Olird organizations supporting reproductive health, including access to abortions, and maternal health care as part of her first-ever Daisy Chain Fields music festival
Net proceeds for the music festival, which celebrates women in music, will go toward 10 nonprofit organizations, the festival had previously announced
Daisy Chain Fields brings together artists like Chappell Roan, Doechii, Bikini Kill and Stevie Nicks for a sold-out festival in Irvine on Saturday, Aug. 29
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“Daisy Chain Fields was created to celebrate the power of what can happen when we come together to support one another,” Rodrigo said in a statement
The Grammy-winning singer described the organizations’ work as “incredibly important.”
“I’m so grateful to every person who bought a ticket, every artist who waived their fee, every sponsor for signing onto a brand new festival, and every donation that helped get to $10 million dollars to support women and girls,” Rodrigo said
Here’s a brief description of what these 10 organizations do:
Baby2Baby provides children in need with diapers, clothing and basic necessities. The nonprofit says it distributes basic essentials to foster care agencies, homeless shelters, domestic violence programs and more
Black Mamas Matter Alliance aims to address maternal health inequities among Black women and improve their maternal health outcomes, including by cultivating research and through policy change. The alliance, a network of Black-led and Black women-led organizations and professionals, “foster connections and collaborations between mainstream entities and Black women-led initiatives.”
The Center for Reproductive Rights is a legal organization protecting reproductive rights and reproductive health globally. Among what the Center for Reproductive Rights does is advocate against the rollback of abortion rights and works to overturn restrictive abortion laws
FreeFrom works to end gender-based violence and offers programs centered around finances and cash assistance, community building events, access to survivor experts for various skills and more
Jhpiego aims to improve access to critical health care globally, operating in over 35 countries
Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health promotes health equity for Indigenous peoples through public health programs, education, research, policy advocacy and more
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National Domestic Workers Alliance works to win labor rights and protections for domestic workers like nannies, housecleaners and more. The nonprofit organizes domestic workers, provides them with leadership training and re
National Institute for Reproductive Health partners with state and local advocates to provide strategic guidance, support and funding for access to reproductive health care. NIRH works with groups “invested in this fight to pass laws that expand access to abortion and contraception and advance health equity.”
National Women’s Law Center advocates for “gender justice” through the courts and in public policy. Their goals include ensuring everyone has access to abortions, birth control and strengthening workplace harassment laws
Planned Parenthood provides sexual and reproductive health care for people nationwide, such as STD testing and providing abortion care at clinics, as well as sex education
What time does Daisy Chain Fields start?
The festival opens at 10:30 a.m. PT. Saturday
When does Daisy Chain Fields end?
The festival will close its entrances at 10 p.m., which is when Oliing set
Where is the Daisy Chain Fields music festival?
Daisy Chain Fields music festival is at Great Park in Irvine. Great Park is located at 8000 Great Park Blvd
Will Daisy Chain Fields be streamed?
Technically, no. But iHeartRadio will stream part of her set the next day
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Paris Barraza is a reporter covering Los Angeles and Southern California for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her atpbarraza@usatodayco.com
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