A&K PHILANTHROPY
HOW AKP SUPPORTS ITS COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN TOUGH TIMES One thing the world, and A&K, has learnt during the pandemic is that we are truly stronger together. Despite the challenges brought about by COVID-19 and the halt of travel, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) was able to pivot its efforts to practical emergency relief on an international scale.
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ne thing the world, and A&K, has learnt during the pandemic is that we are truly stronger together. Despite the challenges brought about by COVID-19 and the halt of travel, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) was able to pivot its efforts to practical emergency relief on an international scale. When the global pandemic hit, AKP was already uniquely positioned to deliver the type of resources its worldwide community partners needed. These communities are in places where A&K operates, and beyond, and they have been supported by deep, long-term relationships. Other NGO’s
and non-profits often do not operate in these rural, isolated regions — but AKP does. With a network of community development professionals, AKP was able to mobilise quickly. There was no one-size-fits-all solution prescribed to our partner communities. AKP worked with local officials to identify each community’s top priorities (food packages, PPE, medical supplies, potable water) in overcoming obstacles brought about by the pandemic. Together with A&K staff and a community of supporters, AKP was able to reach 100,000 community members since the pandemic hit.
