
The Weeknd's XO Humanitarian Fund
Goodwill Ambassador Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye has launched the XO Humanitarian Fund to help feed millions of people on the brink of famine. Help The Weeknd send lifesaving food to the world's hungriest people by donating today.
The Weeknd Launches the XO Humanitarian Fund, Powered by World Food Programme
WFP is honored to partner with The Weeknd to launch the XO Humanitarian Fund, powered by World Food Programme. In addition to a generous donation of $500,000 from The Weeknd, $1 per ticket from his highly anticipated After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour will go to the Fund.
What is the U.N. World Food Programme?
We’re the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives by fighting hunger and famine around the globe.
- 15B meals delivered each year
- 100M+ people fed each year
- 80 countries around the world

The Weeknd + WFP USA

The Weeknd Launches XO Humanitarian Fund
The Weeknd launches the XO Humanitarian Fund, with an initial donation of $500,000, to help stave off hunger and famine around the world.
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The Weeknd Becomes a Goodwill Ambassador for WFP
World Food Program USA announces The Weeknd as the newest U.N. Goodwill Ambassador for WFP.
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The Weeknd Donates $1 Million to Ethiopia
The Weeknd donates $1 million in support of hunger relief efforts in Ethiopia. The significant donation, which equates to 2 million meals, will provide lifesaving food to those affected by conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray Region.
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The Weeknd Joins Other Artists to Raise Funds for Lebanon
The Weeknd joined the #GlobalAidForLebanon campaign, raising funds for the victims of the Beirut explosion and bringing in more than $1.2 million.
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Learn more about how we plan to collaborate to inspire the next generation of humanitarians to help end hunger & make sure no one goes to bed hungry ➡️ https://t.co/tJBtJijAwP #USAgainstHunger pic.twitter.com/IUKWyRhI0M
— World Food Program USA (@WFPUSA) October 8, 2021