CMA Awards 2019 Arrivals at Music City Center Nashville, TN. Halsey. Nashville, Tennessee, United States. 13 Nov 2019. Reuters/Judy Eddy/WENN.com
Halsey and Naomi Campbell have called on fans to donate to relief efforts in Lebanon following the shocking explosion in Beirut on Tuesday.
Rescue workers in the Lebanese capital are searching for more than 100 people who are missing after a huge explosion devastated the port area, killing at least 100 and injuring more than 4,000 others.
The city was shaken by the blast, which caused a mushroom cloud and was heard as far away as Cyprus. It was reportedly sparked by the ignition of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored unsafely in a warehouse, according to President Michel Aoun.
Many stars were moved by the shocking photos and videos of the incident shared on social media and decided to take action.
Asking fans where she could donate, Halsey tweeted: “My heart is aching looking at these photos in Beirut. I have read from a lot of people that petitions aren’t effective, and donations can result in a dramatic exchange decrease. Can someone share with me direct information about how we can help most effectively and immediately?”
Her followers directed her to the Help Lebanon website, which Naomi also shared in her bio on Instagram. The website provides suggestions for where to donate, including organizations like the Lebanese Red Cross and Disaster Relief Fund.
Posting a picture of herself in Beirut, the supermodel posted: “My thoughts, prayers, and love go out to the people of Lebanon and their families (broken heart and praying emoji) #Beirut #LinkInBio ( my memories of downtown of how I will remember it ).”
Other stars who sent their thoughts and prayers included Kylie Jenner, Bette Midler, Gloria Estefan, and Sara Bareilles.
—Reuters
