Improving the quality of life - AKDN
In the north of Pakistan, the breathtaking Himalayan, Karakorum, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges meet. However, behind the region’s picturesque scenery lies a harsh reality. For its 1.9 million inhabitants, water is an extremely scarce resource. To many this region is known as the "vertical desert".

Tackling water scarcity in Pakistan's 'vertical desert'

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For almost three decades, AKDN has been working with the Government of Tajikistan and other international partners to improve access to water for drinking, washing and irrigation. AKDN

“Where there is water, there is progress”: Supporting water management in Tajikistan

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Accelerating change so everyone has water

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AKU graduates, students 777 celebrates Founder's Day and 40th Anniversary

Aga Khan University graduates 777 students, celebrates Founder's Day and 40th anniversary

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Tajikistan's striking mountain environments are under threat from climate breakdown, throwing rural communities further into vulnerability.

AKF and the EU launch €16m programme in northwest Tajikistan to protect natural resources and improve food security.

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A stake in the future: Getting girls into science

Waseema’s advice to someone wanting to teach young children: “Build a relationship with them as someone who is accommodative of every risk they choose to take and every thought they want to have. The role of a teacher now is a combination of tasks, where you’re moulding them as a student, but equally as a human too.”

Reinventing what it means to be human: Interview with Waseema Khawaja

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Street life in al-Darb al-Ahmar.

A trip down monument lane: Visiting historic Cairo on a new touristic route

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The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in need.

Improving the Quality of Life

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8 million

We receive over eight million medical outpatient visits per year.

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900,000

We educate over 900,000 learners annually.

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50 million

We provide financial services to over 50 million people.

Developing Human Capacity

We offer healthcare, education, and parental support to help people flourish.

Building Resilient Communities

We help communities mitigate and overcome natural disasters, and improve their habitats.

Generating Economic Growth

We build infrastructure, offer financial services, and provide expertise to drive inclusive economic growth.

Honouring Cultural Heritage

We invest in heritage, architecture and the arts to enable communities to build on their past and look to the future with confidence.

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Our Partners

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