🔥 “The Aga Khan didn’t just build schools and hospitals—he built a legacy of self-sufficiency. Can Africa learn from this?”
The Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, has passed away at 88. His work in education, healthcare, and economic development left a deep impact on Africa.
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🔹 Why His Legacy Matters:
✔ Unlike Western “charity,” the Aga Khan’s investments focused on empowering communities, not making them dependent.
✔ The Aga Khan schools produced some of Africa’s brightest minds—yet Africa still spends billions sending students abroad.
âś” The question remains: Why does Africa still rely on foreign foundations to do what its own governments should be doing?
📢 What are your thoughts on the Aga Khan’s contributions to Africa?Â
