Shawn Mendes Launches Self-Titled Organization To 'Inspire, Empower, And Act'

Shawn Mendes has long since had his share of success, and he's looking to use his platform to pay it forward to fans.


The singer took to Instagram on Wednesday (August 28) to announce the launch of his business to do just that. The Shawn Mendes Foundation was created to "inspire, empower, and act."


"For a long time, I’ve wanted to find a way to amplify the causes that my fans care deeply about, and to further help them make their voices heard," he captioned a fast video clip about the structure. "Our generation has the power to change the future of our planet, and to help carry that change forward for so several generations to follow. With that, I’m so excited to announce the launch of @ShawnFoundation, to support causes that are essential to my fans and our generation."


The clip alongside Mendes's heartfelt caption briefly shows the singer performing to fans, visiting them in the hospital, and interacting with groups of fans holding inspirational signs.


"I will work alongside my fans to help distribute them with a platform and the means to give back and take action. For more statistics, head to ShawnMendesFoundation.Org x," he advised. The structure will be launching two campaigns in the near future with REVERB, an environmental nonprofit that supports the artists decrease their environmental footprint, and SickKids in Canada, a Toronto-based categorize that works alongside children's hospitals to prepare positive change.


Shortly immediately after Shawn's announcement, fans eager to get involved ended up crashing the website. The power. We love a philanthropic king, right considering that. Between a steamy performance with Camila Cabello at the 2019 VMAs and this awesome initiative, Shawn is putting smiles on just about everyone's faces – except those of us who wanted to be able to see the pair kiss. That would have fully made our day.