Robert Plant, Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, & More Join Forces To Raise Awareness Of The Refugee Crisis

More than 175 artists from across the musical spectrum have banded together in a new video that attempts to raise awareness of the ongoing worldwide refugee crisis. The video, which features worldwide superstars such as Keith Richards, Robert Plant, Bruce Springsteen, and Sting (among others), is called “We Are Not Afraid.”.The goal is to raise funds for the refugee crisis and for victims of religious and political violence around the world. The video’s soundtrack features a song by Nigerian artist Majek Fashek, also called “We Are Not Afraid.”

Other artists that appear in the video are Patti Smith, Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, Debbie Harry, My Morning Jacket, Wilco, Nile Rodgers, Buddy Guy, Brian May, Bonnie Raitt, Questlove, Pussy Riot, George Clinton, Fiona Apple, Thurston Moore, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore, as well as famous actors Robert De Niro, Susan Sarandon, and Fred Armisen, and long time activist Yoko Ono.

All money raised by the campaign will go towards Human Rights Watch and International Rescue Committee.

Watch the powerful video for “We Are Not Afraid” below. You can learn more about the campaign (and donate money to the cause) at this link.