Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation is undergoing a refresh to focus on climate solutions and women’s entrepreneurship in East Africa, the Caribbean, and the US South. The foundation, named after Rihanna’s grandparents, has been praised for its trust-based giving approach, empowering recipients with unrestricted funding. Rihanna founded the foundation in 2012 with a $516,000 donation after her grandmother’s death, and it has since expanded to support various causes, including arts and culture, health access, and equity. The foundation’s partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation aims to fund artist-led initiatives that protect Barbados’ culture while inspiring new narratives internationally.