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Alwaleed Philanthropies

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Alwaleed Philanthropies
Founded1980 (1980)[1]
FounderAl Waleed bin Talal Al Saud
TypeCharitable and humanitarian foundation
FocusEducation, humanitarian, orphanage, poverty
Location
Area served
Global
MethodDonations and grants
Secretary General
Lamia bint Majed Al Saud
WebsiteOfficial 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

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  1. ^ Alwaleed Philanthropies website, Letter from the Founder
  2. ^ (2003) Alwaleed Bin Talal Humanitarian Foundation in Lebanon Archived 9 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine. The Libanmall Website, Retrieved 8 September 2011
  3. ^ 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
  4. ^ 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
  5. ^ Prince Alwaleed, Donates $100,000 to Children’s Foundation, Seychelles. The Middle East Times, Retrieved 8 September 2011
  6. ^ Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centers. The Georgetown University, Retrieved 8 September 2011
  7. ^ 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
  8. ^ Future Learn website, FutureLearn forms Strategic Partnership with Alwaleed Philanthropies to Enhance Educational Opportunities, article dated May 22, 2024
  9. ^ "HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud | The Business of Philanthropy". www.businessofphilanthropy.org. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  10. ^ 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.
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