Guides

Explore our expert explainers and how-to guides for practical tips and downloadable worksheets to inform your giving and sharpen your impact.

Case studies

Learn about impactful and inspiring philanthropy and CSR-backed projects underway across the Middle East and beyond.

Insights

Explore first-hand learnings, advice and best practices shared by leading philanthropists, experts and thought leaders.

Themes

Looking to find information related to a specific topic? Search our full library of themed content to inform your giving.

About

Circle exists to strengthen the region’s philanthropic ecosystem and connect donors and doers.

Why Subscribe?

Subscribe to Circle to deepen your knowledge, connect with peers, and attend our exclusive events.

Updates

Track philanthropy news from across the MENA region and stay up to date with Circle announcements.

Contact

Would you like to join our network? Have some some feedback on the Circle Index. Please get in touch.

Expand your knowledge. Amplify your impact.

Circle is a community platform dedicated to strengthening the impact and effectiveness of philanthropy across the Middle East and beyond.

Home Image (5)

Explore the Circle Index featuring 126 MENA changemakers

EAA (1)
Nav Logo
Agf Logo Secondary White Bilingual
Careem Wordmark White RGB (4)

    View all MENA changemakers

    Discover
    our resources 

    Panos 00341027
    Climate

    The climate crisis and the role for philanthropy

    Discover more
    Insights Climate Aid
    Sander Weeteling Igdg F Mlwo Unsplash

    Dina Zayed on why MENA philanthropy needs to stay focussed on climate action

    Read Now
    Insights
    Barbara Ibrahim (3)

    Barbara Ibrahim explains the 3 Cs of good philanthropy

    Read Now
    Insights Tools
    Geranimo Qzgn45hsen0 Unsplash

    Dina H Sherif from MIT's Legatum Center on ways to transform philanthropy

    Read Now
    Insights CSR NextGen
    Mark Suzman

    Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman calls on billionaires to step up to tackle inequality

    Read Now
    Guides NextGen Tools
    Impact Investment

    Impact investment for families: a framework from CSP and The ImPact

    Read Now
    Insights Climate Tools
    Shutterstock 1783335686 (1)

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors on re-imagined philanthropy to deliver social change

    Read Now
    Insights Climate Aid
    Anil Soni (2)

    Anil Soni urges increased philanthropy in health research & development

    Read Now
    Guides Tools
    Effective Grantmaking Pt2 Copy

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors explains the premise of impact investing

    Read Now
    Insights NextGen
    Muna Abusulayman (1)

    Saudi media specialist Muna AbuSulayman explains why storytelling matters

    Read Now
    Case Studies CSR
    Careem Hero (5)

    When technology meets purpose: why Careem is more than a Unicorn

    Read Now

    Create new password

    It's a good idea to use a strong password that you're not using elsewhere.

    Password must be at least 6 characters long, have 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase, 1 special character.

    Remember password?