During my time at AKA,M I was able to contribute to broad range of aspects of life at the Academy. From teaching English to the Year 7s and DPs, serving as House Leader for the Red House, supporting the President's award club on numerous hikes up Mt. Kenya, living with the students as a Dorm Master, and helping students on their journey to life after AKA,M as a University Counselor. Living in Mombasa and working with the students and teachers of AKA,M allowed me to further realize my interest in continuing a life of engagement with a community of motivated, international, life-long learners. Following my time at AKA,M I went on to pursue a Master's Degree in International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS in London, and then on to work for an International Development firm working to implement public health programs throughout the world.
About the AKDN
The Aga Khan Academies are a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AKDN is a group of development organisations with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities. AKDN programmes are conducted without regard to faith, origin or gender. [ Find out more ]
Education in the AKDN
The AKDN has been involved in education in the developing world for over a century. Its education programmes cover a wide spectrum of activities, from early childhood to post-secondary education, teacher training, literacy programmes, school improvement and educational policy reform. The Aga Khan Education Services, the Aga Khan Foundation, the Aga Khan University, the Aga Khan Academies and the University of Central Asia are the Network's lead organisations in education.
Partnerships
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The Aga Khan Academies have established partnerships with governments and educational institutions around the world.
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Current partners include:
The IB | Government of Ontario | AFD | UBC | Concordia | UCLA | CSUN | Ryerson - Ministries and Departments of Education in each of the countries within which our schools operate.