The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture - AFAC - is an independent regional initiative that offers financial and professional support to emerging and established artists from the Arab region and to cultural institutions engaged in supporting the contemporary Arab art and culture scene. Founded in 2007, AFAC opens annual calls for Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Film, Music, Creative and Critical Writings, Research, Documentary Photography, and Training and Regional Events and supports around 150 to 200 individuals and organizations each year. AFAC encourages sustainability in the arts and culture sector through public and private investments, and through entrepreneurial business practices. To date, AFAC had supported more than more than 1900 artistic and cultural projects.