Savola World Foundation

What Savola World Foundation does

Savola World Foundation (مؤسسة عالم صافولا) is a Saudi non-profit charitable foundation established on October 28, 2019, by Savola Group under license No. 1007 of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector, headquartered in Jeddah. It was created by formalizing Savola Group's CSR department into a standalone legal entity to deliver four interconnected programs across Saudi Arabia: the Yumnak SME business development accelerator for FMCG and food-sector growth-stage companies; the Makeen employment and training program for persons with disabilities; the Negaderha food waste reduction program targeting households and the HORECA sector; and the Ata'a corporate volunteering program for Savola Group employees. The foundation operates through structured cohort cycles, expert mentorship, accredited training curricula (e.g., TVTC-accredited Mentor and Buddy program), and partnerships with government entities (Ministry of HR and Social Development, Authority for the Care of Persons with Disabilities) and international organizations (ILO-GBDN, GAATES, The Valuable 500).

The foundation's "technology stack" consists of programmatic frameworks and digital platforms rather than commercial software products — including the Makeen Employment Portal (launched 2017), an internal Mowaamah awareness platform (launched 2020), and the Negaderha web platform. It holds GAATES International Accreditation for accessibility standards (2013, recertified 2018) and Savola Group received the Mowaamah Gold Certificate in 2021. Outputs are verifiable: 1,273+ persons with disabilities directly employed, 1,000+ trainees coached across 12+ workshops in 2021 alone, three Yumnak cohorts completed with Demo Day pitches at the Social Development Bank, and 14+ local/international awards culminating in the 2025 CSR Gold Award from the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

The business model is non-commercial: Savola World Foundation does not sell products or services and does not charge beneficiaries for program participation. It is funded almost entirely by annual budget allocations from its founder, Savola Group (a diversified MENAT food and retail holding group operating since 1979), with supplementary third-party grants and partnerships enabled by its non-profit legal status. Revenue is not the objective; program funding supports sustainability and social development delivery aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities. The foundation has 11-50 employees and serves beneficiaries, SMEs, persons with disabilities, food-waste stakeholders, and Savola Group employees across all regions of Saudi Arabia.

Name

Savola World Foundation

Legal name

Savola World Foundation (مؤسسة عالم صافولا)

Website

https://savolaworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Savola World Foundation is a Saudi non-profit foundation established by Savola Group in 2019, delivering four programs — Yumnak (SME acceleration), Makeen (disability employment), Negaderha (food waste), and Ata'a (volunteering) — funded entirely by Savola Group to advance sustainability and social development across Saudi Arabia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Social Impact and CSR Programs

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Non-profit social programs
• Disability employment training
• SME business accelerator
• Food waste reduction
• Corporate volunteering programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Savola Group Funding (Primary): Savola Group (the Founder) provides annual budget allocations to fund and develop the CSR and sustainability activities of Savola World Foundation. This is the primary and essentially sole source of funding for the foundation's operations, programs, and initiatives. The foundation does not generate commercial revenue.
2. Third-Party Grants and Partnerships: Savola World Foundation's non-profit legal status enables it to seek funding and form partnerships with government and private sector entities to support its sustainability and social development programs. Revenue is not the goal; funding supports programmatic delivery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Savola World Foundation is a non-profit foundation that runs four social impact programs: the Makeen Program (training and employment of persons with disabilities across Saudi Arabia), the Yumnak Program (a structured 10-stage cohort-based business development accelerator for SMEs in the FMCG and food sectors), the Negaderha Program (national food waste measurement, reduction, and awareness), and the Ata'a Program (corporate volunteering for Savola Group employees). All programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and are funded by Savola Group under a non-profit governance model aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Product overview

Savola World Foundation operates as a unified platform offering four interconnected community development programs: the Makeen Program for disability employment and training, the Negaderha Program for food waste management, the Yumnak Program for SME business development, and the Ata'a Corporate Volunteering Program. Together, these programs address sustainability, social responsibility, economic empowerment, and community engagement across Saudi Arabia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Makeen (مكين): A program focused on training and employment of persons with disabilities at Savola and other companies, launched in 2010
• Yumnak (يُمناك)
• Negaderha (نقدرها)
• Ata'a (عطاء)

Products and services

• Makeen Program (برنامج مكين) An employment and training program for persons with disabilities across Saudi Arabia. The program directly employs people with disabilities within Savola Group companies and private sector partners, and runs accredited training workshops covering disability awareness, the Mentor and Buddy system, and accessible workplace environments. The program has employed over 1,273 people with disabilities and trained more than 1,000 individuals.
• Negaderha Program (برنامج نقدرها) A national food waste reduction program that conducts research on food waste drivers and volumes in Saudi Arabia, equips target groups (households, consumers, and HORECA sector) with practical food waste management tools, and runs community awareness campaigns aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
• Yumnak Program (برنامج يُمناك) A structured 10-stage cohort-based business development accelerator for growth-stage Saudi SMEs in the FMCG, food, agritech, food security, sustainability, retail, logistics, and fintech sectors. Provides expert mentorship across administrative, strategic, planning, financial, marketing, and technical domains, culminating in Demo Day investor pitching and Partnership Day with business partners. Eligible companies must be Saudi-registered with a minimum of SAR 1M in annual sales.
• Ata'a Corporate Volunteering Program (برنامج التطوع المؤسسي عطاء) A corporate volunteering program designed to encourage Savola Group employees to participate in various volunteering activities, supporting personal and professional growth while aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,273+ people with disabilities directly employed through the Makeen program
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Valuable 500coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021In May 2021, Savola Group joined the global initiative The Valuable 500, which aims to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities through the business sector as a major driver of social change.
• International Labor Organization - Global Business and Disability Network (ILO-GBDN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Savola Group signed a cooperation agreement with the ILO in Geneva in 2017, adopting the Global Business and Disability Memorandum. This commits the group to protect the rights of people with disabilities, provide more training and employment opportunities, and cooperate with international organizations to create an attractive work environment. Savola Group obtained membership in ILO-GBDN in 2017.
• The Authority for the Care of Persons with Disabilities (Saudi Arabia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Makeen program engages with the Authority for the Care of Persons with Disabilities, a government entity that aims to empower persons with disabilities, protect their rights, enhance their role in society, and develop appropriate services across sectors. Joint initiatives include the Purple Saturday campaign.
• Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments (GAATES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavola Group achieved International Accreditation Certificate in Universal Accessibility Standards from GAATES in 2013 and was re-certified in 2018. GAATES accreditation validates the organization's commitment to accessible environments for persons with disabilities.
• Savola GroupcoreOthersSavola Group is the founder of Savola World Foundation, providing annual budget allocations to fund and develop the foundation's CSR and sustainability activities. Savola Group is a leading strategic investment holding group in the food and retail sectors in the MENAT region, founded in 1979.
• Panda (Retail)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPanda Retail Company is part of the Savola Group portfolio and represents a major retail distribution channel in Saudi Arabia, enabling reach to Saudi consumers for food and consumer goods.
• Hemam Initiative for the Best Environments Friendly to People with DisabilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavola World Foundation participated as a training and knowledge partner in the Hemam initiative, which aims to promote best environments for people with disabilities.
• Ettam (Saudi Food Bank)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavola World Foundation formed a strategic partnership with Ettam (Saudi Food Bank) for the Hajj Without Waste campaign (1445H/2024), recognized by HRH Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz of the Eastern Province.
• King Khalid FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing Khalid Foundation awarded Savola World Foundation the Non-Profit Organization Excellence award in the Information Technology Standard for 2023.
• National Center for Non-Profit Sector (Saudi Arabia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation currently operates under the supervision of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector (previously under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development until Dec 31, 2022). The center provides regulatory oversight and support for non-profit operations in Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Vision 2030 / National Transformation ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavola World Foundation aligns its strategy with Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program (NTP), particularly in the areas of SME development (increasing SME GDP contribution from 20% to 35%), disability inclusion, food security, and corporate social responsibility.
• Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (Saudi Arabia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Technical and Vocational Training Corporation provided accreditation for the training content of the Makeen program's Mentor and Buddy curriculum in 2020, validating the quality of disability inclusion training.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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