December 1, 2025

In May 2025, DAL for Community Sustainability participated in the inaugural REVOLVE Humanitarian Conference in Istanbul. The conference focused on: “The Role of Philanthropy in Accelerating the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2030).” This participation aligns with DAL’s efforts to enhance the community sector’s presence in regional discussions regarding sustainability and governance. The conference served as a vital platform for networking with civil society organizations, charitable associations, and international humanitarian actors, as well as for exchanging expertise on philanthropic trends and strategies for directing impact toward sustainable development. During the proceedings, sessions featured extensive discussions and notable engagement regarding the future of the charitable sector and the potential to strengthen its role in implementing the 2030 Development Agenda. DAL presented a key working paper titled: “Opportunities for Charities to Align with the SDGs and Mechanisms for Implementation” Presented in collaboration with international expert Francois Farah, the paper reviewed practical models and applied frameworks designed to assist charitable institutions in developing their policies and programs to ensure genuine alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. This participation reflects DAL’s vision of fostering integration between philanthropic and developmental work, and supporting community institutions in transitioning from traditional initiatives to sustainable impact that reflects both national and international transformations.

In light of the rapid transformations witnessed by the Gulf non-profit sector towards enhancing financial sustainability, DAL participated in the Kaf Humanitarian Foundation conference in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The organization presented a specialized methodological paper addressing the funding challenges facing non-profit institutions and exploring new horizons for sustainable financing. The participation took place during the “Horizons of Sustainable Development in the Gulf Non-Profit Sector” conference. The event focused on the growing shift from traditional donations to innovative financing tools aligned with international trends, including Social Impact Investing, and the construction of self-funding ecosystems that are more flexible and resilient. The paper presented by DAL highlighted the following: The presentation was attended by leaders of community institutions from the region and was held under the official patronage of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This fostered an open dialogue regarding sustainable funding opportunities and future tools. This participation underscores DAL’s commitment to supporting strategic transformations within the non-profit sector. It also highlights its role in providing institutions with knowledge frameworks that assist in building funding models capable of withstanding challenges and achieving lasting developmental impact.