Aga Khan Foundation

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. Their multifaceted development approach aims to help communities and individuals become self-reliant. One of their areas of work is honouring cultural heritage.

AKDN works in over 30 countries around the world. They operate over 1,000 programmes and institutions − many of which date back over 60 years, and some over 100. They employ approximately 96,000 people, the majority of whom are based in developing countries. Their annual budget for non-profit development activities is approximately $1 billion. Their economic development arm, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, generates annual revenues of $4 billion, but all surpluses generated by its project companies are reinvested in further development activities, usually in fragile, remote or post-conflict regions.