"The multilateral development cooperation model spearheaded by LLF has given us an unprecedented opportunity to expand our regional and global efforts to promote sustainable economic and social development in IsDB member countries. Our collaboration with the Lives and Livelihood Fund allows us to best support the most impactful projects in social and economic terms, while ensuring the optimal utilisation of financial resources. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of such a collaborative initiative, which nonetheless presents an ideal model through which we can collectively turn into reality our vison of building a more prosperous world."

Adel Al Hosani, Operations Department Director

"For the past 5 years, the Lives and Livelihoods Fund has made great strides towards its goal of reducing poverty in the member countries of the Islamic Development Bank. In addition to its innovative financing mechanism, the Fund ensures that each project delivers meaningful impact. The LLF's three development priority areas have become even more critical after a remarkably challenging year, which led to immense setbacks across healthcare, agricultural productivity and the development of basic infrastructure. The Gates Foundation remains committed to supporting the LLF's goal of enabling a transition to greater self-reliance."

Hassan Damluji, Deputy Director, Global Policy and Advocacy

“US$ 100 million in grants has been donated by the ISFD to the Lives and Livelihoods Fund to reduce poverty in OIC member countries. With the help of other donors, and the innovative funding approach, the LLF is delivering projects in 13 countries in the Arab, Sub-Saharan Africa and Central Asia regions. Being a donor to the LLF, our aim is to provide poor people the chance to live healthy and productive lives by contributing to protecting communities from the risk of preventable diseases; improving reproductive, maternal and child health; increasing access to sanitation and primary healthcare; and supporting rural development.”

Khemais El Gazzah, Senior Adviser

"There is no doubt that contributing to the projects of the Lives and Livelihoods Fund provides relief to the needy and contributes to the development of the targeted countries through projects implemented in key social sectors. This aligns with the vision of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, which is to extend a hand to the needy without exception."

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General

“As Qatar Fund for Development, a founding member of the Lives and Livelihood Fund, we have been driven by our values to address global challenges that require bold action and effective collaboration. We are proud that the LLF, through its smart and innovative financial model, continues to support millions in over 30 of the least developed and lower middle-income countries to lead healthier lives, attain decent livelihoods and break out of the cycle of poverty. We will continue to support LLF to ensure that we drive the achievement of the SDGs and the commitment to leave no one behind.”

Ali Abdulla Al Dabbagh, Deputy Director General for Planning

"The Lives & Livelihoods Fund has been continually making progress in its mission to help the poorest people in the Muslim world live healthier, more productive lives through investments in health, agriculture, and infrastructure. By innovatively combining grants from donors with capital from the Islamic Development Bank we are able to leverage more concessional funding for our Member Countries than grants can alone to fight diseases and poverty across the Muslim world."

Dr. Mansur Muhtar - Vice President, Operations