Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) India was established in 2016 with the vision of creating habitats that allow communities to be resilient to disasters, adapt to climate change, and thrive. With a focus on climate resilience, various initiatives of AKAH work to reduce vulnerability to climate change and disasters through community-led efforts with a strong synergy between traditional knowledge, innovation, and technical integration. It is a Section 8 nonprofit organization and a member of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

Headquartered in Mumbai, AKAH works in priority states, in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana and Goa (only for coastal resilience). AKAH is dedicated to enhancing habitat conditions through building safety & resilience to natural hazards and disasters. AKAH ensures that these settings are connected to water and energy services. It has directly impacted 2.5 million individuals.