" Palestine on my mind , in my blood and on my heart . "
Supermodel sistersGigi HadidandBella Hadidhave teamed up to support the relief efforts for Palestinian families.
According to theHollywood Reporter, Gigi and her little sister are collectively donating $1 million “earmarked for equal distribution among four organizations with a focus on children and families:HEAL Palestine,Palestine Children’s Relief Fund(PCRF),World Central Kitchen(WCK), andUnited Nations Relief Works Agency(UNRWA).”
The organizations are designed to support humanitarian aid, including psychological services, assistance for displaced families, and food and medical programs for Palestinians affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The Hadid sisters' donation comes only days after Bella’s publicfashion statementduring her trip to theCannes Film Festival, where she wore a keffiyeh dress.
In a May 29 Instagram post, Bellashared, “Palestine on my mind, in my blood and on my heart. Always… While I still have to go to work, even through this horror, to wear our culture makes me a proud Palestinian & I want the world to continue to see Palestine wherever we go.”
“I want to highlight designers that have highlighted the Palestinian cause through the years. This is a Kiffiyeh dress made by#michaelandhushi@hushi5in 2001. A beautiful way to represent the history, labor of love, resilience and, most importantly, the art of historic Palestinian embroidery,” she continued.
The 27-year-old fashion model went on to describe the significance of the “Palestinian Kiffiyeh.” The patterns on the scarf symbolize “olive leaves” and “strength, resilience, and perseverance.”
Gigi has alsosharedher beliefs on social including her lengthy Oct. 10 Instagram post posted only days after the initial Oct. 7 Hamas attack. “My thoughts are with all those affected by this unjustifiable tragedy, and every day that innocent lives are taken by this conflict —too many of which are children.”
