PHILANTHROPY

His Highness The Aga Khan, the founder and head of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims' 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader). For more than 60 years, His Highness the Aga Khan has engaged in extensive development work as part of his hereditary obligations. The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in need, mainly in Asia and Africa, irrespective of their origin, faith, or gender. Our multifaceted development approach aims to help communities and individuals become self-reliant

The Muljibhai MadhvaniFoundationn is a charitable trust that was set up in 1962 on the eve of Uganda's Independence to honor the vision of the late Muljibhai Prabhudas Madhvani (14th May 1894 – 11th July 1958). The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation is a Charitable Trust. One of the Foundation's primary objectives is to maintain and promote scientific and technical education among the people of Ugan .Muljibhai Prabhudas Madhvani arrived in Jinja in 1912 aged 18. Due to his extraordinary vision  ,personality and ability, he was able to take a humble trading concern and create a business that would later account for 10% of Uganda's GDP. One of the Foundation's primary objectives is to maintain and promote scientific and technical education among the people of Uganda. The scholarship programme is aimed at benefiting Ugandans pursuing either undergraduate or graduate studies at University level in Uganda and has been in operation since the 2003/04 academic year (after the repossession of the assets by the Foundation), awarding over Four Hundred Million Uganda Shillings to a selected batch of graduates for each year until graduation. It is in pursuit of this objective that the Board of Trustees of the Foundation set up a Scholarship Committee and instituted a scholarship program in 2003 to enhance the building of capacity among Ugandans in scientific and technical education. The scholarship program is aimed at benefiting Ugandans pursuing either undergraduate or graduate studies at the University level in Uganda.

Born from poverty in Kenya, Bhikhu and Vijay used hard labour, inventiveness, and perseverance to establish a sizable portfolio of pharmaceutical, real estate, and private equity companies. They trace their motivation and enthusiasm to their mother, a young widow who instilled in her children a sense of purpose and compassion despite adversity, and after whom The Shanta Foundation is named. The Foundation's goal is to assist people who are in a similar situation as the Family was then, by providing health, shelter, and education through both self-funded and collaborative programmes with partners such as the Lions Club, Devdaya, and Anoopam Mission.  Shanta Patel, the Foundation's inspiration, died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the age of 98, following a short illness. She is the mother of three, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of twelve. Shanta inspired and supported her family on a regular level throughout her life.

The Karimjee Jivanjee Foundation (KJF), founded by a family with a 195-year history of philanthropy in Tanzania, empowers young Tanzanians through education and other initiatives. Carrying on a seven-generation legacy, KJF focuses on long-term solutions for social challenges. With a mission to create a brighter future and a vision to develop future leaders, KJF provides scholarships, literacy programs, women's and girls' rights support, inclusive initiatives, and promotes science, technology, social entrepreneurship, and wildlife conservation. They've impacted thousands of young lives through their programs and partnerships.

The Ruparelia Foundation, founded in 2012 by Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and Mrs. Jyotsna Ruparelia, is driven by a vision to create a positive and transformative change in communities.

The Vascroft Foundation, established in July 2004, embodies the ethos of extending a helping hand to those in need. Over the years, the foundation has consistently supported various charities in the UK, India, and select African countries, with a primary focus on education, health, vocational training, and emergency aid initiatives worldwide.

The London Town Group of Companies, founded in 1988 by Koolesh Shah, is a private sector organisation focused on cutting-edge performance in four key areas: real estate, software and automation, clean energy, and energy storage.  The Foundation focuses on programmes that provide refuge and support mental health. We are particularly interested in chances to catalyze creating a long-term legacy. Our goal is to use our finances to leverage extra assistance and attract financing to sectors that would otherwise be underfunded.

Since 2006, founded by Lord Rumi Verjee. The Foundation has functioned as a conduit for the Verjee family's support of a portfolio of activities in the UK and beyond that are increasingly linked by a common thread. With an emphasis on education, innovation, and entrepreneurship, we want to encourage individuals with the potential to become future leaders, as well as organisations capable of creating a better future for everybody. Always looking for talent, The Rumi Foundation collaborates with individuals and groups in the UK and throughout the world that share our aim of nurturing inspirational ideas with the potential to build a richer and hopefully better society for all. Our purpose is to see potential achieved, and we actively pursue this goal whenever an opportunity arises by providing access to our networks, guidance, and expertise.