Address
1825 K Street NW Suite 901
Washington, DC 20006
Website
www.akdn.org/akf
Description
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) USA, established in 1981, raises funds for Aga Khan Development Network social development programs. AKF focuses on a small number of specific development problems by forming intellectual and financial partnerships with organizations sharing its objectives. Most Foundation grants are made to grassroots organizations testing innovative approaches in the field. With a small staff, a host of cooperating agencies and thousands of volunteers, the Foundation reaches out to vulnerable populations on four continents, irrespective of their race, religion, political persuasion or gender.