Kim Kardashian West said it is donating $ 1 million (£ 760,000) to help relief efforts in Armenia and the disputed Nagorno Karabakh region.
The reality star, one of the most famous celebrities in the world, sends money to the Armenia Fund, which provides humanitarian development and infrastructure in Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, also known as Artsakh.
Kardashian West39, encourage people to raise awareness or donate to the cause like Conflict continues between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the region.
“We are not bound by borders. We are one global Armenian country together,” she said in a short video clip she posted on Instagram.
“The Armenia Fund is directly assisting those affected during this critical time, with humanitarian aid in the form of food, shelter and medical care,” she added.
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“I have talked about the current situation in Armenia and Artsakh and have held talks with many others to raise awareness of the crisis that we cannot allow its progress.”
The Armenian American superstar, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” has urged the US government to take a stronger stance on the conflict.
Kim, her two sisters Kourtney, 41, Chloe, 36, and her brother Rob, 33, are all of Armenian ancestry, as their late father’s great-grandparents Robert Kardashian are from Armenia.
Kourtney and Khloe also posted similar videos on Instagram.
Fans have watched reality stars travel to the country to learn more about their heritage on their reality show.
The fighting is currently taking place in the disputed pocket Nagorno-KarabakhIt is recognized internationally as part of Azerbaijan, but it is home to Armenians.
It is feared that the fighting in the region could lead to a wider regional conflict.
