The Weeknd Drops $3M for Global Hunger Relief and Women’s Empowerment in 2026

The Weeknd Donates $3 Million to Support Global Hunger Relief and Women’s Empowerment in 2026

In 2026, The Weeknd Drops $3M Global to support hunger relief and women’s empowerment initiatives worldwide. Abel Tesfaye announced this contribution as he wrapped up his After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, a four-year journey featuring 176 shows across 67 cities, 30 countries, and five continents.

The $3 million raised this year went to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and Global Citizen. These organizations use the funds to enhance healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for women and girls around the world. Together with The Weeknd, Global Citizen is driving a campaign to break down barriers preventing women and girls from reaching their full potential through securing global commitments.

Since launching his tour in July 2022, The Weeknd’s efforts have raised a total of $8.5 million for the XO Humanitarian Fund and Global Citizen. These contributions support critical programs aimed at fostering sustainable, positive change in vulnerable communities.

Additional Humanitarian Contributions

Beyond his tour-related fundraising, The Weeknd has served as a Global Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Program. His past humanitarian donations also include:

• $2 million for emergency food and nutrition aid in Ethiopia.
• $4.5 million through the XO Humanitarian Fund to provide more than 18 million loaves of bread to families in Gaza.

Since 2020, the Grammy-winning artist has donated over $12.6 million to various charitable causes, reflecting a deep and ongoing commitment to global humanitarian work.

The Weeknd’s philanthropic efforts underscore the influential role artists play in tackling global challenges, leveraging their platforms to drive meaningful support for issues like hunger and gender equality.