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On the Move: Partnership Walk Expands to Three New Cities
Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) is at the forefront of serving underprivileged communities in Asia and Africa, and during these economically challenging times, AKF USA is going into overdrive. To meet the increasing needs of the men, women and children in areas where we serve, PartnershipsInAction is expanding, spreading awareness in new demographics and increasing our fundraising efforts.
Since the first Partnership Walk held in Los Angeles in 1995, PartnershipsInAction has taken immense strides, reaching across the U.S. with events in Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, San Antonio and Seattle and raising $32 million. This year, Partnership Walk is being launched in three new cities: Birmingham, Memphis and San Francisco, and with your ongoing support, we will continue to grow and enrich more lives with knowledge and hope. Check the website periodically for updates or to register for one of the nine Partnership Walk events being held throughout the U.S. this year.
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Afghan Midwives
By establishing the Bamiyan Midwifery School, Aga Khan Foundation created a culturally sensitive way to benefit women in Afghanistan. For years, conservative traditions prevented Afghan women from access to healthcare, education and jobs, leading to high mortality rates during pregnancy and childbirth. However, midwifery is slowly becoming a socially acceptable female occupation, and the increase in midwives is improving women’s health. Read the full article from the Human Rights Tribune or view more articles on our website. |
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Building Tourism in Afghanistan
Home to Afghanistan’s only national park and the site of the infamous destruction of the ancient Buddha statues by the Taliban, Bamiyan is evolving into a peaceful area filled with picturesque scenery and vibrant culture. Here, AKF is on the front lines of development, strengthening the tourism industry to create opportunities for jobs and increased revenue. Though hindered by Afghanistan’s war-torn reputation, ecotourism is the most promising solution to Bamiyan’s economic woes, and AKF is partnering with the government of New Zealand to make self-sustaining investments in a more prosperous future for the region’s people. Read the full article from CNN or view more articles on our website. |
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PartnershipsInAction Initiatives
Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A.
1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 901
Washington D.C. 20006
Phone: 1-888-253-9255
Email: info@partnershipsinaction.org
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