Global pop star Rihanna has contributed USD 5 million for coronavirus relief efforts. She made this generous contribution through her non-profit organisation, the Clara Lionel Foundation. The foundation announced the same through its Twitter account on March 21st.
"We’ve responded to COVID-19 by distributing $5 million to @PIH @DirectRelief @FeedingAmerica @rescueorg @WHO & #Barbados to prepare communities w/ critical protective gear, medical supplies, equipment and access to food across multiple regions. #CLF #HealthcareHeroes," the post said:
“Never has it been more important or urgent to protect and prepare marginalized and underserved communities –those who will be hit hardest by this pandemic,” CLF’s executive director, Justine Lucas added to the statement.
The 32-year-old pop star launched the foundation back in 2012, naming it after her grandparents. It aims to support and fund "groundbreaking and effective education, health and emergency response programs around the world."
The $5 million will fund protective gear for hospital workers and first responders, local food banks that serve the elderly, distributing respiratory supplies and streamlining a process for testing and care in countries like Malawi and Haiti.
The foundation is partnering with organisations like Direct Relief, Partners In Health, Feeding America, the International Rescue Committee and the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
Earlier this year, the Umbrella singer had called for everyone to unite to "fix this world together" while being honored at the NAACP Image Awards.
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