The Prince Laurent Foundation is a
Belgian 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
Prince Laurent of Belgium (Laurent Benoît Baudouin Marie de Saxe-Cobourg; born 19 October 1963) is the second son and youngest child of King Albert II and Queen Paola, and younger brother of King Philippe. Currently, he is 15th in the Belgi ...
.
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) (, KBS; ) is a foundation based in Brussels (Belgium). It seeks to change society for the better and invests in inspiring projects and individuals.
The Foundation was set up in 1976, on the occasion of the 25th ...
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