The global pop star chose to give away some proceeds from her world tour to organizations that champion women and girls.
Even while in the middle of performing her heart out night after night, Olivia Rodrigo finds the time to give back.
While the Guts World Tour is currently on a break until March 2025, it’s been reported that the singer has donated over $2 million to 10 different global charities. The amount comes from the net proceeds from ticket sales of her concerts.
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Fund 4 Good
This is the latest initiative of Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good, a global initiative dedicated to creating a fair and inclusive future for women and girls.
The singer first launched her project earlier this year in February, posting a video to social media before the very first show of the Guts World Tour at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California.
“Before I pop onstage, I wanted to come on here and talk about something I’m really excited about,” Rodrigo said in the video. “The Fund 4 Good works to support all women, girls and people seeking reproductive health freedom.”
“The fund will directly support community-based nonprofits that champion things like girls’ education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence,” she continued. At every stop, there were Fund 4 Good tables offering resources for fans.
Empowering Women
According to a release, Rodrigo’s chosen charities include the National Network of Abortion Funds in the United States, Women’s Shelters Canada, Women Against Violence Europe, The Pratthanadee Foundation in Thailand, Korea Foundation for Women, Harmony House Limited in Hong Kong, NPO Women’s Saya-Saya in Japan, Aidha in Singapore, Jhpiego in the Philippines, and Wesnet in Australia.
The Philippines stop was a particularly special one for Rodrigo, as it was her first time in her father’s home country.
“Been dreaming of this show for a while,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “My first time in the Philippines and also my biggest venue ever! Thank you to everyone [in] Manila for welcoming me so generously and making me feel so loved.”
To mark the occasion, tickets for Rodrigo’s show at the Philippine Arena were all sold at ₱1,500 each and all the net sales were donated to Jhpiego.
While in the country, the singer visited the organization and was “so impressed by the work they are doing providing healthcare to women and girls in the Philippines.”
“It was the most special show and the most meaningful trip. To say I’m grateful doesn’t even cut it! Mahal kita.”
In her Billboard cover story back in November, the artist reiterated the importance of activism for her, especially after Roe v. Wade was overturned and “considering I performed in many states that currently have abortion bans in place.”
“I wanted to do everything I could to support organizations in each territory that are doing essential work in providing access to health care and other human rights.”
Banner image via Instagram @oliviarodrigo.
