Dou' follows a strategic, transparent, and diversified funding approach, ensuring long-term financial sustainability while maintaining independence and credibility. Through institutional grants, strategic partnerships, and innovative funding mechanisms, Dou' secures resources to empower youth and women, promote dialogue, and foster civil and societal peace in Palestine.
Dou’ Funding Strategy
Dou' operates with a diverse and sustainable funding model to support peacebuilding, youth empowerment, and women’s leadership initiatives. Our funding strategy ensures independence, transparency, and long-term financial sustainability, allowing us to implement impactful programmes that align with our mission.
Sources of Funding
Institutional Grants and International Donors
Dou' actively seeks funding from international organizations, governmental agencies, and multilateral institutions that support peacebuilding, youth engagement, and women’s empowerment. Potential funding partners include:
European Union (EU) Programmes (e.g., EIDHR, Peacebuilding Initiatives)
United Nations Agencies (e.g., UNDP, UN Women, UNICEF, UNDEF)
Foreign Embassies and Development Agencies (e.g., GIZ, DFID, SIDA, AFD)
Global Philanthropic Foundations (e.g., Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Rockefeller Foundation)
Project-Based Funding and Competitive Grants
Dou' applies for competitive grants that align with its core areas of work, including:
Youth in Peace and Security Initiatives
Women in Peace and Security Programmes
Community Resilience and Social Cohesion
Media, Digital Advocacy, and Counter-Narratives
Strategic Partnerships and Collaborative Funding
Dou' engages in co-funded projects with regional and international partners, including:
Think tanks and academic institutions for research and advocacy.
Peacebuilding NGOs and grassroots organizations for joint initiatives.
Media and digital advocacy networks for storytelling and awareness campaigns.
Private Sector and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Dou' seeks partnerships with socially responsible businesses and private sector entities that align with its vision. Potential support includes:
Sponsorships for events, workshops, and capacity-building programmes.
In-kind contributions such as technology support, media production, and digital platforms.
Impact investment in social entrepreneurship projects led by youth and women.
Crowdfunding and Community Contributions
To foster grassroots ownership, Dou' leverages crowdfunding campaigns and community donations, particularly for:
Emergency response and crisis interventions (e.g., supporting displaced youth and women).
Small-scale community-led peace initiatives.
Media and digital storytelling campaigns to amplify Palestinian voices globally.
Financial Sustainability and Accountability
Transparent Financial Management
Dou' ensures strict financial oversight and compliance with international best practices in non-profit financial management.
Annual financial reports and project audits are publicly available to maintain credibility with funders and stakeholders.
Diversification of Funding Streams
Dou' prioritizes a multi-source funding strategy to avoid over-reliance on a single donor.
Focuses on long-term funding agreements and capacity-building support to sustain impact.
Grant Management and Reporting
Dou' ensures high-quality grant management, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation (MandE) to strengthen donor trust and attract continued investment.
Dou’ Annual Financial Reports