AKF: Aga Khan Foundation
What year did AKFC (Canada) become founded?
In 1985, a small team of women in Vancouver voluntarily organized a walk and started raising funds to help end global poverty.
What year did the walk begin?
1985
Where is the walk located?
David Pecaut Square
What is the minimum amount of money that you can donate?
There is no minimum! Every dollar counts!
Recite Surah Fatiha (from the first part of Dua) and give it's meaning
"Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbil ‘aalameen Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem Maaliki Yawmid-Deen Iyyaaka na’budu wa lyyaaka nasta’een Ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem Siraatal-lazeena an’amta ‘alaihim ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alaihim wa lad-daaalleen"
In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful, the Lord of the Day of Judgment. Thee alone we worship and Thee alone we seek for help. Guide us to the right path, the path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favours, not of those cursed ones and nor of those who have gone astray.
AKDN mostly works in which 2 continents?
Asia and Africa
What is the purpose of the walk?
Raising money for poverty/Alleviating global poverty
What day is the walk?
Sunday, May 28th, 2024
What colour are the T-shirts this year?/What colours represent World Partnership Walk?
Neon Orange!/Blue and Orange
What is the name of the award established that identifies and rewards architectural concepts?
Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Hospitals within the AKDN network receive how many patient visits per year?
8 Million!
Which Canadian city did the Partnership walk first begin in?
Vancouver, British Columbia
What is the distance for the signature walk?
5K! (5 kilometers)
What is the Richmond Hill specific fundraising goal? ($$)
$40,000! (In commemoration of 40 years of the walk)
What is the most popular song from the movie "Lion King"
Hakuna Matata!
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Where do the proceeds go?
100% of every penny of all donations raised through the Walk go directly to support AKFC’s development programs in Africa and Asia.
What are all the places around Canada that hold Signature Partnership Walks?
Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton.
What can YOU do?
Register as a fundraiser, donate or sponsor a walker/team, attend the walk, etc.
What centre was inaugurated by Princess Zahra this week in Dar-e-Salam?
Cancer Care Centre
What are the names of some of the key initiatives/targets supported by the Aga Khan Foundation?
Some examples include...projects that improve health care, education, resilience to climate change, gender equality, art and culture and more.
What are some of the key milestones of achievements of the World Partnership Walk over the years?
The $140+ million raised through the Walk to date has contributed directly to over 180 initiatives in 15 countries that have reduced poverty and improved the quality of life for millions in Africa and Asia.
What are some of the ways people can get involved in the World Partnership Walk even if they cannot attend in person?
Online fundraising, spreading awareness on social media, walking with your friends or family at your own time or virtually participating!
What should be the Richmond Hill participation goal?
100%!
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