Our Operating Principles
Our work is guided by:
- Ethical stewardship of capital
- Respect for local context and agency
- Evidence-informed decision-making
- Transparency, learning, and accountability
Guided by wisdom, purpose, and collaboration.
Empowering changemakers to collaborate and create measurable impact.
Who We Are
Sustainawiser is an independent advisory, convening, and ecosystem-building organisation dedicated to advancing ethical, effective, and accountable social investment.
We ground our work in nature, context, and long-term stewardship to create sustainable impact.
How We Work
Our Approach to Impact
We partner with CSR programmes, foundations, and international networks to design, govern, and strengthen initiatives aligned with global development frameworks and responsive to regional realities.
Rooted in the MENA region and connected across Africa, Europe, and Asia, we bridge ethics, evidence, and collaboration to deliver measurable socio-environmental impact.
With more than 25 years of experience across humanitarian, development, and educational sectors, we translate regional wisdom and global standards into programmes, partnerships, and strategies that empower present and future generations.
We work at the intersection of policy, philanthropy, education, and community development—uniting ministries, foundations, corporations, NGOs, academic institutions, youth, and educators around a shared mission for intentional, culturally grounded impact.
Our Impact Community
Uniting people, purpose, knowledge, and collaboration
Vision & Mission
Aligning purpose, capital, and collaboration for measurable change
Our
Vision
A world where ethical capital, purposeful collaboration, inclusive education, and measurable impact create a more dignified, sustainable, and interconnected future for all — especially youth, educators, innovators, and community leaders.
Our
Mission
To channel ethical, faith-aligned, and socially responsible capital toward programs that deliver intentional, evidence-based results.
We strengthen ecosystems by empowering governments, civil society, youth, educators, social enterprises, and academic institutions, while building bridges between MENA, Africa, and global partners.
Our mission is rooted in SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) as the foundation for systems change.
To enhance the effectiveness of CSR and philanthropic capital by embedding strategic design, ecosystem engagement, and rigorous impact measurement into initiatives that advance education, equity, and resilient civil societies.
Purpose Statement
Our purpose is to revive the region's legacy of knowledge, ethics, and generosity — transforming it into impactful, data-driven action that honors human dignity and planetary balance.
Act responsibly
Collaborate wisely
Measure precisely
Give with dignity
Sustainawiser reawakens the spirit of Beit Al-Hikma — where science, ethics, education, and community purpose converged to advance humankind and protect nature.
Team Members
At Sustainawiser, our Board of Advisors represents a diverse network of thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators who share a common vision
Jalila Hedli
Senior Social Impact Advisor
Mian Tufail
Donor Relations Expert
Aoife O'Loughlin
Senior Executive
Sinda Ouertani
Senior Education Specialist
Pillars of Our Approach
Our methodology is grounded in expertise, collaboration, and measurable impact.
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Social Impact Advisory (ESG, Sustainability & SROI)
We design, manage, and measure sustainable development programs through:
ESG & sustainability strategies
Impact measurement frameworks
SROI and evidence-driven reporting
SDG localization
Ethical capital and philanthropy portfolio design
CSR strategy & community investment
Research, analysis, and policy alignment
Our work is grounded in global methodologies (ToC, SROI, GRI, RBM, SDGs) adapted to regional culture and community needs.
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Ecosystem Building & Facilitation
We connect ministries, corporates, philanthropies, NGOs, youth networks, academia, and social enterprises to build aligned, collaborative, and resilient ecosystems.
Multi-stakeholder facilitation
South–South & South–North knowledge exchange
Regional cooperation (MENA–Africa–Europe)
Community engagement and dignity-centered participation
Partnership governance and coalition-building
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Children are a Key to the 17 SDGs
We strengthen future generations through:
Climate and sustainability education
Girls' empowerment and leadership pathways
AI ethics & 21st-century skills
Youth capacity-building
School partnerships
Curriculum development
Values-based and dignity-centered civic learning
Our belief: Systems change begins with education.
Contact Details
Name: Jalila Hedhli
Mobile: +971 58 553 2622
Office: +971 4 557 7036
Email: connect@sustainawiser.org
Address:
632 Grand Stand, Meydan, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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