Through her Clara Lionel Foundation, the 'Work' hitmaker is making contribution to 'prepare communities with critical protective gear, medical supplies, equipment and access to food.'
- March 23, 2020
AceShowbiz - Rihanna has pledged $5 million towards coronavirus relief efforts through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF).
Bosses at the 32-year-old "Work" hitmaker's foundation announced the contribution on the Twitter account for the nonprofit on Saturday, March 21, which aims to support and fund "groundbreaking and effective education, health and emergency response programs around the world".
"We've responded to COVID-19 by distributing $5 million to @PIH @DirectRelief @FeedingAmerica @rescueorg @WHO & #Barbados to prepare communities w/ (with) critical protective gear, medical supplies, equipment and access to food across multiple regions. #CLF #HealthcareHeroes," the post read.
The "Umbrella" singer founded the charitable organisation in 2012 in honour of her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite.
CLF Executive Director Justine Lucas discussed the monumental importance of Rihanna's pledge with TMZ, adding: "Never has it been more important or urgent to protect and prepare marginalised and underserved communities -- those who will be hit hardest by this pandemic."
Numerous stars have made donations to help support those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with Ariana Grande and Kanye West both pledging donations to charities.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Kristen Bell, and Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have also donated to coronavirus relief efforts.
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has seen more than 328,000 cases of the virus registered, resulting in a death toll of over 14,300, since it began in December (2019).
