Originally posted to the Middle East Monitor website, 11 September, 2020
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has made “an extremely generous” donation to two young boys who have been selling lemonade to raise money for people affected by the ongoing crisis in Yemen, an Instagram account for the appeal has said.
Six-year-old best friends, Ayaan Moosa and Mikaeel Ishaaq, from east London set up the stall more than nine weeks ago after learning about the crisis in Yemen.
Together, the pair have managed to raise over £67,000 after a boost from Jolie, according to a BBC report.
Jolie, who is a special envoy to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), reportedly reached out to the young duo and their families via a representative in the UK after hearing about their campaign on the BBC News website.
The Hollywood actress wrote to the pair, thanking the boys for their efforts, saying: “Dear Ayaan and Mikaeel. Thank you for what you and your friends are doing to help children in Yemen. I’m sorry I’m not able to buy a lemonade from you, but I’d still like to make a donation to your stand. Love, Angelina.”
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