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Thursday, November 17 2022 - 22:47
AsiaNet
First Saudi Philanthropy Launches its Digital Center on the Metaverse During Tolerance day
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

The initiative is a significant leap for Alwaleed Philanthropies and its 
partners in bridging the physical and virtual worlds

Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud, 
launched their latest innovative initiative on the metaverse, a center that 
combines multiple virtual spaces to provide users with an unparalleled digital 
and cultural experience. AP launched the center during the International Day 
for Tolerance, which is an annual observance day declared by UNESCO in 1995 to 
generate public awareness on the dangers of intolerance. The initiative is in 
line with AP's mission to bridge the gap between cultures and forge the way for 
global communities to become more open and tolerant, utilizing the latest 
disruptive 3D technology to spread their message throughout the world to 
connect with the younger generation.

The experience will be live on the Decentraland platform where attendees can 
explore the multi-story building showcasing elements of historical stories 
while linking diversified cultures together. The development of the digital 
experience was inspired by AP's mandate since their founding over 4 decades ago 
to build, and nurture tolerance across humanity.

"Alwaleed Philanthropies is committed to deploy collective efforts towards 
exposing minds and dismantling borders, as we believe in an open world and 
operate on the concept of creating an impact on people's lives globally. Our 
commitment to mankind, is to permanently be on the lookout for innovative 
approaches as we build connections for better cultural understanding as well as 
boundless tolerance. At Alwaleed Philanthropies, we initiate and collaborate, 
to come together for good deeds, through cooperating with a range of 
philanthropic, governmental and educational organizations to combat poverty, 
empower women and youth, develop communities, provide disaster relief and 
create cultural understanding", said HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud, 
Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies.

Alwaleed Philanthropies is one of the first Saudi philanthropies to 
meaningfully activate the metaverse with a social purpose and mission to spread 
the message of tolerance, cultural exchange and inclusivity extending from the 
physical world to the digital world. Alwaleed Philanthropies is committed to 
continuously explore new channels and technologies that empower humans and 
highlight important causes. It is worth noting this center will be reflecting 
all Alwaleed Philanthropies focus areas and is only the start for Alwaleed 
Philanthropies plans on the metaverse.

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SOURCE: Alwaleed Philanthropies
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