The Arab Foundations Forum (AFF) is a not for profit association of foundations that serves as a platform to encourage dialogue and collaboration between philanthropic institutions and key stakeholders involved in the philanthropic sector both in the Arab region and beyond. The founding of a network of Arab foundations came as a result of a rapid increase in the number of foundations in the Arab region, and from the need to create an infrastructure for this emerging philanthropic sector that would support a more strategic culture of giving. AFF contributes to the sustainable institutional development of foundations and initiatives by promoting transparency, accountability and better governance. Through its activities, AFF strives to strengthen the impact of the Arab philanthropic sector by promoting strategic giving and the socially responsible conduct of foundations.