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The ABCs of the Aga Khan Development Network – Learning Key Messages to Share with Others
When	Thursday, April 8th, 2010 5pm EST
What You Will Learn	The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is the largest private international network of its kind. It is a group of development agencies with mandates ranging from health and education to architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise, and the revitalization of historic cities.
Presenter	Martha Sipple, Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A., Communications and Public Affairs Officer
Resources	Download the Presentation AKDN Website AKF Website AKF/AKDN Fact Sheet 2009 AKF Highlights AKDN Organogram

Introduction to Volunteer Tools & Resources
When	Saturday, April 10th, 2010 12pm EST
What You Will Learn	Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. volunteers have access to a wide selection of tools and resources to aid in implementation of local PartnershipsInAction initiatives. In this session, you will receive an overview of what tools and resources are available as well as instructions for using the following systems: SharePoint Volunteer Portal Kintera (Online Registration & Fundraising) iProcurement
Presenter	Sara Moller, Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A., Resource Development
Resources	SharePoint Volunteer Portal Sample Golf Kintera Page Online Registration & Fundraising Demos iProcurement More resources coming soon!

development education - Youth & schools outreach presentation
When	Thursday, July 23, 2009 9PM EST
What You Will Learn	Third in a series of webinars to be held this summer, the training session will introduce you to the tools and techniques on how to spread the word, educate and fundraise for all of our 2009 PartnershipsInAction events. Specifically, the webinar will focus on how to deliver the Youth and Schools Outreach Presentation. As a valuable informational training session we encourage all volunteers to attend and learn about our 2009 PartnershipsInAction outreach and educational efforts, best practices and tools available.
Presenter	Martha Sipple, Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A., Communications and Public Affairs Officer
Resources	Download the Youth and Schools Presentation

development education - Corporate outreach presentation
When	Tuesday, July 21, 2009 9:00 PM EST
What You Will Learn	Second in a series of webinars to be held this summer, the training session will introduce you to the tools and techniques on how to spread the word, educate and fundraise for all of our 2009 PartnershipsInAction events. Specifically, the webinar will focus on how to deliver the Corporate Outreach Presentation. As a valuable informational training session we encourage all volunteers to attend and learn about our 2009 PartnershipsInAction outreach and educational efforts, best practices and tools available.
Presenter	Martha Sipple, Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A., Communications and Public Affairs Officer
Resources	Download the Corporate Outreach Presentation Click here to listen to the Presentation Download the Outreach to Professionals Presentation

development education - session ONE
When	Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8pm EST
What You Will Learn	First in a series of webinars to be held this summer, the training session will introduce you to the tools and techniques on how to spread the word, educate and fundraise for all of our 2009 PartnershipsInAction events. As a valuable informational training session we encourage all volunteers to attend and learn about our 2009 PartnershipsInAction outreach and educational efforts, best practices and tools available.
Presenter	Martha Sipple, Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A., Communications and Public Affairs Officer
Resources	Download the Presentation

Mali Area Development Program
When	Thursday May 28, 2009 9pm EST
What You Will Learn	Since 2006 the U.S. Department of Agriculture sponsored Mali Area Development Program has been supporting an integrated, multi-sector development program in the Mopti region of Mali. Three agencies of the AKDN: the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) and the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM) are focused on these efforts. View Abstract
Presenter	Trushna Patel, Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A., Program Officer

Greening the AKDN: The Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan Fund for the Environment
When	Saturday, April 25th, 2009 noon EST
What You Will Learn	The Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan Fund for the Environment, a new venture within the Aga Khan Foundation, focuses on natural resource management and security against risks such as landslides, rural development in fragile physical environments and related programmes in the fields of health, education, the built environment, and the strengthening of civil society. View Abstract
Presenter	David Boyer, Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan Fund for the Environment, Senior Programme Director
Resources	Download the presentation Aga Khan Foundation – Environment Website AKF - Environment and Development Brochure Article: Clean and green: Renewable energy for Afghanistan

Overview of Aga Khan Development Network
When	Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 9pm EST
What You Will Learn	The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is the largest private international network of its kind. It is a group of development agencies with mandates ranging from health and education to architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise, and the revitalization of historic cities. View Abstract
Presenter	Martha Sipple, Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A., Communications and Public Affairs Officer
Resources	Download the presentation AKDN Website AKF Website AKF/AKDN Fact Sheet AKDN Organogram 2008 AKF Highlights

The Partnership for Clean Indoor Air (BACIP)
When	Thursday, March 12, 2009 9 pm EST
What You Will Learn	Winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 'Global Leadership Award' : Aga Khan Planning & Building Services, Pakistan (AKPBS, P) is working in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) under it's Partnership for Clean Indoor Air (PCIA). The project aims to improve smokeless stove designs and build and strengthen a market-based supply chain in northern Pakistan to support and enhance the creation of private enterprises linked to producing, distributing and selling products. View Abstract
Presenter	Joanne Trotter, Aga Khan Foundation USA, Director of Programs
Resources	Download the Presentation The Partnership for Clean Indoor Air Website The Partnership for Clean Indoor Air Fact Sheet Explanation of AKBPS, Pakistan’s work Aga Khan Building and Planning Services

Journey to Tajikistan – the Education Nutrition Dairy Programme and beyond

When	Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9pm EST
What You Will Learn	In 2004, AKF launched the Education, Dairy and Nutrition Programme (school milk program), in Tajikistan sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture. This program has been providing a daily supply of vitamin-fortified milk to schoolchildren and teachers in Afghanistan and Tajikistan. View Abstract
Presenter	Rebecca Gordan, Aga Khan Foundation USA, Programs Assistant
Resources	Download the Presentation Project Brief: EDNP Afghanistan & Tajikistan Video of Milk and Hope Ramzi’s Story Goat Project from Gorno-Badakhstan USDA’s overview of EDNP CIA World Factbook – Tajikistan

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