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Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) announces inaugural PartnershipsInAction 3k Walk in Orlando.

PartnershipsInAction 3k Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) and its volunteers in communities across America to raise funds and awareness to help communities in some of the poorest areas of Africa and Asia create long-term solutions to poverty. Here are some facts to consider:

• Since 1995, PartnershipsInAction events have attracted over 250,000 participants and raised $29 million nationwide to bring a spark of hope to vulnerable families in Africa and Asia..
• 100% of funds raised at PartnershipsInAction 3K Walk go directly to projects supported by the Foundation; not a cent is spent on administration.

Get Involved

Register

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Sponsor

As a Partnership 3K Walk sponsor, you can join the ranks of internationally minded individuals and socially responsible companies.

There are 2 ways sponsor:

1. Sponsor a Walker or Team Member in their fundraising goal and join in partnership with thousands of others working to support innovative programs that create hope and opportunity.
2. Become a Corporate Sponsor. Review the Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities and Sponsor Online.

Volunteer

Register as a Volunteer and join hundreds of other volunteers across the country working together in the fight against global poverty. Learn More.

Donate

Donate now to make a gift of hope to support programs that open doors for progress, opportunity and change. Learn More to find out how far your contribution actually goes.

100% of donations go directly to projects supported by AKF USA to help communities in some of the poorest areas of Africa and Asia create long-term solutions to poverty. Not a cent is spent on administration.

Event Details

PartnershipsInAction 3K Walk features:

• Community engagement through live music, international dance and food
• Global innovation exhibits about the work of Aga Khan Foundation
•  3K walk around Lake Eola Park
•  Engaging activities, excitement and fun for the whole family!

Walker Awards

Team Awards

With a minimum of 5 team members and by collectively raising a minimum of $350, you and your team can become eligible to win Team awards.

The Team High Award goes to the team with the highest dollar amount collected

The Team All Award goes to the team with the largest number of team members

Ambassador Awards

The Partnership 3k Walk Ambassador program recognizes walkers who collect individual sponsorships totaling $1,000 or more. Each Ambassador receives special Partnership Walk merchandise and for each $1,000 raised individuals are entered in a drawing to win a fabulous prize in each city.

Highlights

On October 19, 2008 over 1,600 participated in the inaugural PartnershipsInAction 3k Walk in Orlando, raising over $160,000. The 3-kilometer walk at Lake Eola Park brought together families, friends, students and leaders in government, business and the arts for a day of learning activities, fundraising and culturally diverse performances.

At the opening ceremony Lawson Lamar, State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, gave the keynote address and toured the interactive exhibits on site that showcased innovative solutions for reducing poverty in Africa and Asia. State Attorney Lamar said “Everyone is gathered here in order to help others. This is about ensuring that every man, woman and child around the globe can live with dignity, hope and pride.” He continued that “It is in our best interest to tackle poverty because poverty is one of the biggest sources of instability in the world today. There would be a whole lot less conflict if we could continue to be successful and raise people up out of poverty. This fight that we are all fighting together – to raise the standard of living around the world – is the path to human dignity and world peace.” Following the 3k Walk around Lake Eola, a program of entertainment celebrated the diversity of world cultures.

One of the 3k Walk’s most inspiring features was the exhibition of Global Innovations in Action, where participants of all ages had an opportunity to engage in interactive exhibits and learn how people in developing countries create innovative solutions to overcome the challenges of low income, poor health conditions and limited educational opportunities. Through displays and hands-on demonstrations, Global Innovations showcased the positive results that are achieved through the Aga Khan Foundation’s development programs.

Participants took part in educational games such as the Education Obstacle Course, Rural Development Obstacle Course, and Lost Potential that introduced players to issues of life expectancy and solutions to health care used in various developing countries. By visiting the different exhibits, visitors learned how the Foundation’s programs in microfinance, oral re-hydration and education are helping those in Africa and Asia. Volunteers researched, designed and created the exhibits. Through this process, youth, in particular, gained a deeper understanding of global citizenship and social responsibility.

Press Releases

September 5, 2008: Thousands Expected at PartnershipsInAction 3K Walk to Take a Step at Ending Global Poverty

October 19, 2008: 1,600 Walk to End Global Poverty At PartnershipsInAction 3k Walk

Sponsors

GOLD - $25,000

Sohil Jivani

Silver - $10,000

Ahmed Lakhani
Nuruddin & Kairunissa Mandani

Bronze - $5,000

Church's Chicken Corporate Office
Gowani Medical Associates

Partner - $2,500

Drs Vipul & Sejal Patel
Yasmin Bandealy
Sunny Florida Dairy
Physicians Surgical Network Inc.
Amin & Mumtaz Rojiani

Supporter - $1,000

Abdul Rehman Tharoo
Ahmed Lakhani & Family
Ali & Khadija Surani
Amin & Nilufer Gulamali
Amin Nathani
Arif Rajan
Aziz Lakhani
Dr. & Mrs. Hafeez Chatoor
Hameeda Amy Virani
Holiday Inn Express
Ismail & Ishaan Kurji
Issa Kassam
KAM Petroleum
Medallion Convenience Stores, Inc.
Mohammed Lakhani
Nadiya Mandani
Nashrin Juma
Nazimuddin Boradhi
Nurullah & Razia Khan
Ramzan & Irene Gulamali
Shafeeq Ali
Tampa Bay Management Committee
Techno Trade Inc
Zulfigar Haider Ali & Family

Ambassador- $500

Abdul & Shamsha Aziz
Akber & Mumtaz Ali
Mr & Mrs Aleef Adam
Alnoor & Shamim Jiwani
Aminmohamed Jivani
Ashraf Ali
Ayaz Sutaria
Aziz & Nasreen Patel
Aziz Hirani
Central Tampa Alf
City Beverages
Days Inn West
Equbal Kalani
Gulbanu & Abdul M. Jamal
HassanAli Hussaini
Hyder & Parveen Sawani
Mr. & Mrs. Jamil Pullen
Karim Ali & Gulbano Momin
Laila Alidina
Mehboob & Rehmat Rawji
Nadir Ali
Nams Properties Llc
Noble Communications Inc
Perwaiz Rahim
Sadruddin & Gulshan Pirani & Family
Sanjay Nayar
Sawani Family
Shrijibapa LLC
Suleman Chandrani
Wazir Ali & Zaibunnisa Kaisani