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Selena Gomez's mental health fund crosses $30 million milestone
The Rare Impact Fund has mobilised over $30 million to expand youth mental health services globally, working with 30 nonprofits across five continents. The initiative aims to raise $100 million to significantly improve access to mental health care resources for young people worldwide.
LSN India ·
Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund has reached a significant fundraising milestone, accumulating more than $30 million in support of youth mental health initiatives across the globe. The fund represents a sustained commitment to addressing mental health education and resource accessibility for young people in diverse regions.
The initiative operates through partnerships with 30 nonprofit organisations spanning five continents, enabling on-ground implementation of mental health programmes tailored to local contexts. This collaborative approach underscores the fund's strategy to create meaningful impact by working with established community-based organisations rather than operating in isolation.
Looking ahead, the fund has set an ambitious target of $100 million to substantially expand the scope and reach of its mental health care accessibility programmes. Recent fundraising events have generated notable corporate and celebrity support, reflecting growing awareness about the critical need for youth mental health interventions.
The scaling of the fund's operations comes amid increasing global recognition of mental health challenges affecting young people. Mental health advocates continue to emphasise that sustained community engagement and investment will be essential to meet the fund's expansion goals and ensure services reach vulnerable youth populations across different geographic and socioeconomic contexts.