Alwaleed Philanthropies (formerly the "Al Waleed bin Talal Foundation") is a
charitable
The practice of charity is the voluntary giving of help to those in need, as a humanitarian act, unmotivated by self-interest. There are a number of philosophies about charity, often associated with religion.
Etymology
The word ''charity'' or ...
and
philanthropic
Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives, for the public good, focusing on quality of life". Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private good, focusing on material ...
organization founded by
Al-Waleed bin Talal
Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud ( ar, الوليد بن طلال آل سعود; born 7 March 1955) is a Saudi Arabian billionaire businessman, investor, philanthropist and royal. He was listed on ''Time'' magazine's Time 100, an annual list of the hu ...
. The foundation has established centers and programs at institutions of higher education around the world. In 2016,
Lamia bint Majed Al Saud
Lamia bint Majid Al Saud, Arabic: is a philanthropist from Saudi Arabia, who is a member of the Saudi royal family, as well as Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies and a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
Biography
Princess Lamia is ...
was appointed as secretary general.
References
External links
*{{official website, http://alwaleedphilanthropies.org
2003 establishments in Saudi Arabia
Organizations established in 2003
Charities based in Saudi Arabia
International development agencies
Medical and health organisations based in Saudi Arabia