One of the most important things that celebrities should be doing with their wealth and influence is making a difference in the world when tragedy strikes. George and Amal Clooney have done just that after the devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, on August 4th.
Amal, who is a Lebanon native, has a personal stake in this horrible tragedy.
At least 135 people were killed and 5000 more were injured in the explosion. Beirut’s city governor Marwan Abboud said up to 300,000 people have lost their homes, according to Variety.
"We’re both deeply concerned for the people of Beirut and the devastation they’ve faced in the last few days,” they said in a statement, and went on to announce that they had decided to donate to the cause and hope that others follow suit.
“Three charitable organizations we’ve found are providing essential relief on the ground: the Lebanese Red Cross, Impact Lebanon, and Baytna Baytak. We will be donating these three $100,000 and hope that others will help in any way they can,” they said.
These charitable acts are common for the couple.
We're so glad to see celebrities giving back in these difficult times.
