The Aga Khan Foundation is a private philanthropic institution founded by the Aga Khan in 1867 to provide "the Muslim ethic of care and compassion for those of society in greatest need;" the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) was established to address economic and social needs through Islamic ideals and ethics. Funding is provided by the Imam, the Nizari Ismaili community, international and local donor agencies, foundations and individuals. Since its inception, AKF has become a recognized international development agency with programs in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. Headquartered in Geneva, the Foundation has three major foci: health, education and rural development. See also: Aga Khan, Ismaliyya(h)