Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Farhan said: “This award marks a new achievement in our journey towards empowerment and development of the autism sector in the Kingdom”
The Saudi Autism Families Association won the Stevie Award for Innovation in the Middle East and North Africa for its Rishat Tayf project, which develops the artistic skills and talents of people with autism spectrum disorder in the Kingdom.
AFA was honored on Saturday in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
In exhibitions in five cities across the Kingdom, Rishat Tayf displayed thought-provoking paintings created by 100 Saudi visual artists.
Charity auctions were held as part of the exhibitions, which raised more than SR 4 million ($1 million).
The project is in line with the association’s objectives of empowering people with autism spectrum disorder.
It also aims to build financial sustainability for associated projects and centres.
Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Farhan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the association, said: “This award and honor stems from a systematic working strategy aimed at making a difference in the lives of thousands of people with autism spectrum disorder in the Kingdom . ”
He added: “This award marks a new achievement in our journey towards empowerment and development of the autism sector in the Kingdom.”
Two months ago the AFA was also awarded the international Great Place to Work award.
