King Faisal Foundation
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| Formation | 1976 |
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| Founders | Abdullah Al Faisal Mohammad Al Faisal Khalid Al Faisal Saud Al Faisal Abdul Rahman Al Faisal Saad Al Faisal Bandar Al Faisal Turki Al Faisal |
| Type | Philanthropic organization[1] |
| Purpose | Research, education, awards, human development, healthcare, humanitarian aid, donations |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Khalid Al Faisal (Managing Director) |
| Website | www |
The King Faisal Foundation (KFF) is an international philanthropic organization established in 1976 with the mission of preserving and perpetuating King Faisal’s legacy.
Following in the steps of King Faisal who had his eyes set on advancement while keeping a foot in tradition, KFF has gained global outreach as it pushes the boundaries to empower the generations of the future. With its wide portfolio of investments, KFF is able to retain its financial autonomy, which allows this vast operation to keep creating and developing programs that serve its purpose. Since its establishment and until 2019, KFF has spent over 2.3 billion Saudi Riyals to support its pillar programmes, philanthropic projects and educational scholarships.
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KFF’s first project was completed in 1979, a milestone followed by endless achievements that have created a positive impact on the advancement of communities all over the world. With its wide portfolio of investments, KFF is able to retain its financial autonomy, which allows this vast operation to keep creating and developing programs that serve its purpose. Since its establishment and until 2015, KFF has spent over 1.9 billion Saudi Riyals to support its pillar programmes, philanthropic projects and educational scholarships.
KFF’s first project was completed in 1979, a milestone followed by endless achievements that have created a positive impact on the advancement of communities all over the world.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "King Faisal Foundation". Retrieved 4 May 2021.
Other websites[change | change source]
- Official website
- King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies Archived 2016-08-20 at the Wayback Machine - official website
- Peter Harrigan, 2000, Rays of Light and Brightness: The King Faisal International Prize Archived 2015-08-23 at the Wayback Machine, Saudi Aramco World
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