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 WORLD LEADER I ADMIRE THE MOST:
RIHANNA
Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born on February 20, 1988 in Saint Michael, Barbados. Known simply
as Rihanna, she is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, fashion designer, actress, diplomat, writer,
dancer, and philanthropist. She is known for fusing some Caribbean genres with pop music and for
reinventing her image through the years. Her impact on popular culture has led her to become an
icon of music and fashion, which is why she is referred to as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of
Fashion." Rihanna en considered one of the most influential and successful musical artists of the
21st century.
She began her career in 2003 when she auditioned for music producer Evan
Rogers. She would later sign a six album deal with Def Jam. She became world
famous after the release of her third studio album, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007).
This fact made her a leading figure in the music industry and a sex symbol.
With more than 250 million music productions distributed worldwide, Rihanna is
one of the best-selling artists of all time. She is also the best-selling digital artist of
all time, establishing a brand in The Book Guinness of records.
Rihanna was awarded the "Icon Award" at the 2013 American Music Awards for
her career and contribution to the world of music.
 PROJECTS

Campaigns: her first clothing line, for armani, became available in november 2011.328 rihanna's
song, "skin," was used for the armani jeans and emporio armani underwear campaign. In february
2013, rihanna presented her spring collection at london fashion week for british label river island.
she did it in collaboration with her personal stylist adam selman.
Products: Rihanna has ventured into other companies and industries. In October 2005, Rihanna
signed an endorsement deal with Secret Body Spray. The singer released a book called Rihanna in
October 2010. The book featured photos from her tour and served as the accompaniment to her
fourth studio album Rated R (2009). Rihanna's first fragrance, "Reb'l Fleur", was launched in
January 2011.
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Philanthropy: In 2006, she created her Believe Foundation to help terminally ill children. In 2008,
Rihanna performed the A Girl's Night Out benefit concert series to raise money for the Believe
Foundation. The concerts were free to the public. Money from sponsors and advertisers was donated to
provide medical supplies, school supplies, and toys to children in need. Additionally, Rihanna held a
charity show to raise money for the Children's Orthopedic Center and the Mark Taper-Johnny Mercer
Artists Program.
To help raise awareness and combat HIV / AIDS, Rihanna and other public figures designed clothing for
the line of H&M "Fashion Against AIDS" in February 2008. In September 2008, Rihanna contributed to
the song "Just Stand Up!" with fifteen other female artists, who shared the stage to perform the song live,
during the television special "Stand Up to Cancer." The television special helped raise $ 100 million for
cancer research.In November 2012, Rihanna gave $ 100,000 in food bank donations for Hurricane Sandy.
Rihanna founded the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012, in honor of her grandparents, Clara
and Lionel Braithwaite. Current programs include the Clara Braithwaite Center for
Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados and educational
programs. The foundation organizes an annual fundraising event called the Diamond Ball.
In February 2017, Rihanna was named "Humanitarian of the Year" by the Harvard
Foundation of Harvard University.
On January 3, 2014, Rihanna was part of the MAC Viva Glam campaign, which benefits
women, men and children living with HIV / AIDS.
In 2017, Rihanna and her foundation distributed money in response to Hurricane Harvey
in Texas, Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, and the
earthquake in Mexico.
Education: In September 2016, the Clara Lionel Foundation partnered with the
Global Partnership for Education and Global Citizen in a multi-year initiative to
support education around the world. Through this push, Rihanna hoped to advocate
for more than a quarter of a billion children who are not currently in school, as
well as some 330 million students who are not learning in the schools they are in.
As GPE's new global ambassador, Rihanna aimed to reach more than 60
developing countries, prioritizing those most in need, including children in conflict
and crisis zones.
In early may 2016, rihanna announced a scholarship program through the clara
lionel foundation, which will award students attending college in the united states.
the scholarship is need-based, with scholarships ranging from $ 5,000 to $ 50,000
and can be renewed for up to three more years or until they earn their bachelor's
degree.
in january 2017, rihanna visited malawi with her foundation, where she met with
educators, government officials, and students. eight months later, in august,
rihanna announced a partnership with the bike-sharing platform to fund
scholarships for girls in malawi through the foundation's global scholarship
program, as well as donating bikes to those students to ease transportation
challenges to get there. to class.
RIHANNA IS AMONG THE 25 GREATEST LEADERS IN THE
WORLD IN THE HEAT OF PANDEMIC: THE FORTUNE LIST

16. She was among the first celebrities to make a financial contribution to
those who suffer and will suffer from the pandemic: her non-profit
organization allocated USD 5 million to meet the needs of those families
affected by COVID-19. She also partnered with Jay-Z's Shawn Carter
Foundation and Jack Dorsey to join forces to procure test kits and supplies
for intensive care in Haiti and Malawi.
All the donations that Rihanna has made have made her one of the most beneficial. She is a great
person and all her donations are made from the heart, which is why she has become a world leader
to admire, for me she is an example to follow.
For me these are the most important donations: Cancer research, Food Banks for Hurricane Sandy,
Diamond Ball, Diamond Ball, Fight against covid 19, Fight against AIDS, Education
In the graph you can see the donations with their respective years and the amount of dollars that
Rihanna has donated.
 THESE ARE SOME OF THE DONATIONS I SEEM VERY
IMPORTANT THAT RIHANNA HAS MADE TO THE WORLD

Donations
€ 100,000,000

€ 48,000,000

€ 5,000,000
€ 2,000,000 € 3,000,000 € 2,000,000
€ 100,000

Cancer research Food Banks for Diamond Ball Diamond Ball Fight against covid Fight against AIDS Education
Hurricane Sandy 19
2008 2012 2014 2015 2020 2014
 CONSULTED REFERENCES

• https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/rihanna#2005%e2%80%932006:_inicios_y_primeros_%c3%a9xito
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do-en-plena-pandemia-la-lista-de-fortune/
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cas-universitarias-47067139.html
• https://unaids-test.unaids.org/sites/default/files/unaids/contentassets/documents/pressrelease/2014
/01/20140130_PR_UNAIDS_MAC_es.pdf