Alwaleed Philanthropies (formerly "The Al Waleed bin Talal Foundation") is a

charitable Charity is the voluntary provision of assistance to those in need. It serves as a humanitarian act, and is unmotivated by self-interest. Various philosophies about charity exist, with frequent associations with religion. Etymology The word ...

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 (; born 7 March 1955) is a Saudi Arabian billionaire businessman, investor, and a House of Saud royal. In 2008, he was listed on ''Time'' magazine's ''Time 100'', an annual list of the hundred most influential people ...

, a Saudi billionaire businessman, and of the ruling

House of Saud The House of Saud ( ) is the ruling royal family of Saudi Arabia. It is composed of the descendants of Muhammad bin Saud, founder of the Emirate of Diriyah, known as the First Saudi State, (1727–1818), and his brothers, though the ruling ...

. The foundation has established centers and programs in higher education institutions around the world. In 2016, Princess

Lamia bint Majed Al Saud Lamia bint Majid Al Saud () is a Saudi royal who is Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies. Biography Princess Lamia is the daughter of Prince Majed bin Saud, who is the son of King Saud bin Abdulaziz AlSaud. She graduated in 2001 with ...

was appointed Secretary General.

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*{{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