The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC), founded in 2007 and based in Beirut, is an independent foundation supporting artists, writers, researchers, and organizations from the Arab region. AFAC funds projects in cinema, photography, visual and performing arts, music, literature, and documentary film, as well as research, training, and cultural events. Its mission is to foster a vibrant arts scene, promote open societies, and support both emerging and established voices through grants, training, knowledge-sharing, and audience engagement.