THE WEEKND
Goodwill Ambassador
In 2021, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye became a World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador. Since then, he has helped send millions of meals to people on the brink of famine in Gaza and Ethiopia. Join The Weeknd by donating to the XO Humanitarian Fund today.

In partnership with the World Food Programme, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye launched the XO Humanitarian Fund to support the hungriest people around the world. To date, Tesfaye, his partners and fans have raised $6.5 million for the Fund. Tesfaye has directed $4.5 million toward WFP’s emergency response in Gaza and $2 million to support WFP’s emergency food assistance for women and children in Ethiopia.
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The Weeknd
Tweet— World Food Program USA (@WFPUSA) October 8, 2021
#ICYMI: We are honored to welcome @theweeknd as a Goodwill Ambassador to @WFP! Learn more about how we plan to collaborate to inspire the next generation of humanitarians to help end hunger & make sure no one goes to bed hungry
https://t.co/tJBtJijAwP #USAgainstHunger pic.twitter.com/IUKWyRhI0M
What's Happening in Gaza and Ethiopia?
The Weeknd launched the XO Humanitarian Fund to help stave off hunger and famine around the world. Learn about some of world’s worst hunger crises and why The Weeknd is using his voice to speak out on global hunger.


