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AFF Commits to Developing an Arab Regional Climate Commitment
At COP28, we announced our commitment to developing an Arab Regional Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change, with the goal of catalyzing the #PhilanthropyForClimate movement across the region.

AFF at COP28
Are you at this year’s COP? We are co-hosting or speaking at four events with our partners WINGS, Fundación Avina, GIFE and the Islamic Development Bank.
Join us to discuss philanthropy’s crucial role in the climate fight.
Find all the details here!
Call to Action
On Dec. 2, we joined with 10 other philanthropic organizations to commit to accelerated progress and action on climate adaptation and resilience and to call on governments and the private sector work with us and together at and after COP28 toward this collective goal. Learn more and read the call to action here.
Arab Philanthropy Survey
The latest version of our survey has been updated with the aim of gathering insights and hard numbers on how Arab foundations operate, the challenges they face, and how they have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help us build this vital resource here.
AFF & Sawiris Foundation Blog Post: Regional Philanthropy in Times of War: Gaza
Read this recent post co-authored by AFF’s CEO Naila Farouky, calling on philanthropic organizations worldwide to take immediate action to provide support for charities working on the ground in Gaza.
Upcoming Events
Dec. 14, 2023
Speaker Series: Gaza Crisis – United in Action
In the second part of our Speaker Series sessions focused on our Gaza donor appeal, we talk with the American Friends Service Committee and United Palestinian Appeal about how they are using the funds from the appeal to help the community in Gaza, what challenges they face reaching those who need support the most, and how you can contribute to their efforts. Learn more here.
Video
Adopting an Impact Strategy, with Reem Khouri
If you missed the first session of our Speaker Series, with entrepreneur and impact strategy expert Reem Khouri, catch up here!
AFF in 2023
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About the AFF
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