Leading Global Philanthropy Since 2008

Shaping the Future of Philanthropy

The Global Donors Forum (GDF) is the premier gathering of philanthropists, social investors, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing strategic giving and high-impact philanthropy. Established as the biennial convening of the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists (WCMP), GDF has served as a transformative platform for mobilising financial and intellectual resources to address global and regional challenges.

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"Since Muslim philanthropy is predominantly faith-inspired, the resolution of longstanding religious tensions and geopolitical conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy must be among the top priorities..."

Dr. Tariq H. Cheema

Founder | World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists

Our Leadership
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Dr. Tariq H. Cheema
Founder & Convener, Global Donors Forum

Dr. Tariq H. Cheema is a globally recognised philanthropy leader with over 25 years of experience in strategic giving, social entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership. He is the founder of the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists (WCMP) and the Global Donors Forum (GDF), shaping the global discourse on Muslim philanthropy and impact investment.

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Azim Kidwai
Convener, Global Donors Forum

Azim Kidwai, CEO of Mercy Mission UK, is a leader in Islamic philanthropy, advocating for strategic, and accountable giving who has spent the last decade in Islamic philanthropy. From building a global network of Zakat agencies to advising the United Nations, Azim has been able to fuse a classical spirit of social finance with contemporary governance structures, local understanding and human psychology to achieve optimal impact.

Our Mission

The Global Donors Forum (GDF) is committed to advance strategic giving by leveraging the most effective use of knowledge, wealth, and influence among Muslim philanthropists. It aims to build a culture of enduring engagement where Muslim donors collaborate with each other, and emerge as a significant, distinctive and vital component of the global philanthropic community.

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Leaders of Global Philanthropy

GDF is the premier forum for Muslim philanthropy across the globe.

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Since 2008, GDF has brought together world-renowned philanthropists, charity leaders, and policymakers to explore innovative solutions.

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