Pop star and actor Ariana Grande has launched a new charitable organisation aimed at supporting mental health services, rights, arts education and vulnerable communities, marking a major expansion of her philanthropic work.
Foundation Structure and Funds
The newly-established Brighter Days Ahead Foundation will operate through four separate funds designed to channel support to existing organisations working in areas including civil rights advocacy, mental health care, community assistance and emergency relief. Partner organisations include groups such as Lambda Legal, Trans Lifeline and Humanity Crew.
Protect & Defend Fund
According to the foundation, the Protect & Defend Fund will support LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights and reproductive justice initiatives.
Heal & Dream Fund
The Heal & Dream Fund will focus on expanding access to mental health services and community support.
Seen & Celebrated Fund
The Seen & Celebrated Fund aims to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories.
Emergency Support Fund
The Emergency Support Fund will provide assistance to communities facing crises.
Grande's Vision
Grande, 32, said the foundation's mission is to "support, protect, and provide resources" for vulnerable people in need. She added that the initiative would help expand causes she has supported personally for years while amplifying the work of organisations already active in the field.
The foundation takes its name from Grande's album Eternal Sunshine and its deluxe edition Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead, which was accompanied by a short film.
Recent Controversy
The announcement came just days after Grande publicly criticised the administration of Donald Trump over the use of her song 'Bye' in a White House social media video highlighting immigration enforcement. The singer called the use of her music alongside the footage "barbaric, inhumane" and said her team was seeking its removal.
Current Tour
Grande is currently touring in support of Eternal Sunshine, with a series of performances scheduled across the United States this summer.
