World Partnership Walk: Step Forward With Your Walk T-shirt

Walk Week is just one month away! This year we have a special surprise in store:  register and fundraise at least $250 by Tuesday, May 31 to get a free Walk t-shirt. Designed by Arfie Lalani, a longtime Walk volunteer and participant, the t-shirt is the perfect way for you to literally wear your commitment on your sleeve during the week of Monday, June 13.

Your Walk may look different than in past years, but whether you cap off the campaign with a walk around the block or in a park, office, or schoolyard, you will capture the essence of what the World Partnership Walk has always been about: coming together to fight global poverty.

Through the Walk, the generosity of the Jamat has helped some of the world’s most vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia to improve their quality of life and build a brighter future. By wearing the Walk t-shirts, we are coming together to show the world our commitment to a more peaceful, prosperous, and equal future for all. We are showing the world we are there for them when they need us most.

Register today, walk the week of Monday, June 13, and help millions around the world.

Join the 2022 World Partnership Walk

After two back-to-back fall virtual campaigns, the World Partnership Walk is back in-person! This year, we are inviting you to register, fundraise, and walk as a team or on your own during the week of June 13. Your walk might look different than our gatherings in years past, but whether you cap off your campaign with a walk around the block or in a park, office, or schoolyard, you will capture the essence of what the Walk has always been about: coming together to fight global poverty.

Through the Walk, the generosity of the Jamat has helped some of the world’s most vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia improve their quality of life and build a better future. Many live in remote areas and difficult circumstances like the high mountain valleys of Tajikistan, drought-affected farmland in rural Mozambique, and the challenging terrains of Afghanistan. By stepping forward together, we are making public our commitment to a more peaceful, prosperous, and equal future for all. We are showing the world we are there for them.

Register today, walk the week of June 13, and help us spark hope for millions around the world.

World Partnership Walk: Empower Healthcare Workers Worldwide

This Mother’s Day, the World Partnership Walk is shining a spotlight on the hardworking healthcare workers who keep pregnant women and their babies safe and healthy worldwide.

Sophiline, a radiographer from the coast of Kenya, helps track pregnancies and detect complications. The Walk supports programs that equip healthcare workers, like Sophiline, with the training and tools they need to detect issues early before they become emergencies.

Watch Sophiline’s video to learn more.

Find out how you can help support more healthcare workers to save lives through the 2022 World Partnership Walk.

Register today!

World Partnership Walk: Giving Tuesday Match

We’re thrilled to announce our World Partnership Walk Giving Tuesday Match!

From Friday, November 26 to Tuesday, November 30, anonymous donors will generously match all funds raised online for the World Partnership Walk.

We have been travelling together from Pakistan to Tanzania, to discover how the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is working with communities to alleviate poverty and respond to the pandemic. We encourage everyone to take this opportunity to double your impact and help the AKFC continue its work when it’s needed the most.

Register for the Walk today to take part in our Giving Tuesday Match.

Please note: Only donations made online from Friday, November 26 to Tuesday, November 30 (ending at 11:59pm PT) will be considered eligible, up to a maximum amount of $203,576.62. Funds raised will be added to your city’s fundraising total and not individual or team fundraising totals. 

World Partnership Walk Virtual Voyage: Welcome to Tanzania!

Welcome to Tanzania, the final destination on our World Partnership Walk journey.

Home to Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, as well as Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain on the continent, Tanzania’s abundant natural beauty serves as a backdrop to many resilient communities. 

Be inspired by the stories of healthcare workers who promote healthy habits in communities. Visit Virtual Voyage Tanzania to learn about the benefits of our collective support, including helping healthcare workers raise awareness about COVID-19 prevention, improving maternal and newborn care in remote areas, and creating healthier futures for families.

As we come to the end of our journey, we have the opportunity to reflect on all-out stops. Join us on Sunday, December 5 as we come together for a Homecoming Celebration. Stay tuned for more details.

It is not too late to join us as we step forward together to fight global poverty. Register as an individual or be part of a team to begin fundraising!

World Partnership Walk Virtual Voyage: Welcome to Mozambique

Welcome to Mozambique!

Along with a unique history of Bantu, Swahili, Arab, and Portuguese influence reflected in its diverse foods, languages, art, and traditions, Mozambique is also known for its serene beaches with its coast stretching over 2,400 km.

Experience Mozambique and you’ll be delighted to see the impressive efforts towards gender equality, quality healthcare, and healthy futures. Visit Virtual Voyage Mozambique and become inspired by our ongoing efforts to support adolescents in rural regions, as well as providing access to healthcare for numerous women.

Don't have a boarding pass yet? There is still time. Register to collect yours and join us on this journey leading up to our Homecoming Celebration!

Our final stop will be in Tanzania! See you there!

Bon Voyage!

World Partnership Walk Virtual Voyage: Welcome to Kenya!

We have landed in Kenya!

Famed for its panoramic landscapes and rich wildlife, Kenya is also renowned for its extremely diverse population, with over 40 ethnic groups and more than 60 languages spoken!

Explore Kenya and you’ll be enticed by the stunning scenery, people, and cultures - and in awe with the hardworking communities and healthcare workers creating a healthier future for Kenyans.

Visit WPW Virtual Voyage - Kenya to see how our continuous support helps children overcome the obstacles of school closures due to the pandemic, get a tour of the upgrades at the Kenyenya Hospital, and find out more about AKFC’s work in Kenya.

We hope you enjoy your stay in Kenya!

Register today as we step forward together to fight global poverty.

World Partnership Walk Virtual Voyage: Welcome to Pakistan!

Welcome to Pakistan!

Nestled between the Himalayas  and the Arabian sea, Pakistan is home to K2, the second-highest mountain peak in the world! Keep up your high altitude and positive attitude as we adventure through this beautiful country.

Roam through Pakistan, and you’ll be captivated by the diverse landscapes, people, and cultures—and inspired by how communities are working together to create positive change.

Visit Virtual Voyage - Pakistan to see how our ongoing support is helping prevent the spread of COVID-19, meet a young community advocate championing gender equality, and discover more about AKFC’s work in the country.

Pack your bags soon - our next stop is approaching on Tuesday, November 2 when we land in Kenya! Don't have a boarding pass? Have no fear, we’ve got your ticket for this unforgettable journey! Register today and join us as we step forward together to fight global poverty!

We’ve also embedded some step challenges throughout our journey to capture and keep the vibrant tradition of the Walk alive. Don’t forget to share your experience with your friends!

At the end of our trip, we’ll come together to celebrate all that is possible at our Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, December 5.

See you in Kenya! Bon Voyage!

World Partnership Walk: Virtual Voyage

Dust off your passport. Pack your virtual suitcase. And let the adventure begin - as we travel to Pakistan, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania over the next six weeks. Together, we will meet change makers who are building a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities – thanks to our collective support.

Join the fun and take part in step challenges throughout our journey to capture and keep alive that vibrant tradition of the Walk itself. At the end of our trip, we’ll come together to celebrate all that we have accomplished as a team at our virtual Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, December 5.

Check out this video to mark the start of our voyage.

Grab your boarding passes as our first stop is approaching on Wednesday, October 27.

Register today as we step forward together to fight global poverty.

World Partnership Walk: Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 1 is Giving Tuesday – the global day of giving. Take part in this worldwide phenomenon by doubling your impact with World Partnership Walk!

From Saturday, November 28 to Tuesday, December 1, Team Kabani will generously match all online donations, up to $163,000, in memory of the late Gulistan Tajdin Kabani.

Your support will contribute to the work of Aga Khan Foundation Canada for projects in Africa and Asia. These projects include, but are not limited to programs in health, which are adapting to prevent the spread of COVID-19, providing care for patients, and keeping healthcare workers safe.

Together, we can make a lasting difference around the world and double our collective impact! 

To donate, please visit World Partnership Walk.

 

World Partnership Walk: Virtual Voyage - Tajikistan

Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seatbelts as we begin our virtual descent into Tajikistan!

What a journey it has been, as we travelled across the globe virtually over the last few weeks. We have had the opportunity to see how your World Partnership Walk fundraising efforts over the years have improved the lives of so many individuals and communities. Although we will be landing at our last stop tomorrow, our journey is not yet over!

At the end of our Virtual Voyage, we will come together once more for a Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, December 6. This interactive, online event will celebrate all our supporters.

Register here to join the last leg of the Voyage or to re-visit previous stops (Kenya, Mozambique, Afghanistan)

Bon Voyage and see you in Tajikistan!

World Partnership Walk: Virtual Voyage - Afghanistan

All aboard the World Partnership Walk Airlines! What a wonderful journey it has been so far.

We have travelled to some of the most beautiful countries in the world, and we are now approaching the third stop on our virtual voyage. Please fasten your seats as we prepare to land in Afghanistan. We will meet women and men who are building a better life for themselves and their communities, thanks to engagement from all of you who support the Walk

If you have not already done so, register now to collect your boarding pass and join in.

See you in Afghanistan. Bon Voyage!

World Partnership Walk: Virtual Voyage – Mozambique

The World Partnership Walk virtual voyage is travelling to Kenya, Mozambique, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan over the course of six weeks. We will be exploring how communities are building a better life, thanks to the support of people like you.

We hope you enjoyed the visit to Kenya. Please fasten your seatbelts as we begin our descent into Mozambique! This is the second stop on our journey.

If you have not already done so, register now to collect your boarding pass and join in.

Bon Voyage!