Governor of Riyadh Province Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz launched an SR 50 million endowment program to help poor mothers, the Arab News reported today. Begun by Al-Nahda Charitable Women’s Society, the project is intended to support nearly 2,000 needy women, according to Princess Sarah Al-Faisal, chairperson of the society.

Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz donated SR 10 million [$2.7 million] to the program, while Prince Salman donated SR 3 million [$800,085] – one million each on behalf of his mother, himself and his sons.

Founded 45 years ago, Al-Nahda Charitable Women’s Society aims to promote social development in the Kingdom.

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