Aga Khan Foundation Canada

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"Being a global citizen is about understanding the impact that our actions have on the world."

Ms. Wilson, a teacher from Alberta, reflects on how AKFC's Teachers' Leadership Institute has strengthened her dedication to Global Citizenship Education.

🍁Supported by @CanadaDev

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"Youth are the most powerful asset we have."

Meet Fareed, a student who got inspired to start a community action project after attending AKFC's Youth Leadership Academy.

Learn more about how AKFC supports youth in Canada: https://t.co/bO2vfqovon

🍁Supported by @CanadaDev

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Through its partnership with @AKFCanada @akdn, Canada🇨🇦 has helped strengthen healthcare infrastructure in northern Pakistan🇵🇰, including neonatal clinics that provide critical care for mothers and newborns.
Together, we are building healthier, more resilient communities.
#F4HE

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Rukia never imagined herself as a leader.

With support from @CanadaDev, she decided to run for local office, and became the first female chairperson in her village.

See how one woman's leadership is creating lasting, inclusive change: https://t.co/NOvFLDqgRN

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Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to partner with @CanadaDev to strengthen climate relief and resilience efforts in Pakistan. We look forward to our continued partnership moving forward.

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...and ACTION!

Over the past few months, we've been documenting the efforts of youth leaders and global citizenship educators from across Canada.

Keep an eye out for our conversations with these inspiring leaders, coming soon to a screen near you!

🍁 Supported by @CanadaDev

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Leadership can begin with a single conversation.

In Tanzania, Coletha helps women recognize their leadership potential and encourages them to take on decision-making roles in their communities.

👉 Learn more: https://t.co/AQpqLQcg9e

🍁 Supported by @CanadaDev

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Your future is part of our global story. 💛

At #OurPotentialOurPurpose, write a letter to your future self and reflect on your journey as a changemaker. You'll get it back in a few months and see just how far you’ve come!

🔗 Check out the tour schedule: https://t.co/BxLNgj4Dq8

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Aysha is part of AKFC’s 2026-27 cohort of International Youth Fellows and will be working as a Climate Resilience Fellow. Here’s an update from Aysha as she prepares for the next eight months in Tanzania!

#PostcardsFromAKFCFellows

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🎥 A day in the life of our International Youth Fellows.

From collaborating with local partners to learning new skills, every day is an opportunity to grow. This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we're celebrating the experiences that help young people build the skills to make a difference.

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If you've been waiting for a sign to read our special issue of @cangeo magazine, this is it! From Uganda to Calgary, Henry, Lorenzo, and Izmir are all smiles as they show off the magazine their stories are in.

🔗 Read it here: https://t.co/kXal0wgoDE
🍁 Supported by @CanadaDev

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Ready to explore your role in our global community? 🌏

📍 Check out some highlights from #OurPotentialOurPurpose at @WPWalk in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC.

🗓️Find out when exhibition is coming to you! Visit: https://t.co/yN65KWvcmy

Supported by @CanadaDev

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Ella Cusack has a superpower, but it’s not the type you’d see in a Marvel film. The New Brunswick teen uses her empathy to fight inequality, both locally and globally.
🔗Let her story inspire you: https://t.co/9jZs4AL31M
🍁In partnership with @CanadaDev

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"Healthy mothers give birth to healthy children, and this leads to a healthy nation."

For over 20 years, Gulzat has supported families in the Kyrgyz Republic through community-based care.

Learn more: https://t.co/ub6j9hhlTb

Supported by @CanadaDev

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School's out for the summer — and what better way to celebrate than by finding a spot in the shade with your favourite read? Read about Yukon high school teacher Meera & her son Aleix's dedication to social justice & community: https://t.co/UkvvSmzFyH
🍁 Supported by @CanadaDev

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"On my first day in Yumbe, I met Teacher Fred Sabo... his committed and thoughtful presence stuck with me."

Hannah Lou worked in Uganda, as part of her AKFC Fellowship, and produced a short film about the teachers she met. Watch the film: https://t.co/IIL6EuusVH

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At #OurPotentialOurPurpose, you’ll see how individuals and communities are coming together to create brighter futures – and reflect on how these stories connect to your own life.

➡️ Learn more about this travelling exhibit at https://t.co/yN65KWvcmy

Supported by @CanadaDev

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Micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises are the backbones of economies worldwide.

This #MSMEDay, we're sharing a Dispatch from Nilofar, who learned about the promise that entrepreneurship can bring during her Fellowship: https://t.co/9NdDdmc3T3

Supported by @CanadaDev

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Nilofar worked in Bishkek at @AccelerateProsperity, as part of her AKFC International Youth Fellowship. This #MSMEDay, read her Dispatch for reflections on how entrepreneurship can support resilience, dignity, and hope.

Read: https://t.co/XFjmJRa8nE

Supported by @CanadaDev

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🎓Congrats to Trevon on graduating from high school!
Last year, Trevon participated in AKFC’s Youth Leadership Academy, with support from his teacher, Natasha.
Read his story, featured in our recent special magazine issue: https://t.co/7bmWKDPPSs
🍁Supported by @CanadaDev