Kim Kardashian West has announced via social media that she has donated R16.5 million to the Armenia Fund. Armenia is a former Soviet republic situated in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe where fighting has once again erupted with Azerbaijan. At the heart of the decades-old conflict is an area known as the Nagorno-Karabakh region - it is recognised as part of Azerbaijan but is controlled by ethnic Armenians.
Kardashian West, whose late father, Robert Kardashian was of Armenian descent, said: "In Support of Armenia and Artsakh I’m so honoured to be part of today’s global effort to support the @armeniafund.
"I’ve been speaking out about the current situation in Armenia and Artsakh and having conversations with so many others to bring further awareness to the crisis that we cannot allow to advance.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the brave men, women and children. I want everyone to remember that despite the distance that separates us, we are not limited by borders and we are one global Armenian nation together. (sic)"
Kim has also encouraged her followers to support the Armenia fund.
I’m so honored to be part of today’s global effort to support the @ArmeniaFund. I’ve been speaking out about the current situation in Armenia and Artsakh and having conversations with so many others to bring further awareness to the crisis that we cannot allow to advance. pic.twitter.com/SqkzNHhI8T
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) October 10, 2020
