AKFC is part of the global Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a family of development agencies with individual mandates that address the social, economic and cultural dimensions of development. His Highness the Aga Khan is our Network’s founder and chair.
Committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, AKFC is an international development organization and registered Canadian charity. Since 1980, we have improved millions of lives in Africa and Asia, working in partnership with the Government of Canada and diverse Canadian institutions and individuals.
We take a holistic approach to development challenges, tackling poverty on multiple fronts, in over a dozen countries in Africa and Asia. We draw on the expertise and resources of the wider AKDN, including highly skilled local staff who can deliver programs and help monitor progress to ensure strong results and effective use of resources.
Electronic Submissions
- Aga Khan Foundation Canada uses Submittable for collecting applications
- To submit an application, you will need to create a Submittable account. All you need is an email and password to create your account, it's that simple. For further instructions, visit the following help center article How to submit.
- Supported internet browsers include: Google Chrome, Apple Safari, & Mozilla Firefox.
- If you have any technical issues, please contact Submittable through the following link: Submittable technical support
About the Program:
The AKFC Global Leadership Program is a professional development program that brings together a diverse cohort of mid-career Canadian professionals from across sectors to explore the forces shaping our societies and connect with others committed to a more peaceful, prosperous, and pluralist world for all.
Through collaboration and shared learning, participants explore global and local challenges and consider Canada’s role, and their own, in addressing them.
Eligibility:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Be based in Canada.
- Be fluent in English.
- Be available to travel to and attend the in-person program in Ottawa between November 2 and 6 (The cost of travel, accommodation, and meals of the in-person seminar in Ottawa is fully covered by the program).
- Be committed to joining at least 10 virtual learning and coaching sessions before and after the in-person program.
- Complete all questions on the online application form and present all required documentation.
- A clear desire to learn and a demonstrated a commitment to a more peaceful, prosperous, and pluralist world for all.
Timeline:
- Launch of applications: May 5, 2025
- Applications close: June 8, 2025
- Interview period: June-July, 2025
- Decisions distributed: by August 8, 2025
- Pre-seminar virtual engagement: September - October, 2025
- Ottawa in-person seminar: November 2 - 6, 2025
- Post-seminar virtual learning sessions: December 2025 - May 2026
- Overseas learning experience (TBC): April 2026
- End of program: June 2026
Electronic Submission:
- AKFC is using Submittable to collect applications to the Global Leadership Program
- To submit an application, you will need to create a Submittable account. All you need is an email and password to create your account, it's that simple. For further instructions, visit the following help center article How to submit.
- We value the authenticity and individuality of each application. To ensure a fair assessment process, we request that you complete your application form without using any external assistance, including AI tools.
- Supported internet browsers include: Google Chrome, Apple Safari, & Mozilla Firefox.
- If you have any technical issues, please contact Submittable through the following link: Submittable technical support
Questions: If you have any other questions or comments, please contact AKFC-GlobalLeadershipProgram@akdn.org