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Rihanna’s foundation donates $5m to fight coronavirus

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24 March, 2020, 11:30 am
Last modified: 24 March, 2020, 11:53 am

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Rihanna’s foundation donates $5m to fight coronavirus

The 5 million will go to food banks serving the at-risk communities

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24 March, 2020, 11:30 am
Last modified: 24 March, 2020, 11:53 am
Rihanna’s foundation donates $5m to fight coronavirus

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.

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