Macklemore's $1m pledge

Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after being dropped for pro-Palestinian comments onstage at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.

“bring the conversation back to where it belongs”

Six aid recipients

The six donation recipients included Medical Aid for Palestinians, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and UNRWA USA.

Immediate impact

Alicia Phillips Mandaville, acting CEO of Anera, said even if bombs don’t fall nightly, rubble remains and children remain traumatized.

“even if you don’t see bombs falling every night, the rubble is still there”

Gaza crisis updates

Tareq Hailat, director of strategic engagement at Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, said his phone rings all the time with calls from Gaza bleeding and asking for help.

“there’s this notion that there’s a ceasefire. but it’s not true”

Ongoing suffering

Israeli operations have killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since a fragile ceasefire took effect last October.

Flexible funding

Anera noted its donation came with no requirements for how to use the money, allowing flexibility for changing conditions.

Macklemore's history

Macklemore previously pledged proceeds from protest anthems 'Hind’s Hall' and 'Hind’s Hall 2' to UNRWA USA.

New donations

YouTube star Rachel announced $1 million to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and called for others to match the gift.

More support

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he would match Sheeran’s $2 million donation for aid in the region.

Increased awareness

Anera gained more than 8,000 followers since Macklemore tagged its account, hoping to introduce new younger audiences.