Alfanar

Leading the Way in Venture Philanthropy

For over 20 years, Alfanar has pioneered venture philanthropy in the Arab world, funding and supporting social enterprises that create sustainable solutions to pressing social challenges. As the region's leading impact investor, Alfanar provides long-term flexible funding, rigorous impact management, tailored training, and access to a powerful network of experts and partners across the Global South. Operating across multiple countries in the Arab region, Alfanar focuses on four key verticals—Learning, Earning, Inclusion, and Climate—with gender as a cross-cutting priority. Their portfolio includes over 40 social enterprises that have collectively impacted millions of lives while building sustainable business models aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The organization needed a digital platform that could effectively communicate their unique approach to venture philanthropy, showcase their portfolio's impact, and provide clear pathways for various stakeholders—from social entrepreneurs seeking funding to international donors looking for high-impact investment opportunities.