Bella Hadid, Pedro Pascal lead star-studded charity for Palestine, Sudan
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- Bella Hadid and Pedro Pascal host charity event in Los Angeles to support Palestinians and Sudanese.
- Proceeds will benefit Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund and American Sudanese Doctors Association.
Global supermodel Bella Hadid and actor Pedro Pascal headlined a high-profile charity event in Los Angeles to raise support for Palestinians and Sudanese, organized by Sudanese-Canadian poet Mustafa Al-Ahmad. The event, titled Artists for Aid, brought together dozens of artists for a night of performances and advocacy.
Hadid opened the event with a moving speech highlighting the hardships faced by Palestinians and Sudanese. "Even remembering and speaking about their struggles is a form of protest and support," she said.
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Addressing the audience alongside Pascal and Mustafa, Hadid emphasized the urgency of the moment. "For the people of Palestine and Sudan, yes, they deserve our applause. Families face unimaginable losses, displacement, hunger, and violence. Tonight we try to protect them from the genocidal threats seeking to erase them," she said.
She added, "Even remembering itself is a form of protest. Whatever we can do with words, with love, and making sure their voices are always heard, that is what matters most… this cause is very important to both of us."
The event featured performances by top international artists including Shawn Mendes, Clairo, Jazmine Sullivan, Daniel Caesar, Mustafa, Omar Apollo, Raven Lyn, Alex G, and more. All proceeds will be split equally between the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund and the American Sudanese Doctors Association.
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Mustafa, known professionally as Mustafa the Poet, shared his gratitude on Instagram: "A true thank you to all these artists who donated their time and voices to this event. Reaching this stage was not easy."
The evening combined music, poetry, and advocacy, aiming to raise awareness and funding for communities affected by conflict and humanitarian crises in Palestine and Sudan.
