Aga Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation ( Aga Khan Foundation, in short: AKF ) is a non-denominational, non-governmental development organization, which was founded in 1967 by Karim Aga Khan IV. The Foundation aims to develop creative solutions to problems that impede social development, and promote - especially in Asia and East Africa. With its headquarters in Geneva ( Switzerland ) it has branches and independent affiliates across 15 countries. The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.

Employment priorities

The Aga Khan Foundation focuses its resources on selected topics in health, education, and agricultural development and the strengthening of civil societies. It attempts to identify solutions that can be adapted to many circumstances in many different regions and copied by seeking innovative approaches to solving common problems.

Cross-cutting issues that are dealt with by the Aga Khan Foundation, consists of Human Resource Development, social participation, gender equality and development, and environmental issues.

Finance and grants

The Aga Khan Foundation is the largest grant-based agency for social development in Ismailitenimamat. The Aga Khan supported the Foundation with regular funding for the administration and new program initiatives and by helping their equipment. The Ismailitengemeinschaft support, however, through volunteer work, professional support and substantial financial resources. Other sources of funding include income from investments and grants from the government, institutions or partners from the private sector as well as donations from people around the world.

Grants are usually provided non-governmental organizations available that share the goals of the Foundation. In some cases, if no suitable partner is available, the Foundation supports the development of a new civil society or organized projects directly. Was awarded in 2004 by the Foundation grants totaling U.S. $ 149 million to 130 projects in 16 countries.

Prizes and awards

Among other awards for her work, the " Aga Khan Rural Support Programme " ( AKRSP ) was in Pakistan, the Foundation awarded in 2005 with the award for the most innovative development project by the Global Development Network.

Geographical focus

In general, the Foundation is especially where it has many volunteers. Currently, she is active in the following countries:

Integrated Authority File
34419
de