The Weeknd offers 1.8 million euros for supplies for Gaza residents

In April 2023, before the outbreak of war in Gaza following the October 7 massacre perpetrated by Hamas, singer The Weeknd donated some 2.3 million euros to the UN World Food Program. It was then a question of financing four million meals “for the Palestinian people”, according to the press release published by the international body. On Monday, the Canadian singer reiterated his gesture in favor of the Gazans, by offering, via his humanitarian fund XO (the name of his label), subsidies amounting to 1.8 million euros to the World Food Program.

In the UN press release, it is specified that this funding must provide 157,000 Palestinians with meals for a month. This donation will take the form of the delivery of 1,500 tonnes of wheat to Gaza, the equivalent of 18 million loaves of bread. The international organization underlined the vital interest of this aid. “With famine looming in Gaza, Abel's generous support will help provide lifesaving assistance to thousands of Palestinian families who are starving every day,” the UN said. We are extremely grateful to him for his contribution, his compassion and for his unwavering devotion to the WFP and the Palestinian people.”

Also read: Israel-Palestine: singer The Weeknd donates 2.3 million euros to Gaza

The Weekend encouraged its fans on social media to participate however “they can,” by donating to the United Nations food program. The Canadian singer, through his charitable fund, is very involved in humanitarian causes. Goodwill ambassador since 2021, his action has already made it possible to raise some 2.5 million dollars in 2021 for Ethiopia, the country of origin of his parents. This artist, who claims the influence of Prince, Michael Jackson, R.Kelly and Aster Aweke, has already received, in 2015 and 2021, the Allan Slaight Prize which distinguishes in Canada personalities who “support humanitarian causes”.

Save Your Tears par The Weeknd