Zahir Poonawala

2026 Houston AKF Walk & Run

Join me in fundraising for the Houston Walk & Run!

I’m raising funds for the Aga Khan Foundation, an organization that’s dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living in remote, impoverished parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. 

Please join me in supporting this incredible organization. Every dollar you donate goes directly to their key program areas: Agriculture and food security, civil society, climate resilience, early childhood development, education, health and nutrition, and work and enterprise. 

The more people who know about AKF, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

My Updates

Cuteness Overload

Monday 19th Oct
If you are wondering who the cuteness overload is on my fundraising page, it’s my youngest - figured it’s hard to say no to that face! 

Cause that is close to my heart

Monday 19th Oct
I am raising funds for a cause that has been close to my heart since childhood. 

Growing up in Tanzania, I witnessed poverty firsthand. My family and I were fortunate, but we were among the minority. Seeing people of all ages - from infants and children to mothers and the elderly - struggle with poverty was heartbreaking.

One organization consistently brought hope to many communities: the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF). Through its schools, hospitals, and community assistance programs, I saw firsthand the positive impact it had on people's lives.

Thank you to these generous givers

$100

Sadrudin Poonawala

$52.60

Paul Mccusker

$25

Tena Matta

$52.60

Michael Shane Miguez

About the Aga Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organization working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally-driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.