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Aga Khan Development Network

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Aga Khan Development Network

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The Aga Khan Development Network is a group of development agencies dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities in the areas where it operates.

Over 25 countries

Joined October 2008

Aga Khan Development Network
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Feb 4, 2025
His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. Prince Karim Aga Khan
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Feb 5, 2025
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was today named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, following the unsealing of the Will of his late father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon, Portugal yesterday, aged 88. Prince
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Feb 14, 2025
Today, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the 50th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, met with His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, at the Palácio de Belém in Lisbon. This was His Highness’s first official meeting with the President following his
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Mar 17, 2025
The Ismaili Imamat today pledged €100 million for Syria’s development. His Highness the Aga Khan announced the pledge at the European Commission's “Standing with Syria: meeting the needs for a successful transition” conference. Photo Credits: European Union
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Feb 18, 2025
Message from His Highness the Aga Khan The past two weeks have been deeply emotional for the Ismaili community, and for all those around the world who had known my father or been touched by his work. I am awed by the outpourings of affection and respect for my father and the
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Oct 3, 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge The Royal Family joined His Highness the #AgaKhan at a special event organised at the Aga Khan Centre, ahead of Their Royal Highnesses’ official visit to Pakistan from 14-18 October 2019. #AKDN Watch the video: youtu.be/qCKC0E307pg
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May 15, 2023
The @EarthshotPrize is back and traveling to #Singapore for its third annual awards! AKDN is proud to be a Global Alliance Founding Partner of the Prize. Find out more: earthshotprize.org #EarthshotSingapore2023
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Sep 10, 2025
His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V today began an official visit to Uganda from 10 to 12 September at the invitation of His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This visit is His Highness’s first official visit to Uganda as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili
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Oct 2, 2019
In cooperation with the High Commission of Pakistan, His Highness the Aga Khan hosted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in advance of the Royal Visit to Pakistan. #AgaKhan #AgaKhanCentre #AKC @KensingtonRoyal
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Mar 27, 2025
Today, His Highness the Aga Khan joined President Emmanuel Macron and global leaders at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, reaffirming AKDN’s commitment to addressing malnutrition as a driver of human and economic development. In line with this, AKDN has committed $45
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Feb 12, 2024
The @EarthshotPrize is back and they’re heading to Cape Town for Earthshot Week and the fourth annual awards ceremony to celebrate inspiring solutions from around the world to repair our planet. AKDN is proud to be a Global Alliance Founding Partner of the Prize.
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Jun 8, 2024
Prince Rahim Aga Khan opens a Software Technology Park in Hunza, Pakistan. It will act as the central resource for a hub and spokes model linking other IT facilities in more remote areas of the region. the.akdn/en/resources-m…
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Sep 11, 2017
Pleased to announce His Highness the #AgaKhan has been selected as the @unfoundation Champion for Global Change. unfoundation.org/GlobalLeadersh…
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Oct 6, 2025
The Earthshot Prize 2025 Finalists are here! 🌱 From breakthrough microplastic filters and the first fully upcycled skyscraper to bold reforestation and ocean protection initiatives. AKDN is proud to be a Global Alliance Founding Partner of The Earthshot Prize. @EarthshotPrize
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