AKDN and the Government of Mozambique signed an Agreement of Cooperation for Development in 1998. Today, we employ over 1,180 people in the country, with 98 percent being Mozambicans, and 63 percent being women. Much work takes place in Cabo Delgado, aiming to improve health, nutrition and literacy as well as to stimulate economic growth.
US$ 350 million
Since 2001, we have committed US$ 350 million including donor funding.
500,000
We have worked with over 500,000 beneficiaries.
US$ 350 million
Since 2001, we have committed US$ 350 million including donor funding.
500,000
We have worked with over 500,000 beneficiaries.
His Highness the Aga Khan
Maputo, December 2010
Agriculture and Food Security
7,000
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is working with almost 7,000 farmers
We are working to improve the living conditions of small farmers by providing opportunities for rural youth, increasing productivity and implementing sustainable business models.
Civil Society
5 million
Over five million Mozambicans have benefited indirectly through the Juntos! civil society organisations (CSOs)
The Juntos! initiative helps CSOs achieve institutional, financial and programmatic sustainability, offering training courses and helping them to create their own blended learning content to share. AKF also strengthens village development organisations.
Disaster Preparedness and Response
200,000
AKDN and the Portuguese Government donated over 200,000 items of personal protective equipment in Maputo Province during COVID-19
AKDN and the Ismaili community have donated and delivered goods such as rice, medicines, clothes, seeds, construction tools and materials. These support those affected by flooding and cyclones to recover and rebuild.
Economic Development
750
Moztex S.A. has over 750 employees
Our investments in tourism, textile production and broadband infrastructure provide training, employment, investment risk commitment and intercontinental Internet services. We have also mobilised 300 community-based savings groups to improve financial security.
Education
6-18
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo provides education for students aged 6-18
At the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, exceptional students are given financial aid if needed. They follow the International Baccalaureate curriculum, including sports, creative activities and service, and are educated to become leaders.
Health
100
AKF supports over 100 health facilities
With life expectancy in Cabo Delgado under 40 years, we are training health personnel, establishing nutrition groups and providing nutritional screening, delivering AIDS awareness education and organising vaccinations.
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