Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and Lady Gaga Announce Global Fundraising Tour ‘Voices for peace’ to Support Children in War-Torn Cities Across Iran, Israel, Gaza, and Palestine

Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and Lady Gaga Announce Global Fundraising Tour to Support Children in War-Torn Cities Across Iran, Israel, Gaza, and Palestine

June 2025 — In an unprecedented act of global solidarity, three of music’s most influential women—Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and Lady Gaga—have joined forces to launch a worldwide fundraising tour aimed at supporting children affected by war in some of the world’s most volatile regions, including Iran, Israel, Gaza, and Palestine.

Dubbed “Voices for Peace: The Global Child Relief Tour,” the ambitious initiative will span over 20 countries, bringing together music, advocacy, and humanitarian outreach. The tour aims to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for the construction of trauma recovery centers, schools, mobile clinics, and emergency food programs for children impacted by conflict.

A Historic Collaboration

This marks the first time Swift, Parton, and Gaga have collaborated on a major philanthropic project. Speaking at the official announcement event in Geneva, hosted in partnership with UNICEF and the World Food Programme, Taylor Swift emphasized the urgency of the mission.

“Children should never grow up hearing bombs instead of bedtime stories,” said Swift. “This tour is not about politics—it’s about protecting innocence, healing trauma, and offering hope where it’s been shattered.”

Dolly Parton, known for her lifelong commitment to children’s education, added:

“If music can bring the world together, then it can certainly help bring healing. We can’t undo the pain these children have endured, but we can help them write a new chapter.”

Lady Gaga, who has long advocated for mental health and social justice, shared her emotional connection to the cause:

“As artists, we have a responsibility to use our platforms to fight for those whose voices have been silenced by war. This isn’t charity—it’s a global act of love.”

Tour Details

The “Voices for Peace” tour will begin in London this August, with confirmed stops in Paris, Berlin, Cairo, Istanbul, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg, and Sydney, before concluding in New York City next summer. While the tour will not directly perform in active war zones for security reasons, all proceeds from global ticket sales, merchandise, and livestreams will go directly to vetted humanitarian organizations operating in the affected areas.

In addition to concerts, each city stop will include:

Pop-up clinics and aid drives Panels on trauma recovery and child protection Local musical collaborations and peace rallies

Global Support Grows

UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the announcement, calling the tour “a symbol of unity in a divided world.” Humanitarian groups working in the region also expressed hope that the initiative would spotlight underreported child suffering in areas where political tension often overshadows humanitarian need.

The tour is also expected to feature surprise guest appearances by global artists, youth choirs from refugee camps, and virtual duets with children from affected communities.

Final Words

As political divisions harden and conflicts escalate across the Middle East, this groundbreaking tour offers a rare counterpoint—a collective gesture of hope, healing, and human connection through music.

With three of the world’s most influential women at its helm, the “Voices for Peace” tour may not just raise funds—it may reshape the global conversation about the most innocent victims of war.