The exhibition celebrates the revitalisation of Darb al-Ahmar, where the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has created the 30-hectare Al-Azhar Park and catalysed urban renewal in one of the world’s most congested cities. The programme included vocational training, housing rehabilitation, street and open space improvement, micro-credit and healthcare facility provision in Darb al-Ahmar, adjacent to the Park. A tourist route connecting 12 of the restored monuments has been accompanied by support for tourism management, spurring social and economic development. Read more.
The exhibition features artisan-made pieces and visual storytelling that reflect AKDN’s holistic approach to development and the long-term impact of the Cairo programme on the lives and livelihoods of the artisans.