Melinda Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo Daisy Chain Fields $20 M Nonprofit
Melinda French Gates has pledged to double the $10 million raised by Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival for women-focused nonprofits. The total $20 million donation will be distributed among ten organizations supporting reproductive health, domestic worker rights, and indigenous health.
Why it matters
This significant philanthropic contribution highlights the intersection of celebrity activism and high-impact charitable funding for gender-focused social causes.
After Olivia Rodrigo announced Friday that Daisy Chain Fields had raised $10 million for women-focused nonprofits, Melinda French Gates has doubled that number, totaling the donation to $20 million.
Before her headlining set Saturday night, the “drop dead” singer took the stage to thank all of the musicians who took part in the festival. She began, “The fact that they took the time out of their insanely busy schedules to come and do this festival for free is something I’m so grateful for. Because of that, and because of all of you who came to hang out today, I can stand on the stage and say we are donating $10 million to 10 incredible charities.” Related Stories Music Olivia Rodrigo's Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Will Be a Showing of Unity -- Even for Photographers Music Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Raises $10 Million for Women-Focused Nonprofits
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