Together We Stand

the world through videoconferencing technology, enabling them to engage in discussions on cross-cultural issues and share their perspectives on pressing global challenges. Weill Cornell Medical College inNewYork is one of the world’s leading medical research centres, attracting doctors and scientists fromevery background to work together to improve global health. The Prince Alwaleed Institute for Computational Biomedicine, created with a US$10 million donation, enables them to harness the full potential of mathematics and computer-based technologies to find solutions to complex medical challenges. The Louvre’s world-leading Islamic Arts Hall was built with a US$23 million donation from Alwaleed Philanthropies. Displaying the world’s richest and most diverse collection of Islamic art, the gallery was opened in 2012 and underlines the strong link between cultures and the humanity of Islam. It is the single biggest donation made so far by Alwaleed Philanthropies. While we are proud of what we have already achieved, we believe we have only just begun our important task. There is, sadly, no shortage of challenges to overcome or individuals and commu- nities denied the opportunities to improve lives for themselves and their families through disease, poverty, prejudice or disaster. Building on our track record and guided by the values, experience and insight of Prince Alwaleed himself, we are determined to continue partnering with all who share our goals to find intelligent solutions to the most pressing problems with compassion, empathy and dedication. demand for their work has been built up by large-scale inter- national exhibitions. In Murad Khane, the institute has restored and built over 100 historic and traditional-style buildings, set up a model community health centre, and established a primary school. Through its partnership with the Arab Initiative for Urban Development, young people in Yemen and Sudan who have dropped out of school and college have been helped back into education and employment. Bridging cultures Alwaleed Philanthropies works to encourage tolerance and intercultural and interfaith dialogue. Through a network of academic centres and other initiatives, we support conversa- tions, exchanges of ideas and innovation and creativity with the aim of healing divides and increasing understanding. Prince Alwaleed Academic Centres have been established at leading universities across the globe, with the aim of fostering understanding across cultures. Centres and programmes have been established and supported at Georgetown andHarvard universities in the United States, at Cambridge and Edinburgh universities in the UK, and at the American universities in Beirut and Cairo. Alwaleed Philanthropies supports innovative solutions harnessing the digital revolution to promote intercultural dialogue. The Soliya’s Connect Program is a virtual platform that connects students from accredited universities all around Image: Aljoharah Alrasheed, Alwaleed Philanthropies Alwaleed Philanthropies works with partners to promote gender equality and support access to education and employment T ogether W e S tand [ 112 ]