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Approach

A radically different approach is needed to meet the Arab region's growing social challenges.

In response, our model partners the spirit of philanthropy with the rigour of private sector investment to advance long term, sustainable social impact.

As the Arab region's first venture philanthropy organisation, Alfanar differs from traditional NGOs in that we support ambitious social enterprises to develop sustainable revenue streams, thereby breaking the cycle of donor dependency.

Rather than rely on charitable intention alone, we expect and measure a social return on the funds we contribute.

Investment focuses on social ventures  that aim to be self-sufficient, assuring donors that the value of their contributions will be multiplied long after our exit.

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Discover what it takes to become an Alfanar investee, and learn how Alfanar helps to transform social enterprises in the Arab region Read more

Published: 28th July, 2017

Updated: 7th July, 2022

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Venture Philanthropy Model

Venture Philanthropy Model

Learn about Alfanar’s innovative model, fuelling social change throughout the Arab region by backing ambitious social enterprises in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan Read more

Published: 28th July, 2017

Updated: 7th July, 2022

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Alfanar is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 05141908 and registered as a Charity number 1105048

Alfanar UK
38 Artillery Lane, London, E1 7LS
Tel: +44 (0) 1158 88 2835

Alfanar Egypt
50 Nadi El-Sayd St. (3rd Floor), 12311 Dokki, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +2 (02) 3335 1299
Fax: +2 (01) 223 998 585

Alfanar Lebanon
Beirut Digital District, Nassif El Yazigi St., Bachoura, Beirut, Lebanon

Alfanar Inc. US (501(c)3)
c/o Hurwit & Associates, 1150 Walnut Street (2nd Floor), Newton, Massachusetts 02461
Tel:+44 (0) 1158 88 2835

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