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George & Amal Clooney Make $100,000 Donation Following Beirut Explosion

Photo credit: Rachel Murray - Getty Images
Photo credit: Rachel Murray - Getty Images

From Harper's BAZAAR

  • George and Amal Clooney have donated $100,000 to three charities in support of those affected by the devastating explosion in Beirut on Tuesday.

  • More than 130 people are known to have died, with thousands more injured, following the deadly explosion in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon.

  • It's believed that the explosion may be linked to 2,750 tons of highly explosive ammonium nitrate, which was being stored in a warehouse near the port, per The New York Times.


George and Amal Clooney are showing their support for the victims of the deadly explosion that took place in Beirut on Tuesday. So far, more than 130 people have been confirmed dead with thousands more injured after a terrifying blast leveled the city's port, destroying buildings throughout the area and leaving hundreds of thousands displaced.

In a statement obtained by People, the Clooneys explained, "We're both deeply concerned for the people of Beirut and the devastation they've faced in the last few days." The couple continued, "Three charitable organizations we've found are providing essential relief on the ground: the Lebanese Red Cross, Impact Lebanon, and Baytna Baytak."

George and Amal also encouraged anyone who can to support the people of Lebanon who have been affected by the tragedy. Their statement explained, "We will be donating $100,000 to these charities and hope that others will help in any way they can."

The level of devastation caused by the explosion has left more than 300,000 residents homeless, and a state of emergency has been called in the city. A Lebanese-British human rights barrister, Amal was born in Beirut as Amal Alamuddin. Her family left Lebanon for England when she was very young on account of the Lebanese Civil War.

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