An initiative of Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), World Partnership Walk is Canada’s largest public movement to fight global poverty. Funds raised support AKFC’s programs in Africa and Asia to build strong, resilient communities and local institutions to sustain progress over the long-term.

Since 1985, this volunteer-led campaign has rallied support for global development by inspiring Canadians to act locally and fight poverty globally.

The Walk brings together individuals, organizations, and communities from all walks of life to collaborate, learn, and celebrate the power of collective impact. By volunteering for the Walk, you will play a vital role in creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved while making a tangible difference in the lives of those less fortunate.

If you are looking to contribute your skills, talent, and time to the fight against global poverty, join us by registering to volunteer for the 2024 World Partnership Walk Campaign in Montreal, Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Kitchener-Waterloo or Toronto.

Roles include:

• Walk Day Experience - activities and entertainment
• Logistics and Operations
• Fundraiser Engagement
• First Aid & Security

Interested applicants can express interest in volunteering at World Partnership Walk.

This Mother’s Day, step forward with the World Partnership Walk Mother’s Day match.

From May 8 to May 13, an anonymous donor will match funds raised online for the Walk*.

Double your impact in support of women like Razia, a Lady Health Visitor in northern Pakistan who provides life-saving care to women and mothers in her community.

In rural areas of Pakistan, 1 in 5 women do not receive care from a skilled professional during pregnancy. But, support from generous people like you helps provide support and training for community members and local healthcare professionals who are champions for change.

Thanks to these investments, Razia supports women in her community in various ways to ensure healthy pregnancies, births, and babies. Her work includes, supporting prenatal and postnatal care, deliveries, vaccinations, screenings, school health assessments, and conducting monthly health awareness sessions.

Register, fundraise, and double your impact!

*Only donations made online from Wednesday, May 8 to Monday, May 13, 2024, (ending at 11:59pm PT) will be considered eligible, up to a maximum amount of $25,000. Funds raised will be added to the city’s fundraising total and not individual or team fundraising totals. 

The World Partnership Walk team invites you to step forward with passionate Canadians nationwide at Walk Day events or anywhere you choose this spring. View details for the six confirmed Walk Day events below and mark your calendar!

2024 Walk Day details:

• Toronto: May 26 at David Pecaut Square
• Vancouver: June 2 at Lumbermen’s Arch, Stanley Park
• Calgary: June 2 at Prince's Island Park
• Edmonton: June 2 at Alberta Legislature Grounds
• Regina: June 2 at QEII West Lawn – Wascana
• Victoria: June 23 The University of Victoria

If there isn’t a Walk Day event in your city or you prefer to self-organize, you can participate anywhere with your team, close ones, or Jamatkhana!

Whether it’s a team walk in your local park, a stroll with your family around the block, or a 5k at a Walk Day event – you will be capturing the essence of what the World Partnership Walk has always been about: coming together to fight global poverty and show the world we are there for them.

Register online today, 

The World Partnership Walk is celebrating its 40th campaign this year. Join the Walk anniversary campaign today and step forward with Canadians from coast to coast to coast! You can participate anywhere and self-organize with family, friends, or colleagues. The Walk has also confirmed  Walk Days in four cities to date: Toronto on May 26 and Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton on June 2!

For 40 campaigns, the generosity of the Jamat has supported communities in Africa and Asia to build a brighter future through the Walk. Milestones like this one allow us to reflect, celebrate, and renew our commitment to creating positive change in the world. Together, the Walk has raised $140 million, contributing to over 180 initiatives that have improved the quality of life of millions worldwide. However, with half of the world's population struggling to meet basic needs, our support is needed now more than ever.

Register online today, walk between May 26 and June 2, and step forward toward a future where we all thrive together!

A strong education system is the foundation of a better future. But the opportunities provided by a quality education remain inaccessible to millions of children around the world, many of them girls. 

This is why World Partnership Walk supports education programming that trains and equips teachers, enabling children around the world to fulfill their potential. These programs focus on improving education systems at the pre-primary and primary levels while strengthening women’s empowerment and gender equality in the wider community. 

For example, funds raised by Walk supporters help improve the quality of education in East Africa, like the investments at Golini primary school in Kenya. These investments provide teachers with training to improve teaching techniques and approaches to ensure gender equality in their classrooms.

Register for the Walk today because together, we can continue to empower teachers, students, parents, and communities to build a better future.

Patrice is a Kenyan entrepreneur who created a business that recycles plastics and rice husks and turns them into eco-friendly beehives for honey production. Patrice also works closely with farmers in her community, educating them on the importance of bees as pollinators and selling or loaning them durable, recycled hives.

Many woman entrepreneurs like Patrice face challenges, including a lack of social support and access to resources. Thanks to support from Canadians like you, Patrice received specialized training and mentorship, which helped her to build and grow a profitable business that benefits her community and the environment.

Your support for the World Partnership Walk helps make stories like Patrice's possible.

Register today.