Al-Nahda Association

What Al-Nahda Association does

Al-Nahda Association (جمعية النهضة) is a Riyadh-headquartered Saudi non-profit organization founded in 1963 under License No. 2 from the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development, dedicated to the economic and social empowerment of Saudi women. It operates three core programs: a Financial and Social Support Program (including the Intilaqa Project for abuse survivors), a Capacity Development Program (including the Himmah Project for leadership and active citizenship), and a Career Education / Vocational Rehabilitation Program (including the Mustaqbli educational program and the Fursa employment-path project). Specialized initiatives such as the Thaber remote-learning project, the Techni digital skills project, and the Qudra volunteer portal extend the offering into digital empowerment and volunteer mobilization.

The organization is supported by a network of institutional and corporate partners — PepsiCo, Landmark Arabia, Noon Solutions, Saudi Aramco, KPMG, Banque Saudi Fransi, the Industrial Fund, Gulf International Bank, UNDP, OHCHR, and the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue — enabling national dialogues, COVID-19 response, and CEDAW-related policy work. Underlying technology is a self-developed stack of web portals: a beneficiary registration portal, the Qudra volunteer portal, an online donation platform supporting Mada Card and Apple Pay via SSL encryption, and an e-store selling symbolic shares at 100 SAR each.

Revenue mechanics are non-commercial: funds are raised through donations (general, project-specific, sponsorship), zakat contributions through dedicated portals, symbolic share sales via the e-store, and corporate partnerships. Cumulative aid disbursed since 2008 reached 108M SAR across 97,500 services and 37 projects in Riyadh, per first-party disclosures.

Name

Al-Nahda Association

Legal name

Al-Nahda Association (جمعية النهضة)

Website

https://alnahda.org.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit women's empowerment services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program Management (BPADAOAC)

Keywords

• Women empowerment programs
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Financial aid nonprofit
• Community development programs
• Charitable social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Monetary and in-kind donations from individuals, corporations, and government entities. General donations, project-specific donations, and sponsorship contributions.
2. Share Sales: Sale of symbolic shares at 100 SAR each through the organization's e-store for supporting educational and developmental projects
3. Zakat Contributions: Islamic charitable contributions (zakat) collected through dedicated donation portals
4. Corporate Partnerships: Strategic partnerships with corporations for project sponsorship and collaborative initiatives (e.g., PepsiCo, Landmark Arabia, Noon Solutions)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Al-Nahda Association is a Saudi Arabian non-profit organization that empowers Saudi women economically and socially through three core programs: the Financial and Social Support Program (material and social aid to women in poverty), the Capacity Development Program (awareness and leadership initiatives), and the Career Education/Vocational Rehabilitation Program (employment and skills training). It also operates digital portals for beneficiary and volunteer registration, an e-store for symbolic share purchases, and thematic sub-projects such as Intilaqa, Mustaqbli, Fursa, Thaber, and Techni.

Product overview

Al-Nahda Association operates as a non-profit organization established in 1963 (License No. 2 from the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development) focused on the economic and social empowerment of Saudi women. The organization delivers its mission through three interconnected core programs: the Financial and Social Support Program (featuring the Intilaqa Project for women who have experienced abuse), the Capacity Development Program (featuring the Himmah Project for leadership development), and the Career Education/Vocational Rehabilitation Program (featuring the Mustaqbli educational program and Fursa employment support project). Additional initiatives include the Thaber educational empowerment project, Techni digital skills project, and specialized volunteer management through the Qudra Portal. The organization also maintains an E-Store platform for share purchases and a Beneficiary Registration Portal. As of 2022, Al-Nahda has disbursed over 108 million SAR in aid since 2008, served 97,500 beneficiaries, and implemented 37 projects in Riyadh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Financial and Social Support Program (برنامج الدعم المادي والاجتماعي) Developmental projects that identify the needs of beneficiaries experiencing poverty, addressing both material and social support requirements for them and their families. Targeted at Saudi women in poverty and their families.
• Capacity Development Program (برنامج تنمية القدرات) Various projects, activities, and campaigns for awareness about rights and behaviors to promote women's community participation for a vibrant society and prosperous economy. Targeted at Saudi women seeking leadership and community engagement.
• Career Education / Vocational Rehabilitation Program (برنامج التأهيل المهني) Vocational rehabilitation projects that develop Saudi women to become capable of decision-making and leadership, enabling them to influence their communities and enhance social responsibility. Targeted at Saudi women seeking employment and career advancement.
• Mustaqbli Program (برنامج مستقبلي) Educational empowerment program that graduated multiple cohorts of students under the patronage of HRH Princess Modhi bint Khalid, with ceremonies held at Dar Al Uloom University. Targeted at students from low-income families supported by Al-Nahda.
• Qudra Volunteer Portal (بوابة قدرة) Online volunteer registration and management system enabling individuals to register as volunteers for the Qudra project with Arabic and English language support. Targeted at individuals wishing to volunteer with Al-Nahda.
• E-Store / Online Share Purchase Platform (المتجر الإلكتروني) Online share purchase platform allowing donors to buy shares at 100 SAR per share, with accepted payment methods including Mada Card and Apple Pay. Targeted at individual donors supporting Al-Nahda's educational and developmental projects.
• Beneficiary Registration Portal (بوابة التسجيل) Multi-step registration system for beneficiaries including terms acceptance, initial data, educational/occupational data, financial data, and dependent information. Targeted at Saudi women applying for Al-Nahda support programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 108M SAR in aid distributed since 2008
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2022Partnership for the first national workshop on CEDAW with Saudi civil society organizations, preparing Saudi Arabia's report for the CEDAW Committee.
• Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2022Partnership for CEDAW workshop addressing women's rights and developing parallel reports reflecting current realities and challenges facing Saudi women.
• King Abdulaziz Center for National DialoguecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2021Cooperation agreement for organizing seminars, lectures, and joint training programs to enhance women's economic participation. Includes collaboration on studies, public opinion surveys, and research related to women.
• College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2021Cooperation through the Riyadh Central Census Project involving employing students in cooperative jobs and designing building assessment surveys. Includes joint research, seminars, and volunteer opportunities.
• Landmark ArabiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2020Partnership to facilitate virtual learning during COVID-19 pandemic. Landmark Arabia donated in support of the Techni project to provide digital devices to beneficiary families and students from low-income households.
• Noon SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 July 2020Strategic cooperation agreement for digital marketing initiatives enabling donations through Noon's website and app to support Alnahda's educational projects.
• Saudi AramcominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Sponsor of the National Dialogues on Saudi Women for the W20 Engagement Group.
• KPMGminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Sponsor of the National Dialogues on Saudi Women for the W20 Engagement Group.
• Banque Saudi FransiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Sponsor of the National Dialogues on Saudi Women for the W20 Engagement Group.
• Industrial FundminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Sponsor of the National Dialogues on Saudi Women for the W20 Engagement Group.
• Gulf International BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Sponsor of the National Dialogues on Saudi Women for the W20 Engagement Group.
• Princess Nourah UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Regional partner for the first session of National Dialogues on Saudi Women, hosted in Riyadh.
• Effat UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Regional partner for the second session of National Dialogues on Saudi Women, hosted in Jeddah.
• Eastern Province Council for Social ResponsibilityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Regional partner for the third session of National Dialogues on Saudi Women, covering the Eastern Province.
• PepsiCocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership with PepsiCo supporting the Fursa Project under the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and the Active Citizenship program under the Capacity Development Program. PepsiCo provides support for employment path initiatives and educational programs.
• Family Safety ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on the Intilaqa Project providing workshops, social support, and psychological therapy follow-up for women who have experienced social and psychological abuse.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• King Khalid Foundation: Major Saudi nonprofit foundation focused on social development in the Kingdom. Comparable as a national Saudi nonprofit operating with royal-linked governance and broad social impact programs.
• Qatar Foundation: Gulf-region nonprofit focused on education, research, and community development. Comparable in scale of operations, royally backed governance, and emphasis on social empowerment programs.
• MiSK Foundation: Saudi nonprofit foundation supporting youth empowerment, education, and capacity building. Comparable to Al-Nahda as a royally backed Saudi nonprofit focused on human capital development and aligned with Vision 2030.
• SABIC Foundation: Saudi corporate social responsibility foundation supporting education, sustainability, and community programs. Comparable as a Saudi foundation operating within a similar regulatory and CSR funding environment.

Broad incumbents

• International Youth Foundation: Global nonprofit focused on youth employment, education, and leadership development. Comparable in capacity-building, vocational training, and youth empowerment program design.
• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment. Comparable in thematic focus and advocacy role; Al-Nahda already engages with UN Women-adjacent bodies (UNDP, OHCHR, ECOSOC).

Direct peers

• Global Fund for Women: Global grantmaking nonprofit that funds women's rights and economic empowerment organizations. Comparable to Al-Nahda in mission, advocacy focus, and donor-funded nonprofit structure.
• Women for Women International: International nonprofit dedicated to the economic and social empowerment of women in conflict-affected communities. Closely comparable to Al-Nahda in mission (women's economic empowerment, vocational training, social support) and beneficiary model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alnahda_society
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkTdz-XPpaAKlYhagO-DIwg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nahda
• Instagraminstagram.com/alnahda_ksa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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