Act For Impact (AFI) was founded in Malaysia in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project sprouted from an initiative by a group of corporate employees from diverse backgrounds, including Malaysian, Australian, Myanmar, Syrian, Somalian, and Indonesian professionals who were actively engaged in volunteer work. Initially established as a charity organization, AFI has since evolved into a global impact and sustainability aggregator platform that bridges social needs with social support.

In 2023, AFI redefined its strategic direction, integrating various social funds—such as public and private donations, charity funds, social investments, endowments, waqf, and microfinance—with social support in the form of public and private volunteering, expert and professional services, community initiatives, and time waqf.

Every initiative launched on the AFI platform undergoes a comprehensive impact and sustainability mapping analysis, assessing its funding structure, theory of change, and logical framework. Progress is meticulously tracked using the AFI Impact Assessment AI Tool, ensuring transparency and measurable outcomes. Initiatives can receive joint funding from CSR funds, social funds, and public donations, with each funding source allocated to specific activities designed to drive meaningful impact.

To enhance accountability, stakeholders can monitor project progress in real time through an initiative dashboard, which provides updates and documentation on ongoing efforts. By uniting diverse funding sources and social contributions, AFI is committed to fostering sustainable, high-impact initiatives that address critical social challenges globally.