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GFMD Arabic-language tools and guidance on fundraising

30/06/2025

The following resources, gathered by the Global Forum for Media Development, offer practical insights, methods, and tools to help civil society organizations and independent media strengthen their fundraising strategies:

▪️A Guide to Fundraising – Network Learning (Arabic PDF) A comprehensive manual covering key principles and techniques for effective fundraising.

▪️ NGO Fundraising – MEPI Library (Arabic)  A collection of fundraising tools and approaches tailored for NGOs in the MENA region.

▪️ From A to Z: Building Trust with Donors – IJNet (Arabic)  Guidance on navigating the fundraising process and building sustainable relationships with donors.

▪️How to Search for Funding Opportunities – GIJN (Arabic)  Tips for identifying funding opportunities in journalism and investigative reporting.

▪️Crowdfunding for Journalism – Al Jazeera Media Institute (Arabic)  An overview of how crowdfunding can support independent media initiatives.