Angelina Jolie, like the Duchess of Sussex, is originally from Los Angeles. Both women grew up in this city and found fulfillment outside of Hollywood. Currently, they are working to help their hometown as the state faces one of the largest natural disasters in its history. Guess which one gets the most criticism about this? You probably guessed it. Angelina was recently seen in Los Angeles, gathering supplies that she and her son Knox presumably dropped off at a relief center. She also expressed her wish to welcome evacuees into her home, in the Los Feliz neighborhood. Here is an excerpt from a People Magazine exclusive:
According to a source, Angelina Jolie and her six children are volunteering and helping as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California.
“Her children volunteer across the state, asking what people need and getting actively involved,” a person close to Jolie said on January 13. “She went to meet the firefighters at the Rose Bowl and is in close contact with the World Central Kitchen team, an organization she met during a trip to Ukraine in May 2022.”
Angelina is mother to Maddox, 23, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 16. She also spent 20 years working with the United Nations to support refugees displaced by war.
“Overall, she tries to listen and follow directions without showing off,” the source says of Jolie’s efforts to help those affected by the fires, which began on January 7. “She knows the importance of bringing supplies and donating in a discreet way. She doesn’t try to show off or announce her actions, she just tries to listen and learn. »
A source also revealed to PEOPLE last week that Angelina opened her home to friends who were forced to evacuate their own homes in the Los Angeles area after the fires broke out.
Local authorities reported on January 12 that the death toll from the fires now stood at 24, while at least 16 people remained missing. These fires became one of the most destructive disasters in the city’s history.
“Angie has a heavy heart for those who have lost their homes or are affected by the fires,” the source said. “She is doing everything she can to help, including opening her home to evacuated friends. »
[Article de People]
“She went to see the firefighters at the Rose Bowl and stays in close contact with the World Central Kitchen team” – and apparently the photographers didn’t notice her. I understand that Angelina is not trying to make this situation a showcase of her actions, but I think she should take advantage of her social networks and her notoriety to inform people about ways to make donations and the necessary resources. Even sharing links to the Los Angeles Fire Relief Fund and World Central Kitchen could make a real difference! However, I am not criticizing it, I am simply arguing that people should focus on helping rather than worrying about appearances and sharing relevant information to encourage donations.
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Takeaways
- Angelina Jolie engages in volunteer work with victims of the California fires.
- It favors listening and logistical support rather than media exposure of its actions.
- The toll from the fires continues to rise, with human losses and disappearances.
- Organizations like World Central Kitchen play a vital role in supporting disaster victims.
This kind of citizen engagement raises a crucial question: how might public figures better use their influence to mobilize aid in times of crisis? Let’s think together about the potential impact of effective communication in the face of natural disasters.
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