AKF SUPPORTS VALUES BASED EDUCATION

Learning to read and write is hard work. To succeed, children need teachers with diverse teaching tools and skills who... View Article

2022 AKF USA Annual Report: Generosity Inspires Hope & Hope Changes Lives

In this year’s Annual Report, we take a moment to both share the significant progress we have made over the... View Article

Pakistan floods: AKF partners with Bank Alfalah to provide critical health services to flood-affected communities

One year on from last year’s devastating floods in Pakistan, communities are still rebuilding their lives. From June to October... View Article

AKF Partners with World Bank on Critical Water Access Project

Featuring AKF’s Human-Centered Design Approach
to Community Engagement on a Global Stage

To spotlight the advancements in Central Asia on human-centered design (HCD), AKF colleagues presented at the International Social Innovation Research... View Article

Jailoo-Tourism, a Growing Space for Entrepreneurs in Kyrgyz Republic

The tourism industry is rapidly developing in Kyrgyzstan, notably even in the most remote corners of the country. Jailoo-tourism, a... View Article

Communities Immediately Respond to the COP 27 Call to Action

Climate change is a major challenge facing our world today. While some progress has been made, new solutions are urgently... View Article

The Power of Patient, Risk Tolerant Capital

From a young age Nasim, a 24-year-old entrepreneur, strove to create innovative projects, and contribute to the development of the... View Article

Turning Skills into a Business: Local Impact Supports Youth in Tajikistan

From a young age, Risolat Gulmamadova was interested in starting her own business.

Light Brings New Opportunities, Enterprises to Rural Tajikistan

Niyozbegim, a 58-year-old woman, has lived in Roshorv village of Rushan in Tajikistan’s Badakhshon region her entire life.