Aga Khan Foundation Canada

The Aga Khan Foundation Canada is an agency of the worldwide Aga Khan Development Network which partners with Canadians and communities in Africa and Asia to build better futures together. Committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, AKFC helps build strong, healthy, and inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Impact philanthropy through the Insaan Group

La Fondation Polykar is committed to backing social impact initiatives in the developing world which directly benefit the beneficiaries in their own environment. Insaan, which means human, does exactly this by investing in innovative social enterprises in the Indian Ocean region. Insaan is an intellectual and ethical engagement representing a long-standing dedication to changing the lives of the poor through education and entrepreneurship. 

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Donation to HEC Montréal

In Spring 2020, La Fondation Polykar was proud to donate $250,000 to HEC Montreal’s new building in the city’s downtown business district. In acknowledgement of this contribution, a communal area in the building will be named L’Espace Polykar.

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Sponsoring Artistri Sud’s Tales of Triumph Gala

Helping to empower women artisans in developing countries to fight poverty through its entrepreneurial program, Artistri Sud is a Montreal-based volunteer organization. La Fondation Polykar participated in Artistri Sud’s gala sponsorship program which supports female entrepreneurs to create sustainable micro-enterprises.

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