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AKDN works in more than 30 countries across the globe, particularly in the poorest areas of Africa and Asia. We have offices in Europe and North America, but most of our 96,000 employees are in the developing world.
Regional needs are different, but our goal to improve the quality of life remains the same. Our experts partner with communities, governments and other organisations to bring appropriate development programmes to each region.
His Highness the Aga Khan, London, October 2012
AKDN Around the World
Central Asia
We integrate social, cultural and economic projects in Central Asia, ranging from humanitarian assistance to building universities and energising musical traditions.
South Asia
With programmes spanning rural and urban communities, extending from financial services to the long-term development of civil society, we offer multiple services to improve the quality of life in South Asia.
Eastern Africa
Our programmes here cover agriculture, health, education, infrastructure and civil society capacity building, in a holistic approach to social development.
West Africa
In West Africa, we focus largely on economic and industrial development, while offering microfinance to ensure social inclusion.
Middle East
We engage in cultural and educational activities in the United Arab Emirates, offer humanitarian assistance in Syria and get involved in several aspects of development in Egypt.
Europe
We raise awareness of development issues and mobilise resources in several European countries. We work with their governments, universities, multilateral organisations and other partners on issues affecting their own countries and others.
North America
We collaborate with the Canadian Government and work with several US state governments and academic partners. Together we undertake a range of educational, cultural and humanitarian initiatives, both within these countries and in the developing world.