A New York artist has launched a GoFundMe page to rescue Afghans by flying them out of the country as quickly as possible.
Since the launch of the campaign, Quentin Quarantino raised $550,000 in just two hours. By the end of the day, the total skyrocketed to more than $6 million.
This comes after twenty years of U.S. military intervention and their recent withdrawal, as the Taliban extremist group took control and targeted certain individuals and families.
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This campaign is in hopes to help the human rights lawyers, translators, journalists, artists, activists, and those who are considered at “imminent risk” of being killed.
According to Quarantino, every $550,000 donated will buy two airplanes to Kabul, with “Every $1,500 raised representing a seat in one of the planes, and a life saved.”
Quarantino took to Instagram to share with his 767,000 followers the success the campaign has had so far.
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“Raising five million dollars in less than 24 hours for this rescue mission has given us, and so many around the world, hope for humanity. Most importantly, it’s a direct line to attempt safe passage for Afghans in danger.”
For those interested in donating or learning more information, you can head over to the GoFundMe page.
