Thunberg donates $100,000 to support children during pandemic

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Greta Thunberg has said it is 'likely' she contracted the new coronavirus

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has donated a $100,000 prize she won from a Danish foundation to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for use against the COVID-19 pandemic, the world body said Thursday.

"Like the climate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is a child rights crisis," Thunberg, 17, was quoted as saying in the UNICEF statement.

"It will affect all children, now and in the long term, but vulnerable groups will be impacted the most," she added.

"I'm asking everyone to step up and join me in support of UNICEF's vital work to save children's lives, to protect health and continue education."

The Danish anti-poverty non-governmental organization, Human Act, will match the $100,000 donation, the statement added.

UNICEF said the funds would give it a boost as it struggles to support children impacted by anti-virus lockdowns and school closures, particularly in the fields of "food shortages, strained health care systems, violence and lost education."

Thunberg said at the end of March that she had "likely" contracted the coronavirus, after experiencing several symptoms after a trip to central Europe.

haroonsj59 on April 30th, 2020 at 09:45 UTC »

Every time I see this girl pop up on any social media platform she always seems to be doing her part to make the world a better place. Why is it then that she also seems to be a super controversial topic to a lot of people??? ELI5 plz.

heliomega1 on April 30th, 2020 at 07:36 UTC »

You know it's so easy for a teenager to give generously during this time when her funds are LIQUID. Why won't anyone appreciate how difficult it is for billionaires to donate even a fraction of a percent of their market worth to help the fight??

(massive fucking /s)

Witty217 on April 30th, 2020 at 06:06 UTC »

What an awesome person. I love "they put their money where there mouth was" stories. Glad I got here before the inevitable spew of vitriol and hate.