Sabah Al-Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Foundation (SSF) is a non-profit organization established on January 14, 1976, driven by the personal initiative and contribution of the late Amir of Kuwait, Shaikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. Its primary goal is to support education, scientific research, and exceptional students across various fields.

Reflecting the vision of the late Amir, SSF aimed to build a culturally, educationally, academically, and technologically advanced society. Shaikh Sabah Al-Salem emphasized investing in human capital as the ultimate objective, believing that educated generations are the pillars that build nations. He ensured that support extended beyond gender, nationality, or religion.

The charity's objectives are rooted in the conviction that a nation's progress lies fundamentally in the level of its educational system and diverse institutions, supported by both the government and civil society.

The strategy of SSF aims to enhance academic prosperity and encourage students in Kuwait and beyond in their pursuit of scholarly excellence.

In 1985, the SSF building construction began, with Engineer Wael El-Masri making significant contributions to design, supervision, and execution. The building was completed in 1990, becoming an architectural masterpiece in the Sabah Al-Salem area, housing the Foundation’s headquarters, an events hall, and student accommodations.

Following the liberation of Kuwait, SSF hosted the National Committee for Missing Persons and POWs Affairs from 1992 to 2019, led by the late Sheikh Salem Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. The Committee exerted tremendous efforts to unveil the fate of prisoners of war and missing persons, care for their families, and to provide a supportive environment. SSF organized events and seminars dedicated to this national cause.

The legacy of Sabah Al-Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Foundation endures as it continues to champion education, research, and encouragement of scholarship, embodying the late Amir's dedication to the advancement of society.