The Weekend Donates $1 Million to Ethiopia’s Hunger Relief Efforts.

The Weeknd is doing his part to combat starvation. He took to Twitter to share his reasons for donating
and to encourage others to open their hearts and their wallets.

“My heart breaks for my people of Ethiopia as innocent civilians ranging from small children to the
elderly are being senselessly murdered and entire villages are being displaced out of fear and
destruction. I will be donating $1 million to provide 2 million meals through the United Nations World
Food Programme and encourage those who can to please give as well”.

The singer is not new to putting his money into good causes and charitable efforts. In February, he
teamed up with Postmates to donate 150 meals to healthcare workers in Tampa, Florida, in honour of
Black History Month.

Last June, The Weeknd donated $200,000 to the Black Lives Matter Global Network, $200,000 to The
Colin Kaepernick Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative, and another $100,000 to the National
Bail Out. In total, his posted donations come to $500,000.

The Weeknd also shared a link to the World Food Program USA, where those interested can donate as
well.