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 importance of diversifying funding sources for non-profit institutions.
- The necessity of transitioning from subsidy-based funding to transformative, impact-linked financing models.
- The pivotal role of national financing ecosystems in empowering the non-profit sector to play a more effective economic and developmental role.
- The importance of keeping pace with global developments in social investment and adapting them to meet specific Gulf needs.
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.
