Huda Kattan, The renowned makeup mogul, and founder of Huda Beauty, last week announced that she will be donating $1 million to two humanitarian organizations in Gaza named Human Appeal, and Doctors Without Borders, according to various reports.
Speaking of humanitarian organizations, Kattan in an Instagram post description wrote,
“We wanted to share an update on our donation and who we are partnering with. It’s been very difficult to find the right organizations that can reach the people of Gaza These are the organizations that we will be donating to @doctorswithoutborders & @humanappeal” said Kattan
“In these challenging times, with Gaza completely blocked, it’s not easy to find organizations that can provide immediate aid & guarantee resource delivery for those who need it most.” the main Instagram post content reads
“After careful consideration, we are directing our attention to two organizations. One has on-ground personnel providing essential medical care to victims, while the other is dedicated to providing clean and safe water.” the Instagram post adds
On November 6, Kattan in an Instagram post revealed plans to donate $1 million to humanitarian organizations in Gaza,
“One month has gone by and we’re still seeing tremendous suffering in Gaza. We’re committed to helping in any way we can. Due to the current blockade & humanitarian challenges, it has been incredibly difficult to find ways for aid to enter Gaza, but we are committed to finding a way to reach people there,” the Instagram post description reads
“We will be sharing organizations we are partnering with who are on the ground providing support and who we are partnering with.” the Instagram post description concludes
“It’s been a MONTH of immense suffering in Gaza, and unfortunately things are getting worse,” the main Instagram post content reads
“It’s important that we always stand on the side of the oppressed and use our platform to shed light on any injustice. We cannot stand by and pretend like this is not happening,” the main Instagram post content concludes
“Our Huda Beauty brands, including Huda Beauty, Kayali and WISHFUl, will be donating $1 million to humanitarian organizations in Gaza.” the main Instagram post content concludes
Kattan has been raising awareness on social media about the situation in Palestine. Last week, she asked her followers to help her with a list of brands that support Palestine.
“I’m trying to do my shopping and I’m looking for brands that support Palestine,” says Huda in the Instagram video. “If you guys can please help me and just drop down in the comments section below brands that you know and products that you love that support Palestine, because I want to buy them and I support them and I want to know who they are,” she added.
“Right now, I’m having a little bit of a hard time finding replacements for some of the products I’ve been using before, and more information about brands that are supporting the cause and speaking up for justice and for what’s right and against the genocide.”
“So please if you guys can drop in the comments section down below, share, I want this information I think. a lot of people want this information.” Huda concludes.
ⓘ We at LAFFAZ have had the privilege of working with Huda Kattan’s team for our first digital magazine issue called ‘MENA Top 35 Power Businesswomen 2020’. You can download your copy for Free!
About Huda Kattan
Huda was born in 1983, in Oklahoma, United States, to Iraqi immigrants Ibrahim Kattan and Susu Al Qazzaz. The renowned entrepreneur and makeup mogul, founder of Huda Beauty, one of the fastest-growing beauty brands worldwide, is named one of the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet by TIME Magazine, and Digital Innovator of the Year by Women’s Wear Daily. She is an entrepreneur, internationally recognized beauty authority, Hollywood-trained makeup artist, and content creator. A lifelong passion for beauty led Huda to enroll at a prestigious makeup training school in Los Angeles, cultivating a roster of clientele including A-list celebrities and a royal family.
Soon after, Huda set up her beauty blog HudaBeauty.com, and later launched a YouTube channel, a Facebook page, and an Instagram account by the same name. Huda’s one-of-a-kind beauty tutorials quickly saw her become an Instagram account by the same name.
Huda’s one-of-a-kind beauty tutorials quickly saw her become an industry heavyweight, pioneering beauty trends at every step.
Today, her Instagram account is the most followed beauty brand on Instagram with over 50 million followers while her Facebook page has over 7 million fans and her YouTube channel has garnered over 4 million subscribers.
Guided by her expertise and keen eye for detail, Huda founded her eponymous cosmetics brand Huda Beauty in 2013. With support from sisters Mona and Alya, Huda Beauty launched false eyelashes into Sephora in the Dubai Mall, making eyelash application part of a mainstream beauty ritual. The launch immediately shattered records in the Middle East and soon after in the United States. The Huda Beauty offering now includes a range of lipsticks, lip contouring pencils, textured eyeshadow palettes, and complexion products, all of which have been instant best-sellers across the globe.
ⓘ LAFFAZ is not responsible for the content of external sites. Users are required to read and abide by our Terms & Conditions.
