AFF NETWORK NEWS
The Role of Arab Foundations in Responding to the Crisis in Gaza, in Alliance Magazine
For the past 11 months, the relentless and ongoing genocide in Gaza has brought a long-standing issue of occupation, colonization, and the subject of much geo-political debate into sharp focus. We’ve watched in horror as the violence has played out before us on our screens, where we’ve seen entire families being eliminated, and where homes, schools, and hospitals have been destroyed…
“Our Comfort is Leading Us Down a Dangerous Path”: Philanthropy in a Changing Global Order
This is an edited and updated version of Naila Farouky’s keynote address delivered at the 5th African Philanthropy Conference on July 31, 2024. You can watch the entire speech on YouTube. Good afternoon. Today, I want to focus on philanthropy in a changing global...
Guest Post: End of the Line for the Gaza Industrial Estate by Charles Arthur
Photo credit: Arne Hoel / World Bank A common argument used to support Israel's assault on Gaza is the claim that Hamas misappropriates aid, using it to fund terrorist activities instead of building up Palestine's infrastructure and boosting economic activity. In...
Guest Blog Post: Five Elements of Every Successful Nonprofit Annual Report
All nonprofit annual reports, regardless of size, length, or format, should include these five essential elements.
How Do We Protect the Christians of Lebanon? By Elie Abouaoun
“How do we protect the Christians of Lebanon?” An article written in Arabic by Dr. Elie Abouaoun, the director of Middle East Programs with the Center for Middle East and Africa at the U.S. Institute of Peace, and a board member of the Arab Foundations Forum.
AFF speaks at “Philanthropy’s Role in International Development Cooperation”
Watch the webinar – This WINGS webinar with UNDP followed a recent convening on philanthropy as an emerging contributor to development cooperation and includes a presentation of highlights of a recent paper commissioned by UNDP.
“People Would Say Our Region is Not Ready For Democracy” – Naila Farouky
Salzburg Global Seminar – The Executive Director of the Arab Foundations Forum discusses continued unrest in Egypt and beyond, and the role of international philanthropy.