About Us
Aga Khan Foundation USA supports the broader Aga Khan Foundation through mobilizing resources and building partnerships in the United States.
We rely on the generosity of individual donors to help us build a world where we all thrive together.
Based in Washington, DC, AKF USA coordinates with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, private and corporate foundations, and other development nonprofits. Our efforts are made possible by a robust network of volunteers and supporters from throughout the United States who raise awareness and funds to enable our global impact.
An AKF vehicle travels on the Pamir Highway to Murghab, Tajikistan from the Kyrgyz border. Volunteers at a community center share information and raise funds for AKF. Supporters and volunteers celebrate the start of the 2024 Atlanta Walk & Run.
Our Governance
Globally, the Aga Khan Foundation is overseen by a Board of Directors, led by His Highness the Aga Khan V.
AKF USA is governed by a National Committee that’s appointed by the Board of Directors.
AKF USA staff oversee finances, resource development, programs and partnerships, and more.
Regional Chairs and Vice Chairs lead teams of volunteers from across the country.
Interested in working for AKF USA? Explore career opportunities.
Our Founder
His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV founded the Aga Khan Foundation in 1967 to address the root causes of poverty and support community institutions to carry out sustainable, locally-driven initiatives. As the 49th hereditary Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, His Late Highness led the interpretation of the faith and guided the Ismaili community to improve its quality of life and the well-being of those among whom the community resides.
Read more about the life and work of His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
Our Values
As an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, our work is grounded in a set of universal ethics. Our core values are:
- Respect for human dignity
- Compassion and solidarity with the less fortunate
- Self-reliance
- Pluralism: tolerance, openness, and understanding toward other peoples’ cultures, values, and faiths
- The right to participate and determine local priorities
- Service to humanity through volunteerism
Financial Accountability
AKF USA has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating. And 100% of the individual donations we receive go directly to our poverty-elimination programs. That’s why you can trust us.
