THE WEEKND
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 & Partners Raise $5 Million to Fight Global Hunger
Since the launch of the XO Humanitarian Fund in March 2022, WFP and its Goodwill Ambassador The Weeknd have raised $5 million. These funds will provide food and support to millions of people experiencing severe hunger across the globe. The first allotment will go towards emergency food and nutrition programs in northern Ethiopia.
IMPACT UPDATE
Violent conflict in northern Ethiopia and a drought crisis in country’s southern regions have driven millions of families into devastating levels of severe hunger. An estimated 18% of the entire country (roughly 20 million people) face acute hunger. At a time when rising needs could soon outstrip resources, the first tranche from the XO Humanitarian Fund will provide critical support to two WFP programs in northern Ethiopia: emergency food assistance for nearly 60,000 people in conflict-affected areas and nutritional support for more than 16,000 malnourished children and pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. Overall, these funds will help reach more than 75,000 people across northern Ethiopia.
What is the U.N. World Food PRogramme?
The U.N. World Food Programme saves lives by fighting hunger and famine around the globe.
- 15Bmeals delivered each year
- 100M+people fed each year
- 120countries and territories around the world
The Weeknd + WFP USA
November 28, 2022
The Weeknd Raises $5M Through the XO Humanitarian Fund
The Weeknd and WFP announce that $5 million has been raised through the XO Humanitarian Fund. The funds will bolster WFP’s efforts to fight global hunger, with the first allotment going towards operations in Ethiopia.
July 14, 2022
The Weeknd Kicks Off World Tour with Special Fundraiser
The Weeknd announces that $1 from every ticket sale of his North American After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour will be donated to the XO Humanitarian Fund.
March 3, 2022
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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October 7, 2022
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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April 5, 2021
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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August 24, 2020
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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What’s Happening in Ethiopia?
As the son of Ethiopian immigrants, the recent conflict has had a strong impact on The Weeknd. Learn about the crisis in Northern Ethiopia and why The Weeknd is using his voice to speak out on global hunger.
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Tweet🗣️#ICYMI: We are honored to welcome @theweeknd as a Goodwill Ambassador to @WFP! 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
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