grade exam, she was not sure she would ever return. She went on to study at an Adolescent Girls’ Education in Crisis Initiative (AGENCI) centre. The six centres

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As a founding partner of the Paris Peace Forum, AKDN supports shared efforts to advance peace, development and pluralism. Could you contribute a solution? Learn more and apply ➡️

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🧩In Salamieh, community-led child centres are providing young children with vital early learning opportunities. As part of the SMILE project, AKF and local village committees are supporting community-based child centres for children under eight. In Qublhat village, 25 children

🧩In Salamieh, community-led child centres are providing young children with vital early learning opportunities.

As part of the SMILE project, AKF and local village committees are supporting community-based child centres for children under eight.

In Qublhat village, 25 children
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“Whether a woman is an activist, an artist, or a homemaker, she needs to see herself reflected in history.” For centuries, women in the Kyrgyz Republic have shaped their communities with strength, creativity, and resilience – but their stories are often left out of museums and

“Whether a woman is an activist, an artist, or a homemaker, she needs to see herself reflected in history.”  

For centuries, women in the Kyrgyz Republic have shaped their communities with strength, creativity, and resilience – but their stories are often left out of museums and
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🎵The Aga Khan Music Awards 2025, in partnership with EFG London Jazz Festival, are coming to London! From 20-23 Nov, the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room will host four days of musical excellence, cultural celebration and the unifying power of music from the

🎵The Aga Khan Music Awards 2025, in partnership with <a href="/LondonJazzFest/">EFG London Jazz Festival</a>, are coming to London! From 20-23 Nov, the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room will host four days of musical excellence, cultural celebration and the unifying power of music from the
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AKF and the Embassy of Japan in Syria have completed the final phase of rehabilitating Sa’an Al-Qibli School in Salamieh, Hama Governorate, Syria – upgrading classrooms, facilities and outdoor spaces, and installing a solar system to power learning. The Ismaili Imamat and AKDN have

AKF and the <a href="/JPEmbassy_Syria/">Embassy of Japan in Syria</a> have completed the final phase of rehabilitating Sa’an Al-Qibli School in Salamieh, Hama Governorate, Syria – upgrading classrooms, facilities and outdoor spaces, and installing a solar system to power learning. 

The Ismaili Imamat and AKDN have
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Young Syrians contributed to community change through the TAMKEEN Project, supported by AKF. 28 youth-led projects — including climate awareness campaigns, skills centres and accessible public spaces — helped address local challenges and foster inclusion. As part of our

Young Syrians contributed to community change through the TAMKEEN Project, supported by AKF. 28 youth-led projects — including climate awareness campaigns, skills centres and accessible public spaces — helped address local challenges and foster inclusion.

As part of our
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His Highness the Aga Khan has concluded a visit to Qatar, where he met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar; the Prime Minister; and leaders of Qatar Museums and the Qatar Fund for Development, to advance development, culture, and heritage

His Highness the Aga Khan has concluded a visit to Qatar, where he met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar; the Prime Minister; and leaders of Qatar Museums and the Qatar Fund for Development, to advance development, culture, and heritage
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“When the renovation was complete, it was as if someone had opened a window of hope,” says a resident of Aleppo’s Old City. Since 2018, AKTC has restored 8 sections of the souk, returning 277 shops and reviving over 500 metres of passageways.  🎥 Watch: the.akdn/en/resources-m…