Aramex is supporting the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) providing shipping services forartists and authors in the Middle East.
AFAC is an independent initiative committed to empowering artists, authors and filmmakersacross the region through grants, partnerships and advocacy for the arts.
Under the partnership, Aramex is providing express services for individuals and organizationsapplying for financial support under AFAC’s Grant Making programme, which provides special grantsfor artistic and cultural projects.
Nurturing the development of the region’s thriving arts community, AFAC welcomed submissionsfrom independent artists and cultural institutions pursuing various types of artistic ventures.
“With the help of Aramex, applicants were able to send their applications to AFAC from allover the world. Given that the number of submissions received this year is double that of lastyear, we recognize Aramex’s contribution to a good cause such as AFA,” said Fairooz Tamimi, AFAC’sexecutive director.
“Aramex is known for working with like-minded organizations and AFAC is a partner whichnurtures talent and creativity in our communities, something we care deeply about,” said RajiHatter, Aramex Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer.
AFAC began its grant-making activities in 2007, providing $500,000 to twenty-nine projects.This year, AFAC is planning to grant $800,000 to six categories including independent film andvideo, visual arts, literature, theatre, music, as well as regional cultural exchanges.
