His Highness the Aga Khan receives Uganda’s highest civilian honour and opens transformative new Aga Khan University campus in Kampala
Learn moreHis Highness the Aga Khan receives Uganda’s highest civilian honour and opens transformative new Aga Khan University campus in Kampala
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His Highness the Aga Khan makes first official visit to Uganda as 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims
Learn moreHis Highness the Aga Khan makes first official visit to Uganda as 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims
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Aga Khan University starts construction of its Kampala campus
AKDN / Zahir Rehemtulla
Aga Khan University starts construction of its Kampala campus
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More than 660 students graduate at AKU’s global convocation
Students in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda graduated from the Aga Khan University in a live-streamed Global Convocation Ceremony that was watched by viewers around the world.
AKU / Stephen Maina
Read moreMore than 660 students graduate at AKU’s global convocation
Students in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda graduated from the Aga Khan University in a live-streamed …
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Read moreThe West Nile Rural Electrification Company in Uganda: Generating hope for a brighter future
Prior to the presence of WENRECO's hydropower plant in the Arua area of Uganda, there were only four primary schools, six secondary schools and four technical institutes receiving electricity. Today, 18 primary schools, 16 secondary schools and 16 technical institutes are connected to the grid. Other benefits of hydroelectricity have been felt in the business community, which has also expanded. There have also been improvements in social services, security and regional stability.
AKDN / Christopher Wilton-Steer
Learn moreThe West Nile Rural Electrification Company in Uganda: Generating hope for a brighter future
Prior to the presence of WENRECO's hydropower plant in the Arua area of Uganda, there were only four primary …
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AKDN’s health, early childhood development and education work in Uganda combine to offer a good start for children and opportunities for ongoing academic and vocational learning. We invest not only in people but in the economy and civil society, supporting inclusion and growth.
His Late Highness Aga Khan IV
Kampala, December 2015
Civil Society
29,000
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is supporting civil society organisations that reach 29,000 people
We work with civil society organisations to strengthen their systems, with particular attention to challenges facing girls and those with disabilities. We help community-based savings groups to access formal financial institutions. We give vulnerable youth employability and life skills.
Early Childhood Development
65,000
The early childhood education programme has benefitted over 65,000 children
We have supported the creation of over 100 locally owned early childhood development centres and run a nursery programme in Kampala for over 300 children.
Economic Development
33 percent
The Bujagali Hydropower Project supplies 33 percent of the electricity in the country
We have established economically sound enterprises in finance, energy, hospitality and media. These provide employment and offer much-needed services, with profits reinvested in other development initiatives. We offer financial literacy training and support savings groups.
Education
500,000
AKF reaches 500,000 learners in Uganda
AKDN provides education from early childhood up to postgraduate level. We operate four schools, offer professional training to nurses, teachers and managers, and strengthen the quality of pre-primary and primary education in Uganda.
Health
725
725 nurses have graduated from the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Uganda
AKU has established four medical centres in Kampala, offering consultations and referrals to specialist services. Its School of Nursing and Midwifery offers tailored professional nursing courses and a degree programme in midwifery.
