The Prince Laurent Foundation is a
Belgian
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* Belgians, people from Belgium or of Belgian descent
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non-profit
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organization for the welfare of domestic and wild
animal
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s. It was founded in 1996, under the presidency of
Prince Laurent of Belgium nl, Laurens Benedikt Boudewijn Maria ger, Laurentius Benedikt Balduin Maria
, image = Prince Laurent of Belgium (2015 F).jpg
, caption = Prince Laurent in 2015
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, birth_place = Belvédère Castle, Laeken, Brussels, ...
.
Activities
The activities of the foundation focus on four areas:
# Veterinary dispensaries
# Belgian platform for alternative methods to animal experimentation
# ''Equine Research & Welfare Fund''
# Scientific prizes and awards
See also
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Animal welfare
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KINT-IRGT
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King Baudouin Foundation
The King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) ( nl, Koning Boudewijnstichting, KBS; french: Fondation Roi-Baudouin) is an independent, pluralistic foundation based in Brussels (Belgium). It seeks to change society for the better and invests in inspiring proj ...
Sources
Prince Laurent Foundation
External links
Prince Laurent Foundation
Foundations based in Belgium
1996 establishments in Belgium
Animal welfare organisations based in Belgium
Organizations established in 1996