Walt Disney Co. is donating $2 million to humanitarian aid in Israel following the devastating terrorist attacks that hit the country this weekend.
The company is donating $1 million to Magen David Adom, a subsidiary of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies that provides emergency medical care and blood bank services in Israel. It is also donating $1 million to other nonprofits operating in the region, especially those focused on providing services to children.
Disney revealed that company employees have also participated in Disney’s Matching Gifts program that matches eligible employee charitable donations up to $25,000.
“In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks against Jews in Israel last weekend, we must all do what we can to support the innocent people who are experiencing so much pain, violence and uncertainty – especially children,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement. speech. rack. “We condemn these attacks, the hatred that motivated them, and all acts of terrorism, and we will continue to work to find more ways to provide support in the region, and to help the victims, their families, and all those affected by this war have been affected. .”
Earlier on Thursday, Paramount Global donated $1 million to humanitarian relief efforts led by Magen David Adom, NATAL, UJA-Federation of New York and Save the Children. Paramount will also match employee donations with efforts to alleviate suffering in the region.
