Aga Khan Foundation (United Kingdom)
Acronym: AKF(UK)
General Information
Identification Code: 250210033472-34
Website: https://www.akf.org.uk/
Entity Form: Charity
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 12/17/2018
Last Update: 3/4/2024
Mission & Interests
Goals: The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) brings together human, financial and technical resources to address some of the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalised communities in the world. Special emphasis is placed on investing in human potential, expanding opportunity and improving the overall quality of life, especially for women and girls. It works primarily in six areas: Agriculture and Food Security; Economic Inclusion; Education; Early Childhood Development; Health and Nutrition; and Civil Society.
AKF is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) which includes a broad range of organisations including from the private sector, education and health services, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and others. AKDN makes long-term investments in areas like education, health, stable livelihoods, reliable markets, and financial inclusion. With the opportunity that this provides people shape their own future, build their own enterprises and become self-reliant.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Banking and financial services
- Budget
- Business and industry
- Climate action
- Communication
- Culture
- Culture and media
- Digital economy and society
- Education and training
- Employment and social affairs
- Energy
- Environment
- Food safety
- Humanitarian aid and civil protection
- International co-operation and development
- Public health
- Research and innovation
- Trade
- Transport
- Youth
Levels of Interest:
- sub-national
- global
- european
- national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: EU Multi-annual Financial Framework 2021 - 2027
EU approach to sustainable development based on the UN's 2030 agenda adopted in 2015
Communication Activities: N/A
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: 10 Handyside Street
Post Code: N1C 4DN
City: London
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 44
Phone Number: 02073839085
EU Office
Address: 10 Handyside Street
Post Code: N1C 4DN
City: London
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 44
Phone Number: 02073839085
Financial Data
Closed Year:
Start Date:
End Date:
Funding Sources:
- Donations
- EU funding
- Grants
Contributions:
- Amount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 114
Total Budget: 83879971
Grants:
- Source: EU - Strengthening COVID-19 Response in AfghanistanAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 100
- Source: EU - Improving Social and Economic Opportunities for Youth in Northern KenyaAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 101
- Source: European Commission - Building Resilience of Civil Society and Youth to COVID-19 in Gilgit-Baltistan and ChitralAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 102
- Source: European Commission - Accelerate Prosperity in Central and South AsiaAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 103
- Source: EU - Enhancing the Competitiveness of Smallholder Rice Farmers in Morogoro (ECSR)Amount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 104
- Source: ECHO - Critical Preparedness, Readiness and Response Actions for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic in Gilgit-Baltistan and ChitralAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 105
- Source: FPI - Strengthening Social Cohesion and Resilience to Radicalization in Cabo DelgadoAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 106
- Source: Foreign Policy Instrument - Critical Infrastructure Contributing to Stability and PeaceAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 107
- Source: EU - Improve participatory management and efficiency of rangelands and watershedsAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 108
- Source: Supporting Local Authorities for Solid Waste ManagementAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 109
- Source: Strengthening Social Cohesion in Cabo Delgado, Phase II (COESO Phase II)Amount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 110
- Source: European Commission - Support to farming households (Diana, Sava and Analanjirofo)Amount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 111
- Source: Foreign Policy Instrument - Critical Infrastructure Contributing to Stability and Peace, Phase IIAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 112
- Source: EU - AKDN Regional Eastern African COVID-19 Response PartnershipAmount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 1454: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 7911: 113
Current Year:
Grants:
Complementary Information: N/A
Membership Information
Members25 Percent: 4
Members: 4
Members F T E: 1
Info Members: Persons who may at one time or another visit EU representatives in Brussels:
Dr Matt Reed AKF (UK) Director of Institutional Partnerships
Jasmin Jahanshahi AKF (UK) Director of Programmes
Aleeza Mitha AKF (UK) AKF Deputy Director – Europe & Asia (Partnerships)
Nicholas McGrath AKF (UK) AKF Deputy Director – Europe & Asia (Partnerships)
Jonatane Bidiaka Budiaki AKF (UK) Senior Partnership Manager
Kendra Schreiner AKF (UK) Partnerships Manager
Laure Bedecarrax AKF (UK) Partnerships Manager
Julia Vera AKF (UK) Partnerships Officer
Debashree Roy AKF (UK) Partnerships Manager
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: N/A. AKF is not a membership organisation.
Organisation Members: Aga Khan Foundation (United Kingdom) is a member of the following networks:
BOND
European council on Foundations
NET Fwd-OECD
AKF's approach to programme implementation is to work in consortiums and with partners. AKF has many such associations where it works in Africa and Central and South Asia.
Current Job Opportunities
Junior at Aga Khan Foundation (United Kingdom)
Aga Khan Foundation (United Kingdom)
juniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
mid-levelBrussels, Francefull-time
Posted: 8/21/2025