At GDfH, we do not view development as a short-term intervention. We select specific communities based on defined criteria and work with them over an extended period, building long-term partnerships that allow us to understand their realities, challenges, and development potential in depth.

Before we design any project, we conduct a comprehensive pre-survey of the area and target communities. This process goes beyond data collection, it is a holistic exercise aimed at truly understanding the needs, aspirations, and underlying root causes of the challenges communities face. The collected data is analyzed by a multidisciplinary team and complemented by technical insights from field professionals. This collaboration ensures that income-generating development projects are meticulously customized to community needs, reflecting a professional and sustainable approach. 

Under its partnership-based development approach, GDfH retains a limited share of up to 20% of net income from selected income-generating projects for a limited period,  depending on the nature of the partnership and project. This mechanism strengthens partnership, accountability, and project sustainability while generating resources for reinvestment in sustainable social development initiatives within the same community. This model serves multiple vital purposes:

1. Fostering Ownership and  Investment: By giving communities the majority of share of sustainable economic projects, they experience genuine ownership and partnership. Furthermore, they contribute directly from within the community for their own social welfare. 

2. Enhancing Oversight and Performance: Because GDfH remains a partner throughout the project cycle, both GDfH and the community have a shared interest in achieving successful outcomes. This encourages continuous monitoring, timely problem-solving, and improved accountability. It help projects remain effective and sustainable over the long term. . 

3. Strengthening   Cooperation for Sustainable Development:  The partnership model creates an ongoing platform for collaboration, knowledge transfer, and capacity building. By working together over an extended period, communities gain technical and organizational skills that strengthen their ability to manage future development initiatives independently.