Alwaleed Philanthropies donates $300,000 to Georgia’s flood victims

RIYADH: Alwaleed Philanthropies believes in providing vital relief to ease the suffering of victims when disaster strikes.
Alwaleed Philanthropies, chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, contributed with $300,000 to the Georgian government to supports victims after the flood occurred in the Vere River valley in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, on the night of June 13 to 14.
The Vere River is characterized by periodic flash floods, which occurred previously in 1960, 1963, 1972, and 1995, the damages and casualties of the latest crises, at least 19 human fatalities, 36 people were injured, more than 40 families were left homeless and 22,000 people were left without electricity.
The Georgian government reported a preliminary estimated flood damage cost from 18 million to $45 million.
Alwaleed Philanthropies worked for 35 years to support and initiates projects in 94 countries, regardless of gender, race or religion.