BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) Birmingham's 2011 Partnership walk raised $250,000 for the Aga Khan Foundation to support efforts in Asia and Africa, according to AKF USA volunteer Salima Mulji. It also featured cultural exhibitions and examples of how the charity changes lives in developing nations.
"This event is to raise funds and awareness for the projects that the Aga Khan Foundation has in third world countries, to raise the quality of life of people in the villages of Asia and Africa. For example: electricity, poverty, health, micro-financing, they build infrastructure so that people can help themselves," said Mulji.
