Young student previewing artwork on a tablet.

Aga Khan Foundation Canada + Greg Dubeau — Graphic Designer

Teaching Canadian youth the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals through artwork from the Aga Khan Museum.

Services: Graphic design for print and screen

Product: Series of educational toolkits for teachers

Client

Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is an international development organization and registered charity. AKFC partners with communities, businesses, and governments to find innovative, lasting solutions to promote inclusive development. Working in Africa and Asia, the Foundation invests in local institutions and systems that anchor progress over the long term.

→ akfc.ca

Team

Sophia Mirzayee

Rosemary Quipp

Katherine Boyes

Laboni Islam

Philippe Leduc

Annie Lee

Greg Dubeau

Aga Khan Foundation Canada: Committed to Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Dedicated to ending the cycle of poverty, Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) stands as a global force in development, recognized as a registered Canadian charity. Since 1980, their impactful efforts have uplifted millions of lives in Africa and Asia. Collaborating closely with the Government of Canada and various Canadian institutions, AKFC strives for positive change.

World map Greg Dubeau — Graphic Designer designed for Aga Khan Foundation Canada.

Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Through Art

In pursuit of this mission, AKFC has initiated the educational project “Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Through Art.” Each toolkit within this endeavor revolves around a lesson plan, delving into specific United Nations (UN) SDGs. The unique lens of art and artifacts from the Aga Khan Museum adds a rich perspective to these lessons, making them both informative and engaging.

The United Nationas Sustainable Development Goals.

Aga Khan Museum: A Hub of Cultural Significance

Transitioning to the realm of culture, the Aga Khan Museum (AKM) plays a pivotal role, showcasing and preserving art from historically significant Muslim civilizations and contemporary Muslim communities worldwide.

English cover pages for the teaching guides Greg Dubeau — Graphic Designer designed for Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
English cover pages for the teaching guides Greg Dubeau — Graphic Designer designed for Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
Sample spread of teaching guides Greg Dubeau — Graphic Designer designed for Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
Icon suite for the teaching guides Greg Dubeau — Graphic Designer designed for Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
Cover and spread from toolkit 6.
Sample pages with various lessons.

Empowering Educators for Global Citizenship

Central to AKFC’s outreach strategy is a commitment to engaging Canadian educators. This involves fostering a deeper understanding of global issues and international development, while simultaneously arming educators with tools and strategies. These resources empower them to guide their students towards active global citizenship.

High school student at home filing out an activity that is part of toolkit 6.
Elementary school student filling out an activity in a workbook while previewing the lesson on a laptop.
Youth laying on the couch previewing a lesson plan on a tablet.
High school students collaborating on a group project in front of a computer monitor. previewing an activity from toolkit 15.
High school student presenting a lesson from toolkit 3.

Mooooooore projects!

Headshot of a smiling Greg Dubeau.

Designer. Illustrator. Writer.

Greg Dubeau RGD is an independent graphic designer, illustrator, and writer based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. His collaboration helps agencies, organizations, and entrepreneurs look and work a little bit better than they did yesterday.