Mukalla | 23–25 November 2025
Tadamon Development Forum (TDF) highlights humanitarian issues and promotes the exchange of ideas and experiences. It draws on international practices to improve response mechanisms and enhance poverty reduction efforts in Yemen. It also aims to prepare for the early recovery and peacebuilding phase. As part of the NGO Empowerment Project, TDF is being held for the third consecutive year. It is a social event that discusses humanitarian work in Yemen and strengthens opportunities for CSOs to develop their response and early recovery mechanisms.
Besides, TDF brings together a distinguished group of experts, consultants, donors, CSO leaders, and humanitarian actors from both local and international levels. It serves as a platform for coordination and networking among participants, promoting awareness, knowledge, and field practices while opening new horizons for development in Yemen. In addition, TDF is an important dialogue platform that unites government, civil, academic, and private sectors to identify the best practices applicable to early recovery and peacebuilding efforts.
TDF(3) builds on the success of TDF (1) and TDF (2), two previous editions held in 2023 and 2024, which featured broad participation from key humanitarian and development actors. The TDF 2025 represents the third edition of this significant event.
Deputy Minister of Social Affairs and Labor for Welfare Affairs
Assistant Manager – Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Director General of Associations and Unions – Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor
Director of the UN Organizations Department – Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
Board Member, Owais Al-Qarni Endowment
Financial Sustainability Expert
Investment Manager, Bin Dawl Islamic Microfinance Bank
Community Initiatives Officer, Hadramout Mills and Grain Silos Co. Ltd.
Vice President, Regional Network for Social Responsibility
Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP Yemen – Program Affairs
Secretary-General, Arab Council for Social Responsibility
Program ManagerPrograms and Projects Manager, DKH
Digital Transformation Expert – CEO, Digital Steps Company
IT Specialist, Al-awn Foundation for Development
المدير القطري لمنظمة امديست في اليمن
Secretary-General, International Forum for Development Organizations (IFDO)
Acting President, Yemen Women’s Union – Aden
Head of Youth and Civil Society Program, British Council
Chairman, Board of Trustees – Istedama Foundation for Capacity Development
Head of Programs and Projects Department, A-lawn Foundation for Development
From Legislation to Impact – How Can Ministries Move from a Legal Framework to Community Influence?
Diplomacy of Social Responsibility – The Role of Embassies and Diplomatic Missions in Promoting and Transferring International CSR Practices
Financing and Organizational Sustainability – Why Do Organizations Fail to Achieve Financial Sustainability?
Achieving Common Goals – How Can the Private Sector Drive Sustainable Social Change?
Digital Transformation in Organizations – A Journey Toward Higher Productivity and Sustainable Efficiency
Foresight into the Future – What Will CSOs Look Like in the Next Decade?
8:00 – 8:30
Strategies for Analyzing and Understanding Donor Trends
Tools for Building Effective Partnerships with the Private Sector
Storytelling and Its Role in Convincing Donors and Mobilizing Funds
Tools and Strategies for Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
Closing Remarks
Honoring Active Organizations
Forum location: Bin Mahfouz Towers – Grand Hall
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