In every place we work, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is at the forefront of the COVID-19 response to provide urgent humanitarian assistance, slow the virus’s spread, care for the infected, and respond to the broad consequences of the virus.
As countries across Asia and Africa struggle with multiple waves of infection, AKDN’s ongoing response, including in India, is helping to meet critical needs.
Many supporters have come forward seeking ways to contribute to the AKDN’s uniquely wide-ranging work to address the crisis. The Global Pandemic Relief Fund has been established to respond to this outpouring of generosity and creates a one-stop portal to support this critical work across all AKDN agencies, including Focus Humanitarian Assistance.
AKDN’S RESPONSE
Our response to the global threat of COVID-19 includes efforts across multiple areas and is expanding as things change:
- Providing emergency food aid, basic medicines, and shelter to vulnerable groups
- Supporting a multitude of public health measures to “flatten the curve”
- Providing high-quality medical care to those infected
The AKDN response is unique because it brings expertise from all agencies together in a coordinated way. Learn more here.
RIGHT: Faculty conducted a survey of nearly 80 intensive care units across Pakistan in the early stage of the pandemic. The study highlighted areas where further investment and training are needed in order to provide optimum care to COVID-19 patients. AKU
AKDN’S RESPONSE
Our response to the global threat of COVID-19 includes efforts across multiple areas and is expanding as things change:
- Providing emergency food aid, basic medicines, and shelter to vulnerable groups
- Supporting a multitude of public health measures to “flatten the curve”
- Providing high-quality medical care to those infected
The AKDN response is unique because it brings expertise from all agencies together in a coordinated way. Learn more here.
Faculty conducted a survey of nearly 80 intensive care units across Pakistan in the early stage of the pandemic. The study highlighted areas where further investment and training are needed in order to provide optimum care to COVID-19 patients. AKU
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you wish to support our response effort, a contribution may be made to the Global Pandemic Relief Fund.
AKF USA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
On behalf of all of us at AKF and the countless people we serve, thank you.
HOW YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Your gift can make a difference in so many ways around the world. Here are just a few examples of the AKDN’s response efforts on the ground to date:
In India, the Aga Khan Health Services is supporting eight community facilities to provide first aid and oxygen to coronavirus patients, and the Prince Aly Khan Hospital in Mumbai has treated more than 1,800 COVID-19 patients and administered thousands of vaccinations.
In Mozambique, AKF is working to ensure that civil society groups and their communities have access to essential and timely public health guidance to slow the spread of the virus.
In Tajikistan, the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat is working with government and private sector partners to engage local sewing factories and tailors in producing protective equipment for frontline health workers during the pandemic.
QUESTIONS?
For questions or additional information, please contact AKF USA’s Resource Development team at 202.293.2537 or email us at rd.akfusa@akdn.org.