Aga Khan Foundation USA

Mission Statement

Based in Washington, D.C., the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) is a non-profit, non-denominational development agency dedicated to improving the quality of life in some of the poorest regions of Asia and Africa. AKF USA fosters community-based programs in Asia and Africa, helping disadvantaged people without regard to race, religion, or political persuasion.

difference in ending global poverty. Partnership Walk promotes partnerships among Americans and people in the developing world.

The Walk brings together families, leaders in government, business, media and the arts as well as teams of corporations, students and community groups for a day of learning, entertainment and fundraising. The Walk raises funds for innovative, cost-effective projects that improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable - especially women and children - in some of the poorest areas of Asia and Africa. The Walk is a special occasion for people to act locally and make an impact globally. Participants take part in a global network of concerned citizens that begins at the grassroots in your own community. Partnership Walk is an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. and organized by its network of volunteers across American communities.