Olivia Rodrigo donates to support Indigenous Health
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Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo gave $2 million to the Center for Indigenous Health at Johns Hopkins University in the United States.
The donation came after the center faced over $1 million in funding cuts for teen pregnancy prevention programs. Rodrigo raised the funds through Daisy Chain Fields, a music festival featuring only women, and Melinda Gates matched her donation, doubling the total to $20 million.
Walls, the Center’s co-director, explained the organization relies on grants and donations to fund its programs and staff, and had experienced recent cuts to federal funding. The center believes a connection through a Hollywood producer led Rodrigo to learn about their work. The Center for Indigenous Health runs five programs for women and girls, including Family Spirit, a long-running home-visiting program that has improved maternal and child health outcomes.
They also operate vaccine programs and a canoe journey focused on reconnecting women and non-binary people with water and traditional practices. The center plans to establish a Daisy Fund, named for Rodrigo’s festival, to provide further funding for programs supporting women and girls. They expect to receive the $2 million donation within the next few months.
