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Aga Khan Foundation
@AKF_Global
Building a future where we all thrive together. An agency of the @akdn.
In 18 countries
Joined August 2009
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    His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. The announcement of his
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    Exciting to see The @EarthshotPrize will be heading to Boston in December for its second annual awards, celebrating extraordinary solutions to repair our planet from all around the world. @AKDN is proud to be a global alliance founding partner of the prize. #EarthshotBoston2022
    Introducing #EarthshotBoston2022 🇺🇸​ This December, we're heading to the @CityofBoston for the second annual #EarthshotPrize awards ceremony where we'll celebrate 15 extraordinary Finalists, and award five new Winners ✨
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    For His Highness The Aga Khan IV, pluralism means embracing differences. His belief that diversity strengthens society has guided AKF since our establishment in 1967. We are committed to carrying this legacy forward as we build a future where we all thrive together.
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    🧠 #EarlyChildhood is one of the most vital periods in our lives & shapes who we become as adults, yet receives the least social investment. 🚀 The Royal Foundation of The Prince & Princess of Wales has just launched #ShapingUs, a new initiative to change that. Check it out ⬇️
    Today, we're launching our new #ShapingUs campaign to highlight the importance of early childhood. Watch this video to find out how and why our early childhood shapes the adults we become.
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    The Earthshot Prize is heading to Brazil! 🇧🇷 The global search for groundbreaking solutions to repair and protect our planet travels to its fifth continent – marking the midpoint of the Earthshot decade. Find out more below 👇 AKDN is proud to be a global alliance founding
    2025 marks the midway point of the Earthshot decade! As we build on the past five years, we are excited to celebrate 15 more groundbreaking environmental solutions in Brazil, a nation rich in biodiversity and environmental innovation. #EarthshotRio
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    💚 The #EarthshotSingapore2023 Awards Ceremony is happening right now in Singapore. As the finalists take the Green Carpet, we can't wait to celebrate these climate champions! 🤝 AKDN is proud to be a Global Alliance Founding Partner of the #EarthshotPrize.
    It’s Green Carpet Go Time! 🟢 Our Class of 2023 have arrived for the #EarthshotSingapore2023 Awards ceremony! Catch the full show on 12th November. Info here: earthshotprize.org/the-prize/sing…
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    🏒 45 girls from Yasin Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan are breaking barriers in ice hockey! With training from the @AKRSPPAKISTAN, they're building skills and showcasing the region’s potential for winter sports. 📍 Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 📸 Abid Sher
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    🌍 AKF and AKDN are delighted to be attending #EarthshotPrizeSingapore Awards today. 👀 Watch below to hear AKF UK's CEO, @MattReedAKDN reporting live from the Green Carpet... ⬇️
    AKDN is delighted to be at the @EarthshotPrize Awards and to support its mission to unleash the urgent optimism required to accelerate and scale the environmental innovations that will repair and regenerate our planet. Watch the show on 12th November. lnkd.in/eEbbqPX8
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    🙏 Today we wish our founder, His Highness the Aga Khan a happy 87th birthday.
    Today, we celebrate the 87th birthday of our founder, His Highness the Aga Khan. The management, staff and volunteers of all AKDN institutions respectfully wish His Highness a very happy birthday, and express our gratitude for his vision and inspiration, which guide our efforts.
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    “Tolerance, openness, and understanding towards other peoples’ cultures, social structures, values and faiths are now essential to the very survival of an interdependent world.” —His Highness the Aga Khan 🕊️ #ToleranceDay
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    🎉 Today, we celebrate the 85th birthday of our founder, His Highness the #AgaKhan. 🌍 A beacon of hope for many millions around the globe, His Highness’ vision of a better, more pluralistic world guides the work of the Foundation in all that we do.
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    #DidYouKnow 74% of Afghan women don’t have a formal education. Across #Afghanistan, AKF and its partners are making tangible investments to ensure girls have a shot at achieving their dreams—girls like Sara. 💕 #MeetSara #GirlsEducation #USAIDTransforms #EndPoverty #GlobalGoals
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    We’re excited to see the launch in 2020 of the most prestigious environment prize in history, the @EarthshotPrize – a decade of action to repair our planet. #EarthshotPrize @KensingtonRoyal earthshotprize.org
    We’re excited to announce #Earthshotprize, a decade of action to repair the earth. Will you help us solve earth’s greatest problems?
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