On Sunday May 25th, 2014, Toronto will join cities across Canada in the 30th annual World Partnership Walk, to increase awareness and raise funds to help fight global poverty. The Walk attracts tens of thousands of Canadians united in a common effort to bring hope and renewal to poor communities living in Asia and Africa. Over the past 30 years, the Walk has raised over $82 million for international development programs and initiatives. 100% of funds raised go directly to international development projects supported by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) – not one cent is spent on administration. Funds raised by the Walk also help AKFC to leverage additional support from major donors like the Canadian Government. This means that the impact of every dollar you raise is multiplied many times over.
Canadians making a difference
Meet Sabrina Premji and Nadim Nasser. They are two amazing young professionals, international development practitioners and volunteers, who are acting locally to make a difference globally. After spending just a few moments with each of them, it becomes very clear that they have a spark that compels them to inspire hope, improve lives, and bring about positive change in the world. One of the ways that they are giving back is by supporting the World Partnership Walk and taking steps to end global poverty.
via South Asian Generation Next: http://www.sagennext.com/2014/05/15/you-can-change-the-world-in-just-a-few-small-steps/
http://www.worldpartnershipwalk.com/en/
Related:
Havergal College: Sabrina Premji speaks about her experience with the Aga Khan Foundation
Blogpost by AKFC Fellow Nadim Nasser on life in Dushanbe: My Journey to the Roof of the World
Nadim Nasser: My Journey to the Roof of the World
The First MicroFinance Bank Dushanbe
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