<![CDATA[Islamic philanthropic institutions (LAZ) face persistent challenges in designing empowerment programs that genuinely reflect community needs and aspirations. Many initiatives remain structured in a top-down manner, with limited involvement of beneficiaries in the planning process. Active community participation, however, holds significant potential to create programs strategic partners rather than passive recipients. This study examines co-creation models at Dompet Dhuafa, analyzing the transformation of LAZ from fund distributors into facilitators of participatory social change, where programs are designed according to the actual needs of mustahik. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed through in-depth interviews with three key informants: General Manager of ZIS Fundraising, Head of Program Implementation and Monitoring for Economic Empowerment, and Manager of Dakwah. The conceptual framework integrates Islamic Philanthropy theory with five co-creation models. Findings reveal that Dompet Dhuafa, through five co-creation models, experience economy, value co-creation, open innovation, collaborative networks, and community engagement projects has successfully established a collaborative ecosystem that is complex, dynamic, and sustainable. The study concludes that the application of co-creation models at Dompet Dhuafa represents a transformative strategy that integrates Islamic values with participatory practices, ensuring the sustainability of community empowerment programs.]]>
