Dear Friends,

Thanks for responding to last month's survey on what you'd like to see in AKF's newsletters. 

Here's What We Heard: Include AKF Global News, stories from the people we serve, online classes, volunteer spotlights, how else people can help, cultural news and info about working for AKF.

We may not be able to include all that in every newsletter, but we'll do our best to bring you news you can use each month!

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One of AKF's newest global programs is called SPEEDRICE. 

It was created to help Madagascar increase its rice production in a way that's less labor intensive and more climate friendly.

The project will train 20,000 farmers and hopes to see rice yield increases of 50 percent or more. Learn More about this Speedy Solution.

We've probably all experienced hunger pangs, but imagine not knowing when or where your next meal is coming from.

Unfortunately, millions suffer from severe food shortages. To address this, AKF designated Agriculture & Food Security as one of its seven critical Global Focus Areas.

Today, with your support, AKF is sharing proven strategies for building food security in communities around the world. Watch this work in action!

Need a reason to get your friends together for some thoughtful conversation? These two timely options will give you all something to talk about.

1. Grow Healthier Food

Watch this AKF Learning Hub video course and learn how to make the same, safe biospray used in East Africa, for your own backyard.

2. Our Diet & The Climate Crisis

Amitav Ghosh's book, The Nutmeg's Curse, shows how the historic use of this spice and other food deserves a closer look & a global response.

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We're so excited to feature these AKF Youth Ambassadors and hear how they are inspired by AKF's global work to become future leaders!

Tell us why you're an AKF Volunteer. Click the button below 

 PLEASE SUBMIT CONTACT INFO WITH EITHER A STORY & PHOTO OR 30 SECOND VIDEO 

Meet Fairouz Nishanova, director of the Aga Khan Music Program who says, "The communities that we serve have never regarded music as simple entertainment. It's something that has always been a way of life."

Test your knowledge of AKF Food Security efforts with this fun puzzle!

FILL IN THE BLANKS - ALL the answers are in our Agriculture & Food Security video (above). Plus, we'll post the answers in next month's newsletter.

Got a Brain teaser to share? Send it in! (Please include the answers ;+)

Answers to January's Brain Teaser:

a.) Tens of Millions b.) 3 Million  c.) 1.4 Billion d.) 2030 

For those of us with overly-busy schedules (and isn't that everyone?) we've made supporting AKF programs a piece of cake! Simply enroll today and cross it off your "to do" list.

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