George & Amal Clooney Donate $100,000 For Beirut Relief Efforts

George and Amal Clooney have donated $100,000 to Beirut relief efforts after a massive explosion rocked the capital city of Lebanon on Aug. 4.

On Aug. 6, the couple pledged to send the money to several charities including the Lebanese Red Cross and Impact Lebanon. Amal was born in Beirut before her family moved to the United Kingdom when she was two years old.

“We’re both deeply concerned for the people of Beirut and the devastation they’ve faced in the last few days,” the Clooneys said in a statement to E. “Three charitable organizations we’ve found are providing essential relief on the ground: the Lebanese Red Cross, Impact Lebanon, and Baytna Baytak. We will be donating $100,000 to these charities and hope that others will help in any way they can.”

The August 4 explosion killed more than 200 people, and more than 100 are still missing. The explosion injured thousands, leveling buildings across the city. The exact cause of the explosion is unclear, though it is linked to a massive amount of ammonium nitrate that had been stored for years at the city’s port.

Many celebrities have spoken out about the explosion, sending their support and calling on their followers to donate.

Ariana Grande tweeted, “my heart, strength and condolences are with Lebanon and everyone affected by this tragedy. please support / donate if you’re able to, i will be doing so too.”