The children’s YouTube sensation Ms Rachel is known for her cheerful attitude, colourful outfits, educational games and songs for toddlers.
But this week, the instantly recognisable social media performer became the target of pro-Israel supporters after she launched a fairly innocuous fundraiser for children in conflict zones, including Gaza.
“The idea is: I’ll make videos for little ones and all the money raised on my end will go to Save the Children’s Emergency Fund, which will go to children living in conflict,” Ms Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Accurso, said in a video posted on her Instagram.
The planned initiative, “Messages of Love To Children, For Children,” would be on Cameo, a platform which allows users to purchase personalised videos, from which she would fundraise for Gaza, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ukaine.
“Hopefully I can make little ones smile by giving them a personal video,” she continued. “Children should never experience the horrors of war.” ….more
