Calgarians raise nearly $1M to help fight global poverty through the Aga Khan Foundation’s initiative

Source: Globalnews.ca By Carolyn Kury de Castill

Over 4,000 people packed Prince’s Island Park in Calgary for the World Partnership Walk on Sunday.

The annual event raises money to alleviate world poverty through the Agha Khan Foundation.

Despite the uncertain economic times, organizers say the event is still on target to raise $1 million in Calgary.

Read more – Dated: June 4, 2017

 

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