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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
34/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED)

AFED is a regional not-for-profit, non-governmental, membership-based organization headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon, with the status of international organization. Since 2007, AFED has been a public forum for influential eco-advocates. During 8 years, it has become a major dynamic player in the environmental arena. The flagship contribution of AFED is an annual report written and edited by experts on the state of Arab environment, tracking developments and proposing policy measures. Other initiatives include a regional Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) program, Green Economy, public awareness, and environmental education. AFED GOALS Bringing together those concerned about environment and development in the Arab countries, to discuss problems in the light of changing regional and global conditions, and help addressing challenges through appropriate policies. Motivating …

Founded
Headquarters
Beirut
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Lebanon

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Arab Forum for Environment and Development is a regional not-for-profit membership organization headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. It was proclaimed in Beirut in June 2006 as a public forum bringing together stakeholders from business, government, academia, media and civil society …

The Arab Forum for Environment and Development is a regional not-for-profit membership organization headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. It was proclaimed in Beirut in June 2006 as a public forum bringing together stakeholders from business, government, academia, media and civil society across the Arab world. Its secretary general is Najib Saab. AFED promotes environmental awareness and produces annual reports on the state of the Arab environment.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 34
Peer average: 41

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than 82% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 72% of the 57 environment charities in Lebanon it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any environment charities in Lebanon - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Lebanon data
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  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) is an environment nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 34 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Lebanon is 41/100.

Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) is classified as an Environment organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lebanon nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

AFED is a regional not-for-profit, non-governmental, membership-based organization headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon, with the status of international organization. Since 2007, AFED has been a public forum for influential eco-advocates. During 8 years, it has become a major dynamic player in the environmental arena. The flagship contribution of AFED is an annual report written and edited by experts on the state of Arab environment, tracking developments and proposing policy measures. Other initiatives include a regional Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) program, Green Economy, public awareness, and environmental education. AFED GOALS Bringing together those concerned about environment and development in the Arab countries, to discuss problems in the light of changing regional and... Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) is an environment organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2008.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Lebanon

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 205
Arts & Culture 122
Health 119
Advocacy & Civil Rights 114
International 45
Environment this charity 45
Social Services 24
Youth Development 23
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Most common causes in Lebanon

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Human Rights 403
International Development 316
Education 225
Children 207
Youth Development 203
Arts & Culture 188
Health 147
Vocational Training 141

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 4
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED)

What is Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED)?
Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) is a environment non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. AFED is a regional not-for-profit, non-governmental, membership-based organization headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon, with the status of international organization. Since 2007, AFED has been a public forum for influential eco-advocates. During 8 years, it has become a major dynamic player in the environmental arena. The flagship contribution of AFED is an annual report written and edited by experts on the state of Arab environment, tracking developments and proposing policy measures. Other initiatives include a regional Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) program, Green Economy, public awareness, and environmental education. AFED GOALS Bringing together those concerned about environment and development in the Arab countries, to discuss problems in the light of changing regional and global conditions, and help addressing challenges through appropriate policies. Motivating Arab societies to protect the environment, rationally utilize natural resources, and realize sustainable development goals, through positive interaction among policy makers, business leaders, academia, civil society, media, and other stakeholders. Propagating environmental awareness, by supporting environmental education and information and providing capacity building for institutions and civil society organizations.
When was Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) founded?
Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) was founded in 2008.
Where is Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) located?
Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
Is Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) trustworthy?
Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED)'s website?
http://www.afedonline.org/
Are donations to Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.