The weekend is getting involved in the military conflict in Ethiopia – donating a million dollars, which will provide food for the people who need it.
The singer, who is also a descendant of Ethiopians, has partnered with the US World Food Program – an affiliate of the UN World Food Program – to send more than one million dollars to relief efforts in the North African country. that has been mired in bloodshed and chaos for months.
Specifically, Abel’s money will provide the equivalent of 2 million meals to citizens who have been caught in the middle of rival factions … many of whom are running out of resources, such as food.
TW says: “My heart breaks for my people in Ethiopia, as innocent civilians, from small children to the elderly, are being senseless murdered and entire villages are being displaced by fear and destruction.” He encourages others who can also donate.
If you haven’t heard, Ethiopia has been engaged in a bitter battle with its own people since November – when the Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered an attack on the Liberation Front of the Tigray People – the ruling party in the northern part of the region.
The PM accused them of attacking a government military base and trying to steal weapons and artillery. Remember that all of this came to light after tensions began to form between the two groups for some time and when the country was trying to transition to a democratic system of government. It’s safe to say … it’s complicated.
Meanwhile, the people of Tigray have suffered immensely – many have fled the violence and even more are starving. That’s where Abel’s donation – crazy props entra