The Arab Foundations Forum (AFF), in collaboration with the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at the American University in Cairo (AUC), produced an online Arab Encyclopedia on Philanthropy.
"The State of Arab Philanthropy and the Case for Change" written by AFF's CEO, Naila Farouky, takes stock of the state of the sector five years after the beginning of the "Arab Spring."
Atallah Kuttab, founding member of Arab Foundations Forum, writes about "Return on Investment: Philanthropy in the Arab Region"
Clare Woodcraft-Scott, CEO of Emirates Foundation and Chairperson of the Board at Arab Foundations Forum, discusses Emirates Foundation's new financial literacy project "Usruf Sa7" (Money Wise) and the efforts to engage Emirati youth in acquiring useful skills towards financial...
Space for civil society has been closing around the globe, with a noticeable rise in restrictive laws and pushback by state and non-state actors. In mid-June, Ariadne, the European Foundation Centre, and the International Human Rights Funders Group convened...
Arab Foundations Forum's Visual Annual Report: Our Year in Review 2015
Two news items sparked debate across the Arab region recently. One reinforced Gulf stereotypes, while the other highlighted a bold out-of-the-box initiative.
It started with a vision… A future with access to high-impact education programs for all Palestinians. Read the HQSF Annual Report for 2014.
Arab Foundations Forum contributed a guest essay to this year’s CIVICUS Annual “State of Civil Society Report 2015” with a piece on the trends in Arab philanthropy. Find our essay and visit the landing page for all sections of...
AFF member, CIB's Sustainability Ambassadors recently visited the Children's Cancer Hospital 57357 in Cairo to help decorate the hospital's outpatient clinics and help bring a little cheer and Ramadan spirit to the children!