developing the skills of young people in rural india
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Aga Khan FoundationBuilding Better Futures Together
What is the Aga Khan Foundation?
The Aga Khan Foundation works with communities around the world to build better futures together.
Our PurposeWe are committed to breaking
the cycle of poverty.
Together, we work with people in Africa and Central and South Asia achieve their potential and their priorities.
Vision for ChangeWe are stronger together. Our work is driven by a firm belief in our shared humanity. Prosperity for all comes from harnessing the best from people of all walks of life. Strong partnerships with LOCAL organizations, businesses, governments and community leaders based on a shared vision for the common good improves the quality of life for people in the poorest regions of Africa and Asia.
How We WorkWorking closely with our partners, we make long-term commitments to innovative programs that improve quality of life in communities across Asia and Africa.
Some of Our Partners ACDI/VOCA The AEON
Foundation Cargill Inc. The Coca-Cola
Company and the Coca-Cola Foundation
Johnson & Johnson
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy
TechSoup Global USAID Whole Planet
FoundationSee www.akfusa.org for a complete list.
What is Our Reach?The Foundation reaches 3.5 million people annually in 16 countries.
Our Relationship with AKDN
The Foundation is a member of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the world’s leading poverty solutions networks.
Aga Khan Development Network
AKDN builds quality institutions – clinics, banks and universities – that anchor communities and provide them opportunities to unlock their promise.
Approach to Our Work We make long-term investments in
education, health, stable livelihoods, reliable markets, and financial inclusion. These opportunities help people shape their own future.
We invest in hospitals, universities, academies, micro-finance banks and other permanent institutions to improve the quality of life so societies may thrive.
We invest in local leadership and organizations to build a robust civil society that promotes good governance and social services, encourages local philanthropy,and protects marginalized groups.
The cycle of poverty is enormously complex, but we see success when we integrate the efforts of organizations from all sectors and across regions of the world.
Our Commitment Meaningful change takes time, which is why we invest in the long-term. We’ve been working with communities across Africa and Asia for decades – and we will continue to advance positive change that lasts for generations to come.
Aga Khan Development Network
His Highness the Aga Khan is founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.
Our Core Values
Compassion and solidarity for the
less fortunate
Respect for human dignity
Self-reliance
Pluralism
The right to participate and determine local
priorities
Service to humanity through
volunteerism
Developing the Skills of Young People in Rural India
20-year old Alkesh Vasava
Travels 14 miles each way to attend job training center
Developing the Skills of Young People in Rural India
Goal: Reach 500 million youth by 2020
Our Activities Across America
•Participants and volunteers raising $75 million500,000•Raised in 2014 to break the cycle of poverty in communities across Africa & Asia$12 million•U.S. metro areas13 major•Annually participate in our evets30,000•Build Better Futures Together1 purpose
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We are Stronger. Together.