Rihanna’s foundation donates $5m to fight coronavirus
Glitz
24 March, 2020, 11:30 am
Last modified: 24 March, 2020, 11:53 am
The 5 million will go to food banks serving the at-risk communities
American popstar Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation has donated $5 million to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
The 32-year-old artist is the latest among a number of celebrities to provide relief fund to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak.
The USD 5 million will go to food banks serving the at-risk communities, testing resources in underprivileged countries, protective equipment and training for health workers and distribution of respiratory supplies, according to a statement on the foundation's website.
Comments
While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.