For World NGO Day on February 27 2021, the Orange Tree Foundation (OTF) held a Roundtable Talk with Pakistan's thought leaders in the nonprofit sector. A very distinguished panel was invited to talk about a few of the most pertinent challenges and situations faced by nonprofit organizations in Pakistan, including CEO and co-founder of KDSP, Ali Allawala. The remaining panel consisted of Dr. Abdul Bari of The Indus Hospital & Health Network, Mr. Mushtaq Chhapra of The Citizens Foundation, Dr. Ahson Rabbani of the ChildLife Foundation, Ms. Shazia Amjad of Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy and Mr Omar Mateen of OTF.
Ali Allawala was lauded for his efforts and continual provision of high quality services virtually despite the newly arising challenges brought by the pandemic.