Alwaleed Philanthropies
| Founded | 1980[1] |
|---|---|
| Founder | Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud |
| Type | Charitable and humanitarian foundation |
| Focus | Education, humanitarian, orphanage, poverty |
| Location | |
Area served | Global |
| Method | Donations and grants |
Secretary General | Lamia bint Majed Al Saud |
| Website | Official website |
Formerly called | Al Waleed bin Talal Humanitarian Foundation[2] |
Alwaleed Philanthropies (formerly "The Al Waleed bin Talal Foundation") is a charitable and philanthropic organization founded by Al-Waleed bin Talal, a Saudi billionaire businessman, and of the ruling House of Saud.[3][4][5] The foundation has established centers and programs in higher education institutions around the world.[6][7][8]
In 2016, Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud was appointed Secretary General.[9][10]
References
- ^ Alwaleed Philanthropies website, Letter from the Founder
- ^ (2003) Alwaleed Bin Talal Humanitarian Foundation in Lebanon Archived 9 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine. The Libanmall Website, Retrieved 8 September 2011
- ^ News (16 June 2010) New centre to promote cultural ties Archived 15 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine. The University of Edinburgh Website, Retrieved 8 September 2011
- ^ Arab News (3 September 2011) Alwaleed Foundation donates SR300,000 to charity Archived 10 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Arab News, Retrieved 8 September 2011
- ^ Prince Alwaleed, Donates $100,000 to Children’s Foundation, Seychelles. The Middle East Times, Retrieved 8 September 2011
- ^ Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centers. The Georgetown University, Retrieved 8 September 2011
- ^ University of Exeter website, Celebrations to mark two decades of Alwaleed Philanthropies’ support for University of Exeter students, article by Duncan Sandes dated April 30, 2024
- ^ Future Learn website, FutureLearn forms Strategic Partnership with Alwaleed Philanthropies to Enhance Educational Opportunities, article dated May 22, 2024
- ^ "HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud | The Business of Philanthropy". www.businessofphilanthropy.org. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ Soubrouillard, Régis; Conesa, Pierre; Haoues, Seniguer; Farhat, Sofia Karampali (21 April 2021). Le Lobby saoudien en France (in French). Denoël. ISBN 978-2-207-16065-7.