Multiplatinum world artist Abel Tesfaye, higher often known as The Weeknd, has pledged one other $2 million to the Gaza Strip from his XO Humanitarian Fund. The most recent donation goals to offer 18 million loaves of bread to households trapped within the ongoing struggle.
In response to SelectionThe Weeknd’s contribution was made along with the United Nations World Meals Program (WFP), which can present 1,500 metric tons of fortified wheat flour to feed greater than 157,000 Palestinians.
In December final 12 months, The Weeknd pledged $2.5 million, the equal of 4 million emergency meals, to the Gaza Strip amid a extreme meals scarcity. The singer additionally made an pressing enchantment to followers to make private donations amid the disaster plaguing the area. In response to WFP, greater than 1 million Palestinians face catastrophic ranges of starvation in Gaza and require pressing assist.
“With famine looming in Gaza, (The Weeknd’s) beneficiant assist will present very important reduction to 1000’s of Palestinian households who battle within the grip of starvation each day,” mentioned Corinne Fleischer, WFP Director for the Center East, North of Africa and the Jap European Area. “We’re tremendously grateful on your contribution, compassion and your unwavering protection of WFP and the folks of Palestine.”
The philanthropic singer has made headlines previously for his continued donations to worthy causes. In January, The Weeknd made a donation to the Los Angeles-based group College on Wheels to assist greater than 1,000 college students affected by homelessness.
Named a UN Goodwill Ambassador in October 2021, The Weeknd has actively supported WFP’s world starvation reduction mission by way of private donations and the XO Humanitarian Fund. The singer, his companions and followers have raised US$6.5 million so far. Along with directing $4.5 million to operations in Gaza, The Weeknd additionally despatched $2 million to assist WFP’s emergency meals help for girls and youngsters in Ethiopia.
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