The Aga Khan Trust for Culture is restoring historic buildings in cities across the Muslim world. While culture can be a catalyst for development, urban poverty remains a massive challenge.
By Jurjen van der Tas, deputy director of the Historic Cities Programme of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), Ellen Lammers, researcher and writer based in Amsterdam.
What is the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and where does it work?
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture is part of the Aga Khan Development Network. This network, founded 50 years ago, brings together 80,000 people working for many private and non-profit organizations. It is headed by His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. The member organizations carry out their work without regard to faith, although most projects aim to improve the quality of life in societies where Muslims have a significant presence.
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