Welcome to Circle: where regional philanthropy comes to learn, connect, and grow

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Circle is a peer-to-peer network that supports funders based in – or with ties to – the Middle East to do more with their giving. We are a space to exchange ideas, spark new thinking, and foster collaboration, with a focus on helping our members advance their impact goals. Find out more

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Choosing a giving vehicle

Donors have access to a wide range of options for making charitable gifts. Which approach is best for meeting your philanthropic goals?

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Transforming lives through venture philanthropy

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Explore Circle for expert resources on effective philanthropy, exclusive events, or to learn more about regional foundations and nonprofit organisations

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Find guides, case studies, and inspiring insights from leading philanthropists and foundations in our resource hub.

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Grow your network and knowledge with our expert workshops and exclusive member networking events.

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Circle Index

Learn who is funding what, and where, with Circle’s directory of nonprofit organisations, foundations, social enterprises, and philanthropists.

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Gain access to expert content, workshops and events, in addition to exclusive peer networking opportunities as a member of Circle.

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Discover videos, case studies, guides – and more – to inspire and support you on your giving journey

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Finding your focus

A circle round-up of resources aimed at helping you find your philanthropic focus
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Lynn Zovighian explains why we need to invest in data and allow communities to have an authentic voice

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Serial entrepreneur and changemaker Shainoor Khoja shares her tips for effective CSR

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Collaborative giving

A Circle round-up outlining what you need to know about philanthropic collaborations
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Tech entrepreneur Hadi Partovi on what inspired him to launch Code.org and why he always dreams big

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Alisha Moopen, on her giving philosophy, prioritising health projects, and the importance of partnerships

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Philanthropy in times of crisis

Five ways to improve grantmaking when disaster strikes.
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James Chen believes catalytic social investments could play a crucial role in combatting global health issues

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“One person’s philanthropy can be a drop in the ocean, and we wanted to maximize our impact. Our belief is: don’t give alone.”

Meet the Saudi-based donors rewriting the philanthropy playbook by pooling their funding, network and knowledge to help improve the health and livelihoods of vulnerable families in the Middle East and beyond.

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Getting to zero

The Egyptian Food Bank launched in 2006 with the goal of wiping out hunger nationwide. Today, its innovative model of food relief and tackling the root causes of hunger has spread to more than 30 countries worldwide.

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68,217

Alfanar's model of venture philanthropy has helped transform the lives of more than 68,000 vulnerable women, children and youth in Egypt and Lebanon. Learn how.

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Defining your giving goals

Exploring how and where to focus your corporate philanthropy to maximise impact.

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Empowering Arab youth through education

UAE philanthropist Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair is leveraging learning to help shape a new future for the Middle East's marginalised youth. Hear how.

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