Ahmed Abdullah Al-Juffali Charitable Foundation

About the Foundation

Ahmed Abdullah Al-Juffali Charitable Foundation was established to carry forward a long-standing family commitment to giving, social responsibility, and advancing the rights and opportunities of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

The Foundation works in strategic partnership with the Help Center, a specialized center that has served children and adults with intellectual disabilities for more than four decades, from early childhood through adulthood. Through its educational, therapeutic, health, social, vocational, sports, arts, and community programs, the Help Center helps each person develop their abilities, strengthen their independence, and participate more fully in society.

Ahmed Abdullah Al-Juffali Charitable Foundation’s role is to help make this work possible. Through support for specific initiatives, partnerships, and the development of new work, the Foundation contributes to improving quality of life, strengthening families, creating opportunities, and promoting the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

The Foundation believes that meaningful change goes beyond providing services. It means helping build a society where people with intellectual disabilities are respected, included, supported in making choices about their own lives, and given opportunities to contribute to their communities.

Today, the family of Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Juffali, may God have mercy on him, carries forward his legacy of generosity and service through the Foundation, upholding its founding values while responding to the changing needs of individuals, families, and the wider community.

Ahmed Abdullah Al-Juffali

رحمه الله

Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Juffali - may God have mercy on him - was born in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in 1343 AH - 1924 AD to a prominent Najdi family in the city of Unaizah. At an early age, he showed a passion for charitable and free work. His life partner and companion, the honorable Mrs. Suad Al-Hussaini, said: “Ahmed was a generous person by nature from the beginning... he loved doing good...”

In the early 1940s, he founded with his brothers Ibrahim and Ali the Ibrahim Al-Juffali & Brothers Company, which played a major role in developing a number of sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Thanks to his efforts, it expanded until it became one of the largest companies that contributed to establishing the infrastructure in the Kingdom, establishing the first electrical and telephone stations, transportation, information technology and many other services such as manufacturing, engineering and construction. He headed many positions and was a board member in many bodies, institutions and banks.

Following his numerous charitable works on an individual level, stemming from his spirit of love for doing good and giving, in the year 1405 AH, he - may God have mercy on him - established the “Ahmed Al-Juffali Foundation” to provide assistance on the local and international levels and to operate and support the Aid Center.

Vision

A community where people with intellectual disabilities and their families are supported through strong, lasting partnerships.

Mission

To connect people, organizations, and communities in ways that create real opportunities, practical support, and a better quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Our Three Pillars

Programs and Empowerment

Supporting programs and initiatives that strengthen and expand opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and families to develop abilities and participate fully in community life.

Knowledge and Innovation

Through the Knowledge and Innovation Civic Center (KICC), sharing AJF’s experience and making practical guidance, learning resources and relevant programs accessible.

Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Building lasting relationships with organizations and partners to strengthen initiatives, extend their reach and create opportunities over time.