Key Takeaways:

• The World Food Programme is utilizing The Weeknd’s $350,000 donation to ship meals and assist to as much as 200,000 individuals in Jamaica.
• The XO Humanitarian Fund helps international disaster reduction by way of artist-led donations.
• The Weeknd’s donation continues his sample of humanitarian assist, together with previous efforts in Los Angeles and Gaza.

An estimated 6 million individuals have been impacted by Hurricane Melissa in October, with Jamaica taking the toughest hit. As many households proceed recovering from the devastation, The Weeknd donated $350,000 by way of his XO Humanitarian Fund to assist reduction efforts.

Announced on Thursday (Nov. 13) by the World Food Programme (WFP), the “Blinding Lights” singer’s contribution will assist ship meals and emergency assist to as much as 200,000 Jamaicans. “We are grateful to The Weeknd for his generous support for WFP’s urgent relief efforts,” WFP CEO Barron Segar stated in a press assertion.

“His compassion will provide much-needed comfort and resilience to Jamaicans as they navigate this crisis,” Segar added. “When it comes to humanitarian disasters, WFP is among the world’s first responders. But our work is only possible through the generosity of our private sector donors and global partners.”

According to the WFP, they’ve been working carefully with the Jamaican authorities to achieve the “most vulnerable and worst affected” households. To date, their group has already reached greater than 9,000 individuals with meals kits stocked with rice, canned fish and meat, and vegetable oils.

In addition to The Weeknd, a number of different celebrities like Tyrese Gibson, Sean Paul, and Nicki Minaj have stepped up, both donating by way of their foundations or distributing essential supplies straight on the bottom.

Earlier this 12 months, The Weeknd’s XO Humanitarian Fund contributed $1 million towards reduction efforts for Los Angeles’ wildfires. The donation was cut up throughout three teams: the LAFD Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund, and the LA Regional Food Bank — all targeted on supporting victims, firefighters, and rebuilding efforts.

“This city has always been a profound source of inspiration for me, and my thoughts are with everyone impacted during this difficult time,” he wrote in a since-deleted Instagram submit. “My focus remains on supporting the recovery of these communities and aiding its incredible people as they rebuild.”