Idris Elba launches UN coronavirus fund for poor farmers after recovering from COVID-19

Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people all around globe. Celebrities are urging ir followers to stay home and are also donating to various relief funds. Idris Elba, who was tested positive for coronavirus and has w recovered, is doing same. He has launched U.N fund for poor farmers. Read to kw more.

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Idris Elba launches $40M UN fund

Idris Elba and his wife, model and activist Sabrina Dhowre Elba provided ir support to a fund set up by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). It is to help stop ecomic setback caused by coronavirus leading to a global food crisis. y will reportedly put $40 million into fund to counter effect of virus on food production.

Idris Elba said in a statement that world’s advanced ecomies are in midst of this pandemic right w and, of course, y must do everything y can to help ir own people. But fact is, global action is also a matter of self-interest. Elba stated that as long as pandemic is still raging anywhere, it will pose a threat everywhere.

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Idris Elba was tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-March. He shared news on his social media handles. Later it was revealed that his wife has also been tested positive. couple has been recovering in New Mexico. actor said in an interview that y have been fortunate. y have been staying in a lovely place that is very comfortable for time. He mentioned that y are looking forward to go home.

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Idris Elba has been quite active on his social media handles regarding coronavirus. He appeared in a one-night special event on April 18, 2020, to support frontline workers. event had several celebrities such as Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Chris Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Taylor Swift to name a few.