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The Weeknd Donates $2 Million to Alleviate Hunger in Gaza

The artist's contribution will provide essential food supplies to over 157,000 Palestinians amid severe famine conditions.

  • The Weeknd, through his XO Humanitarian Fund, has pledged an additional $2 million to the World Food Programme to support families in Gaza.
  • This donation will translate into more than 18 million loaves of bread, feeding over 157,000 Palestinians for a month.
  • The ongoing conflict in Gaza has escalated to a critical hunger crisis, with the population facing near-famine conditions.
  • Previous contributions by The Weeknd include a $2.5 million donation in December 2023, which helped feed more than 173,000 Palestinians.
  • The World Food Programme and other international bodies have emphasized the urgent need for continued aid to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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