With nine agencies working in concert, AKDN uses a multifaceted strategy to tackle the difficulties faced in the poorest regions of the globe. While we also step in to meet urgent short-term needs, our agencies focus on sustainable programmes that address the many factors contributing to poverty. AKDN embed physical and social infrastructure, health and education services, business and finance facilities, environmental planning and more within the communities where we work, in partnership with governments, businesses, civil society organisations and the communities themselves. We take a long-term and sustainable approach to helping communities develop their own resources. All of our programmes promote peaceful pluralism, aim for gender equality and respect the environment

Because it is institutions and programmes that work primarily in the poorest parts of Asia a?nd Africa.

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in need, mainly in Asia and Africa, irrespective of their origin, faith, or gender. Our multifaceted development approach aims to help communities and individuals become self-reliant.