Yusuf Islam launches charity campaign


03 06 2016

British singer/songwriter Yusuf Islam, also known by his stage name Cat Stevens, has launched a campaign to help child refugees in Europe with a charity gig, taking place June 14.

Islam's charity Small Kindness has partnered with charities Save the Children and Penny Appeal to raise funds. Islam commented 'While the world faces incomprehensible numbers and statistics created by the refugee crisis the tragedy and story of a single soul gets missed. It was difficult to stand by just watching this tragedy without trying to do something. I simply decided to help humanise the narrative and lend my voice to the call for keeping hearts and doors open to every refugee, especially youngsters, who have lost what future they might have once hoped for'. Stars who've voiced their support for the campaign include Kim Kardashian West, Kourtney Kardashian and Jemima Goldsmith.

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