Alwaleed's Orboun Khair initiative gets positive feedback

RIYADH — Alwaleed Philanthropies, chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, has launched its “Orboun Khair” initiative in partnership with Al-Wafa Women’s Philanthropic Association in Riyadh as part of its commitment to supporting local communities. The campaign kicked off with the start of Eid Al-Adha holidays and will run until the end of September. As part of the campaign’s goals, Alwaleed Philanthropies has helped 315 people who rely on store credit when buying food and basic items for their homes by paying off their debts through Al-Wafa Women’s Philanthropic Association while also establishing a fund to pay off more people’s store debts. Additionally, Alwaleed Philanthropies has also established a fund in Al-Wafa Women’s Philanthropic Association that aims to pay off more people’s store debts. People can support “Orboun Khair” by either visiting the nearest mini-market and paying off other families’ store debts or by transferring money to Al-Wafa’s dedicated bank account (SA3350000000/032141386389) with Saudi Hollandi Bank. With the aim of encouraging the spirit of giving and strengthening the bonds between community members, Alwaleed Philanthropies has launched an online awareness campaign to promote the initiative on all platforms. By sharing the concept with its audience, the foundation hopes to inspire people and other NGOs to carry out acts of kindness and charity in their local communities. Princess Lamia Bint Majed, secretary-general of Alwaleed Philanthropies, stated: “I am thrilled that Orboun Khair has received wide coverage and positive feedback. We hope that this campaign inspires people to carry out individual acts of kindness for their neighbors and communities. These acts may seem small, but they make a world of difference.” Alwaleed Philanthropies has been carrying out humanitarian activities in 120 countries for the past 35 years without any racial, religious or gender discrimination. — SG