The Weeknd has always been generous when it comes to charitable causes he cares about.
In 2020, he donated $1M to the covid relief fund, $500K to combat racial brutality, and $300K to the victims of the port explosion in Beirut. Most recently he has donated $1M to the United Nations World Food Program. This will provide 2 million meals to people who have been displaced in Ethiopia due to conflict.
In November 2020, conflict broke out in Northern Ethiopia between the governments. This has caused violence and has left many with no food or resources. The Weekend took to Instagram to say his heart breaks for the innocent people who are dying. The Weekend was born to Ethiopian immigrants making the cause close to his heart. He encourages anyone who could afford it to donate to Ethiopia.
By: Bella