RIYADH — Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation (registered in Saudi Arabia), chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal and vice chaired by Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel who is also the Secretary General of the Foundation, announced the launch of its development center for volunteer youth initiatives. The initiative aims to support and develop youth initiatives and voluntary youth groups. The center aims to create a more motivating and professional environment for youth, given the growing interest of young men and women to volunteer in the Kingdom. The center assumes a leading role in the area of volunteer youth initiatives that contribute to communities. A group of dedicated young men and women, recruited by the foundation, established the center under the supervision of Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel. The center is headed by Majid Alkhamis and Lujain Al Ubaid, both active in the field. The center launched its first initiative through supporting “Smile”, a volunteer group which supports children with special needs including orphans, cancer and Down Syndrome patients by organizing visits, entertainment programs and donation campaigns of gifts and necessities in order to bring some happiness into their lives. The group recently organized a “Smile” campaign held in The Kingdom Mall and Nujood Center in Riyadh. The campaign runs until Aug. 10. The group is accepting donations of new toys for children of all age groups to be distributed to special needs children during Eid Al-Fitr. The campaign has received the support of many Saudi celebrities as well. — SG
