Nicholas McKinlay has been Chief Executive Officer of Aga Khan Foundation Portugal since September 2007. Nicholas joined the Aga Khan Development Network in 1997 as Director of Programmes and Partnerships for the Aga Khan Foundation in London and then in 2001 moved to Delhi as Chief Executive Officer for Aga Khan Foundation India.
What is the focus of Aga Khan Foundation in India ? Is the focus same across the globe ?
In India, the Aga Khan Foundation is working on four thematic areas of education, community health, rural development and the enhancement of civil society. The foundation provides support on a long-term basis to new and innovative ideas. All AKF programmes have a strong community involvement and place a high emphasis on quality. An inclusive approach translates into the full involvement of community groups and supports them to take responsibility towards finding their own solutions. The development of civil society to enhance pluralism is an important element. The Foundation’s programmes foster innovative, cost effective and culturally appropriate approaches.
Education has been an important and growing area of involvement for the Aga Khan Foundation, which is currently funding over 25 educational programmes across 13 countries, largely in South and Central Asia and in East Africa. The programmes are implemented in partnership with local and national governments, NGOs, and private service providers like Aga Khan Education Services (AKES).
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