The World Partnership Walk is Canada's largest annual event dedicated to raising funds and increasing awareness to fight global poverty.

Now in its 28th year, the Walk is organized by volunteers in ten cities across Canada, and attracts tens of thousands of Canadians united in a common effort to bring hope and renewal to some of the poorest communities in the world.

In 2011 nearly 40,000 Canadians came together to raise $6.8 million.

History

"RAIN OR SHINE, WALK WITH YOUR FAMILY, BRING YOUR LUNCH."

With that simple refrain, the World Partnership Walk took its first strides in 1985, thanks to the verve of the 17 volunteers from Vancouver's Ismaili Women's Organization Committee.

Driven by a desire to give back to the impoverished countries they had grown up in, the group persuaded nearly 1,000 walkers to don their sneakers for the fight against global poverty and raised $55,000.

The passion and commitment of these founding members lives on to this day.

Since the Walk's inception, its corporate, individual and team supporters and volunteers have together raised more than $60 million in support of international development initiatives supported by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), making it the largest and most successful event of its kind in Canada.

What You Can Do

Join us! Register to walk and raise funds and become an Ambassador in the fight to end global poverty.

Impact Of Your Support

100% of funds raised by the World Partnership Walk go directly to fund international development projects – not one cent is spent on administration.

Projects are identified and implemented by local communities, targeting areas of greatest need and providing long-term sustainable solutions – like revitalizing a rural economy, ensuring clean water and sanitation, strengthening community-based organizations and educating new generations of girls and women.

Learn more and share our success stories in the About Our Work section of the website.

Funds raised by the Walk also help AKFC to leverage additional support from major donors like the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). This means that the impact of every dollar you raise is multiplied many times over.