Improving Learning and Teaching for Kenya’s Marginalized Children
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- 1. An agency of the Aga Khan Developm ent Network 1825 K Street, NW, Suite 901 | Washington, DC 20006 Tel: 202-295-2537 | Fax: 202-785-1752 | info.akfusa@akdn.org | www.akfusa.org Aga Khan Foundation Building Better Futures Together
- 2. What is the Aga Khan Foundation? The Aga Khan Foundation works with communities around the world to build better futures together.
- 3. Our Purpose We are committed to breaking the cycle of poverty. Together, we work with people in Africa and Central and South Asia achieve their potential and their priorities.
- 4. Vision for Change We are stronger together. Our work is driven by a firm belief in our shared humanity. Prosperity for all comes from harnessing the best from people of all walks of life. Strong partnerships with LOCAL organizations, businesses, governments and community leaders based on a shared vision for the common good improves the quality of life for people in the poorest regions of Africa and Asia.
- 5. How We Work Working closely with our partners, we make long-term commitments to innovative programs that improve quality of life in communities across Asia and Africa.
- 6. Some of Our Partners ACDI/VOCA The AEON Foundation Cargill Inc. The Coca-Cola Company and the Coca-Cola Foundation Johnson & Johnson Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy TechSoup Global USAID Whole Planet Foundation See www.akfusa.org for a complete list.
- 7. What is Our Reach? The Foundation reaches 3.5 million people annually in 16 countries.
- 8. Our Relationship with AKDN The Foundation is a member of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the world’s leading poverty solutions networks.
- 9. Aga Khan Development Network AKDN builds quality institutions – clinics, banks and universities – that anchor communities and provide them opportunities to unlock their promise.
- 10. Approach to Our Work We make long-term investments in education, health, stable livelihoods, reliable markets, and financial inclusion. These opportunities help people shape their own future. We invest in hospitals, universities, academies, micro-finance banks and other permanent institutions to improve the quality of life so societies may thrive. We invest in local leadership and organizations to build a robust civil society that promotes good governance and social services, encourages local philanthropy, and protects marginalized groups.
- 11. The cycle of poverty is enormously complex, but we see success when we integrate the efforts of organizations from all sectors and across regions of the world.
- 12. Our Commitment Meaningful change takes time, which is why we invest in the long-term. We’ve been working with communities across Africa and Asia for decades – and we will continue to advance positive change that lasts for generations to come.
- 13. Aga Khan Development Network His Highness the Aga Khan is founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.
- 14. Compassion and solidarity for the less fortunate Respect for human dignity Self-reliance Pluralism The right to participate and determine local priorities Service to humanity through volunteerism
- 15. Improving Learning and Teaching for Kenya’s Marginalized Children Even when communities have few resources, the whole school approach supports teacher and improves family engagement for better schools
- 16. Improving Learning and Teaching for Kenya’s Marginalized Children
- 17. Our Activities Across America • Participants and volunteers raising $75 million500,000 • Raised in 2014 to break the cycle of poverty in communities across Africa & Asia$12 million • U.S. metro areas13 major • Annually participate in our evets30,000 • Build Better Futures Together1 purpose
- 18. Join Us in Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Subscribe to our quarterly e-newsletter Stronger Together Sign up to receive the weekly AKDN in the News Register to participate in our events Donate online
- 19. Learn more about us Visit our website Follow us on social media www.akfusa.org
Editor's Notes
- The Foundation is a member of the Aga Khan Development Network – one of the world’s leading poverty solutions networks.
- His Highness the Aga Khan is founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the world’s leading poverty solutions networks. His Highness the Aga Khan has a deep commitment to improving the quality of life for all. This means helping people unlock their own promise to meet the needs of their families and pursue their own goals and dreams. Addressing the challenges of poverty takes time and investment which is why Aga Khan Development Network has been building lasting institutions like schools and hospitals for over 50 years.
- Before Ms. Mary Andrew Kopulo started the Vilwakwe Children’s Center, the nearest public school was two miles away. Using the whole school approach—introduced by EMACK—the school not only thrived, it grew. The community strongly supported the school even though there were few resources to do so. Most of these informal settlements do not have electricity, basic sanitation or paved roads. Parents got involved by discussing the best ways to improve school and student performance with teachers and plans were revised to make reading the priority.
- The school enrolls over 300 students today and has had two classes complete the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. Since 2006, the EMACK program has extended and improved school opportunities in more than 500,000 children in 935 pre-primary and primary schools.
- The Foundation hosts many events in the United States to raise awareness of global development and the Foundation’s work, and to raise funds that support its programs. Some of these events, such as walks and golf tournaments, formerly called Partnership Walk and Partnership Golf, will continue in major cities across the country. They are now known as Aga Khan Foundation Walk and Golf so that the Foundation’s name can be better known by the people who support us. Learn more about our events: http://akfusa.crowdsterapp.com/ These events inspire and inform Americans about the power of global partnerships – partnerships that transcend borders, religions, gender, origins and age. At each event thousands of people take part in fun activities and learn how they can make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. Through volunteering, awareness-raising and contributions, people of all ages and backgrounds partner with the Aga Khan Foundation to advance human dignity and peace around the globe.