Secgen Of Alwaleed Philanthropies Stresses Housing As Key To Human Dignity And Security
She made the statement during the panel discussion“The Social and Economic Power of Housing” at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).
According to the princess, Alwaleed Philanthropies has been implementing housing programs around the world for nearly 45 years.
"We have provided 1.2 million housing units and invested more than $5 billion in human development and humanitarian projects. It's not about the houses themselves, but about helping families become independent and self-reliant,” she emphasized.
She cited a joint project with the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Action in Saudi Arabia and Yemen as an example.
“We provided 600 homes, but we didn't stop there. We also implemented vocational training programs that led to employment for Yemeni families. The number of beneficiaries reached nearly 5,000 people,” she noted.
Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud emphasized that by 2030, approximately 60% of the world's population will live in cities, and governments will not be able to address all housing issues on their own.
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