Diwan Strategies
Bridging Perspectives, Shaping Progress
Diwan Strategies is an advisory and consulting practice supporting organizations working at the intersection of democracy, human rights, labor relations, and governance. We partner with nonprofits, foundations, labor organizations, and mission-driven institutions across the public and private sectors navigating funding constraints, strategic inflection points, and complex stakeholder environments across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond.
What We Do
Diwan Strategies provides targeted advisory support where clarity, judgment, and execution matter most, helping organizations translate values into viable strategies and credible action.
Engagement Areas
Business Development & Proposal Advisory
Strengthening proposals, aligning donor expectations, and improving funding outcomes.
Strategic Planning & Organizational Alignment
Turning ideas into operational decisions during moments of change.
Labor Relations & Internal Conflict Navigation
Supporting organizations and workers through sensitive labor dynamics with discretion and care.
Institutional Advisory
Fortifying organizations operating under scrutiny and constraint.
How We Work
We work directly with decision-makers.
We prioritize clarity over volume.
We say no when something is not viable.
Decisions should be guided by both strategy and humanity.
Confidentiality, frankness, and integrity are non-negotiable.
Where appropriate, Diwan Strategies incorporates trusted external expertise to complement advisory engagements, ensuring the right skills are applied without unnecessary scale or complexity.