Los Angeles – International supermodel and activist Bella Hadid has once again drawn global attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, using her platform to highlight the suffering of children following a high-profile relief concert that raised millions of dollars for emergency aid.
The star-studded benefit event, held in Los Angeles, brought together artists, performers and activists in a show of solidarity for children affected by conflict in Gaza and Sudan. The concert succeeded in raising more than $5.5 million for humanitarian organisations working on the ground, with proceeds directed toward medical care, food assistance and essential services for vulnerable families.
Describing the event as deeply personal, Hadid shared emotional reflections on the power of collective action and remembrance. She emphasised that keeping the stories of affected children alive is itself an act of resistance, noting that global attention often fades even as humanitarian suffering continues.
The funds raised are set to support organisations such as the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, which has played a key role in providing medical treatment, clean water and evacuation support to children caught in conflict zones. Some of the children assisted by these programmes were present at the event, underscoring the direct impact of the initiative.
The concert also highlighted the humanitarian emergency in Sudan, with aid directed to medical and relief groups supporting displaced families and children facing severe health risks. By broadening the focus beyond a single region, organisers aimed to stress the interconnected nature of global humanitarian crises.
Hadid, who has consistently spoken out on issues related to Gaza and Palestinian rights, thanked fellow artists and organisers for using art and music as tools for awareness and compassion. She noted that events like these demonstrate how creative communities can mobilise resources and attention for causes often overlooked in mainstream discourse.
Observers say the concert reflects a growing trend of public figures using cultural platforms to influence humanitarian conversations, particularly at a time when traditional diplomatic responses have struggled to ease civilian suffering.
As international concern over Gaza’s humanitarian situation continues, Hadid’s message served as a reminder that sustained global attention and support remain critical for the children and families whose lives have been irrevocably altered by conflict.
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