Alwaleed Philanthropies is a Saudi non-profit organization whose mission is to build bridges of cultural understanding, develop community, empower women and youth, and provide disaster relief. Our commitment is to humanity without borders.

80s

Our first steps

The journey of Alwaleed Philanthropies dates back more than forty years, when Prince Alwaleed bin Talal began his career as an investor and businessman. His Highness’s passion for philanthropy stemmed from his deep belief in the importance of giving and sharing as a human duty that has strong roots in Islam and Arab traditions. He has always been keen to pay Zakat in its true sense, until it became an essential part of his life.

Prince Alwaleed’s aid strategy revolves around flexibility and a holistic view, going beyond providing food, material and human aid to become a concept of investment in development, culture, education and health through his partners in humanitarian work from civil society institutions active in the fields of enhancing and developing the role of the individual and society in general, and women and children in particular. This strategy has provided an opportunity for diversification in supporting many charitable and humanitarian institutions and associations.

90s

Giving back to the community

Over the years, Prince Alwaleed’s business expanded under the banner of Kingdom Holding Company, and his philanthropic work expanded in parallel. By the 1990s, Prince Alwaleed had become a leading global investor and billionaire, reaping the benefits of his numerous investments around the world. Prince Alwaleed’s business profits continued to rise, and he was keen to continue giving back to society and giving to others, especially in communities in dire need of humanitarian aid and the most basic necessities of life.

2000

Kingdom Foundation for Strategic Initiatives

Prince Alwaleed takes philanthropy personally, ensuring that donations reach pre-determined beneficiaries to positively impact their lives and bring about targeted change.

To formalize the Prince’s charitable work, and to implement the pillars of transparency, real impact, and management with precision and firmness, the “Kingdom Foundation for Strategic Initiatives” was established in 2000.

2010

Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation

In 2010, as the scope of charitable activities expanded, the Foundation was licensed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and renamed the Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation, contributing to a wide range of private humanitarian projects and initiatives.

2020

Alwaleed Philanthropies

Over the four decades of continuous charitable work, the work of Alwaleed Foundations has witnessed radical developments, and the scope of work has changed over the years to adapt to changing circumstances and times.

As a result, the work of the Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation and its three philanthropic institutions was unified under one name: “Alwaleed Philanthropies,” driven by one vision: to contribute to building a world of tolerance, acceptance, equality, and opportunity for all.

Today, Alwaleed Philanthropies operates globally, locally and regionally, and consists of three specialized branches: the first is global, the second is specialized locally in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the last is dedicated to meeting social and community needs in Lebanon.

The Foundation works with a unified goal of carrying out humanitarian work “for humanity”, regardless of race or religion, and directs its efforts across five specific areas: stimulating intercultural understanding, developing communities, empowering women and youth, providing urgent and effective disaster relief, and developing a sustainable environment.

Now, building on its rich history of making tangible positive changes, Alwaleed Philanthropies seeks to build a future of tolerance, acceptance, equality and opportunity for all.