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Khushbu Kotak: advocating for accessible and affordable mental health services

12 October 2026

Meet Khushbu Kotak, a champion for accessible and affordable mental health services for youth in Kenya, whose story reflects this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”.

Aga Khan Schools’ students explore climate and environmental challenges

1 October 2026

More than 150 Grade 9–12 students from seven countries participated in the fifth annual Aga Khan Schools (AKS) Climate and Environment Conference virtually from 25–26 September 2026. The conference provided an opportunity for students from India, Kenya, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mozambique, Pakistan, Tanzania and Uganda to share their research and ideas, learn from one another, and explore ways of responding to climate and environmental challenges.

Professional Teacher Collaboration Project: Sharing best practices across the globe

31 August 2026

As part of its ongoing professional development for teachers, the Aga Khan Schools (AKS) hosted a five-day workshop in August 2026 for 29 AKS Kenya teachers as part of its annual Professional Teacher Collaboration Project (PTCP).

Aga Khan Schools celebrates IB Class of 2026 and signs partnerships to expand higher education opportunities for students

23 June 2026

From 22–29 May, the Aga Khan Schools celebrated 350 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme graduates across its schools in Africa and Asia, while also marking the signing of new Memorandums of Understanding with universities in Canada and the UAE.

Aga Khan Schools and Huron University renew strategic partnership to expand higher education opportunities for student leaders and changemakers

19 June 2026

The Aga Khan Schools and Huron University have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming a shared commitment to expanding higher education opportunities and creating pathways for talented students to thrive as leaders and changemakers.

Aga Khan Schools and Toronto Metropolitan University sign partnership to expand global pathways for students

23 May 2026

The Aga Khan Schools and Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand higher education opportunities and strengthen global pathways for students across the Aga Khan Schools.

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Spotlights

Onwards and Upwards

23 June 2022

As we welcome our new graduating class to our alumni community, we asked four distinct graduates from the Aga Khan Academies in Mombasa and Hyderabad about their journeys and aspirations.

Prabhdeep Lochab: Seeking Simple Solutions to Global Problems

2 January 2018

Being a global citizen, leader and environmental enthusiast is no easy task. Prabhdeep Lochab’s story is a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment that goes into innovating “green” solutions for a sustainable future.

Nuala Alibhai: Enriching educational and social programmes at the Academy

27 December 2017

Nuala Alibhai, Learning Student Support Coordinator, leads inclusive education across the Junior and Senior School. With a background in speech and language therapy and curriculum design, she supports differentiated learning, pluralism and whole-child development across the Academy.

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Videos

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo: From Vision to Reality (Portuguese subtitles)

28 February 2019

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is committed to developing future leaders by delivering Excellence in Education. We offer merit-based admission to our International Baccalaureate (IB) programme at our purpose-built world-class campus in Maputo, Mozambique. Watch our newly released video to learn more about our unique offering.

A better world through education: The Aga Khan Academies

26 June 2018

The International Baccalaureate featured the Aga Khan Academies and our approach to creating home-grown leaders as part of their 50th anniversary commemoration. Watch to learn how the Academies work to transform the communities in which they are located.

Spotlight: Abdirahman Ibrahim

5 June 2018

This is Abdirahman, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. During his time at the Academy, he explored his wide-ranging abilities and developed an initiative that helped change the lives of young girls in Mombasa.

Spotlight: Abdalla Ahmed Mahmud

21 May 2018

Meet Abdalla, a Somali student from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. He shares his journey of self-discovery: Abdalla solidified his multiple identities, fostered his strengths, and created positive social change during his years at the Academy.

International Women's Day 2018

10 March 2018

Women and girls are strong, fearless, courageous, limitless, and powerful. The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad celebrated International Women's Day on 8 March 2018 with this video.

Children Dare to Dream Big

19 February 2018

Video by AFD – Agence Française de Développement about how children at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo "Dare to Dream Big" in their new school facilities. The Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, Mozambique has been growing since it opened its doors in 2013. The second phase extension was completed in early 2018 and included bigger classrooms, extended outdoor play areas, a library, an art room and a science lab.

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