Olivia Rodrigo just did something amazing. She donated all the proceeds from her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival to organizations that help women and girls around the world. The festival was held in Irvine, California, and it featured an all-woman lineup of performers, which is pretty cool. The donation was a whopping $10 million, which is just incredible.
But that’s not all – philanthropist Melinda French Gates matched the donation, bringing the total to $20 million. The funds will be split among ten nonprofit partners, including the Johns Hopkins Center of Indigenous Health, which received a $2 million donation. This organization is doing some really important work, advocating for public health initiatives in Indian Country. The other grant recipients include some amazing organizations like Black Mama’s Matter, Centers for Reproductive Rights, and National Domestic Workers Alliance.
The festival’s nonprofit partners were chosen for their work addressing urgent issues affecting girls and women globally. Olivia Rodrigo said that the festival was created to celebrate the power of women supporting each other, and she’s grateful to everyone who helped make the donation possible. The funds will be used to support some really important causes, like the Johns Hopkins Center’s vision for Thriving Indigenous Communities Worldwide. It’s just so inspiring to see people using their platforms to make a positive impact, and I’m sure this donation will make a real difference in the lives of women and girls around the world.