The global agenda has never been so varied, so pressing or so complex. It demands of the international community new approaches, new resources and new commitments of commercial and political will. We cannot wait for governments to do it all.
Qismat
The word “Qismat” exists in many languages and cultures, sharing a common meaning of fate, fortune, chance, or even luck.
Better Funding for a Brighter Future
“Better Funding for a Brighter Future” forms the basis of our ethos and the principle on which Qismat Development Fund (QDF) builds on.
We support and implement innovative projects and partnerships. Thus, contributing towards creating and enhancing the capacities of people to help themselves.
In this process Qismat works with the government and the international community. We aim to work primarily with local organisations to support local governance structures. We involve local beneficiaries at all stages of assessment, planning and implementation. This is done in a transparent way, ensuring the highest level of accountability and traceability.
Return on Donation
A donation, like any other contribution of personal resources, can be looked at like an investment. We coined the term “Return On Donation” because we believe that if you can provide citizens with a quantitative as well as qualitative return on their donations, they will inevitably re-invest to sustain this mutually rewarding relationship.
Bionomic Management Philosophy
Biological systems (nature, animals, the human body) are the most efficient systems ever created, thus the Qismat Bionomic Operations & Management Philosophy (economic model based on biological systems) is employed as an organic principle designed for organisation and sustainability. These parallels are evident in the way Qismat Development Fund is organised and works, with the mind of a business enterprise and the heart of development organisation.
