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The Arab Region has been of interest to the rest of the world for centuries – the philanthropy sector is no exception – and, while much data is collected and knowledge is produced about the region, there hasn’t been enough data and knowledge produced by the region.
This report maps changes in policies, regulatory framework, and infrastructure influencing civil society in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, and Lebanon in a pandemic and a recovery context. For more insights, you can read the full report.
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Explore the Arab Foundations Forum network, member benefits, and objectives for 2022.
Recent or Upcoming Events
Feb 9, 2023
Capacity Development Workshop: Social Impact Assessment by Foundations and Non-Profits
AFF will hold a half-day capacity development module on the underlying frameworks, processes, and tools for social impact assessment (SIA). . . . more
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Philanthropy, the climate crisis and COP27 – a perspective from the Arab region
Naila Farouky is not a climate expert by any stretch of the imagination, and up until 5 years ago, hadn’t really given much thought to the climate crisis in her professional capacity. However, as a representative of the Arab Region’s only network and membership association of philanthropy and civil society actors, She has become engaged in the conversation around climate as much by accident as by necessity.
AFF Events
AFF held its 2022 Welcome Webinar on the 31st of March
AFF held its first webinar in 2022 where the team presented the activities and the plans for the year. The webinar showcased the work of two partners and allowed for members to speak about their experiences with AFF over the years.
You can listen to the webinar’s recording here. You can access the AFF 2022 Overview here.