Talk about a power couple! Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher reportedly donated $1 million to Syrian refugees to two different charities - perhaps they were drawn to help those in need, as it is the season of giving, after all.
The announcement regarding the donation was made on Sunday. As it turns out, the British actor AKA Borat and his "Confessions of A Shopaholic" star wife are giving half of the money to Save the Children.
"The Brothers Grimsby" star and Fisher's Christmas present will help with the expenses for measles vaccinations. Over 250,000 children residing in Northern Syria will benefit from the cause through "the world's leading independent organization for children," People reports.
On the other hand, the other $500,000 was donated to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to help women and children Syrian refugees by providing them with education, health care, shelter, and sanitation.
Chief executive of Save the Children, Justin Forsyth, issued a statement regarding the generous contribution Cohen and Fisher had imparted:
"By allowing us to make their generous donation to Syrian children public, Sacha and Isla are helping highlight the tragedy of the issue today. These are desperate times for Syrian families facing bombs, bullets and torture in Syria. The couple's donation will serve many thousands of lives and protect some of the most vulnerable children."
Meanwhile, IRC CEO and president, David Miliband, referred to the donation as "a great expression of humanity," in addition to being "an example to many others seeking practical ways of making a difference during the Christmas and New Year season."
Sacha Baron Cohen net worth is $110 million. Meanwhile, his wife Isla Fisher net worth is $20 million.
The married couple (since 2010) aren't the only celebrities who have been using their fortune to good use, either. "Tammy" actress Susan Sarandon has also been working with RYOT.org, who aim to provide "humanitarian aid" to refugees attempting to leave Syria.
