In Brief
In Brief
Bite-size updates from across AKDN
AKF pledges $20m for quality education
The Aga Khan Foundation has pledged $20 million to support access to quality education for the most marginalised learners in nine countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, unlocking 1:1 match financing through GPE.
Syrian startups gain access to subsidised finance
The Aga Khan Foundation and the Bank of Syria and Overseas are expanding access to subsidised financing for startups and small businesses. Eligible entrepreneurs can use it from October 2026 to grow and create jobs.
UCA launches first MSc in economics and data science
The University of Central Asia is accepting applications for a two-year MSc in Economics and Data Science, taught in English in Bishkek. Priority and scholarship applications close 20 September; classes begin 19 October.
UCA begins annual melt monitoring on Eastern Pamir glacier
Researchers from the University of Central Asia and Tajikistan's Institute for Glaciers and Cryosphere Studies drilled 12 measuring stakes into Glacier No. 431, setting a baseline for yearly ice loss in the Murgab basin.
Sindh and Aga Khan University partner on inclusive education
The university's Institute for Educational Development will set up a special educational needs unit and train more than 2,000 teachers, who are expected to reach an estimated 500,000 children in Sindh.
AKF publishes learning review on human-centred design
The Aga Khan Foundation and Act for Impact have published Designing With, Not For, a learning review showing how AKF's human-centred design approach strengthened learning, trust and local leadership …
The Aga Khan Foundation and Act for Impact have published Designing With, Not For, a learning review showing how AKF's human-centred design approach strengthened learning, trust and local leadership across 21 community-led projects under the Local Impact programme.
Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa and Kilifi County open oncology unit
Prince Hussain Aga Khan gives keynote at Clean Oceans Forum
Aga Khan Scientific Conference calls for evidence-based care in Tanzania
The inaugural two-day forum, jointly organised by Aga Khan University and Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, brought together nearly 300 health professionals to examine how research, innovation and education can improve patient outcomes.
AKDN opens Accelerate Prosperity programme in Syria
AKDN has launched the Accelerate Prosperity (AP) Syria programme in Damascus, giving entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses mentoring, technical support and links to finance and markets. AP …
AKDN has launched the Accelerate Prosperity (AP) Syria programme in Damascus, giving entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses mentoring, technical support and links to finance and markets. AP Syria emphasises opportunities for young people and women.