M.I.A. has started a crowdfunding campaign in support of people affected by the recent volcanic eruptions on the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.Last Friday (April 9), the La Soufrière volcano erupted, covering the island in ash and forcing more than 16,000 people to evacuate their homes.
As the BBC reports, the volcano is expected to erupt again over the coming days.M.I.A. announced the fundraiser on Instagram overnight, saying the island country “has been very close to [her] heart”.
The GoFundMe page currently has a target of £100,000, a fifth of which has already been pledged. Funds raised will go towards purchasing essential supplies and providing emergency travel.A post shared by M.I.A.
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