Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Global Citizen LifeDefeat Poverty Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Donate $250K in Support of Indigenous Students in Canada The donation will help Indigenous post-secondary students grow their careers. Why Global Citizens Should Care Celebrities and influencers have the opportunity to help change the world for the better. By using their platforms to help fight poverty and inspire others to do the same, they can contribute to the overall well-being of their communities — and to the fight against extreme poverty. You can help by taking action here. Celebrity couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have made a donation of $250,000 to help Indigenous post-secondary students access better career opportunities in Canada.