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In the USA, AKDN works in partnership with government agencies, corporations, foundations, NGOs, universities including Harvard, MIT and UCSF, and professional networks. Our programmes boost community resilience to disasters in the USA and also aim to break the cycle of poverty in parts of Africa and Asia.
His Highness the Aga Khan
Austin, April 2008
Aga Khan Foundation USA
2.3 million
The Aga Khan Foundation’s (AKF) early childhood development initiatives benefit 2.3 million children globally
AKF USA brings together human, financial and technical resources to address challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalised communities in the world. With an emphasis on women and girls, we invest in human potential, expanding opportunities and improving the quality of life.
FOCUS Humanitarian Assistance (USA)
1,300
FOCUS has supported over 1,300 US volunteers to train in first aid, CPR and AED skills
FOCUS fosters disaster-resilient communities in the USA. We help individuals prepare for emergencies, train volunteers in first aid and other response skills, and assist vulnerable populations in the event of natural hazards affecting the USA.
Partnerships
1979
The Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture was established in 1979
AKDN has signed agreements of cooperation with the states of Texas, California and Illinois, and works on research, education and cultural programmes with several US academic institutions. We run a programme on Islamic architecture at Harvard University and MIT.
