Alwaleed Philanthropies
| Founded | 1980[1] |
|---|---|
| Founder | Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud |
| Type | Charitable and humanitarian foundation |
| Focus | Education, humanitarian, orphanage, poverty |
| Location(s) | |
Region 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]
History
Alwaleed Philanthropies was founded as the Al Waleed bin Talal Humanitarian Foundation in 1980.[9]
The organization has funded academic centers and Islamic culture educational initiatives at universities such as Georgetown University, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Cambridge, and the American University in Cairo.[10][11][12]
Leadership
In 2016, Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud was appointed Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies. She is also a member of the board of trustees and previously served as the organization's Executive Manager of Media and Communication.[13][14]
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
- ↑ "Alwaleed Philanthropies - A Saudi Arabian NGO empowering humankind". Alwaleed Philanthropies. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "History". ACMCU. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Celebrating Ten Years of the Alwaleed Centre | Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World". Literatures Languages and Culture. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Hall | The American University in Cairo". www.aucegypt.edu. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "HRH Princess Lamia Al Saud". Global Thinkers Forum. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud | The Business of Philanthropy". www.businessofphilanthropy.org. Retrieved 17 May 2026.