Shawn Mendes has just gotten a new tattoo done, adding to his impressive range of body art. The singer-songwriter shared his newest tattoo through Instagram on July 26. The tattoo artist, Kane Navasard, shared the photo with the caption, “A sweet dedication, on the man @shawnmendes. Bookings currently closed.”
Meanwhile, the tattoo is a sweet dedication to the Senorita singer’s 16-year-old younger sister Aaliyah. It is a simple, elegant tattoo reading “Aaliyah Mendes”. Recently, The Shawn Mendes Foundation (SMF) recently announced that Shawn aims to “inspire and empower fans and today’s youth to bring positive change in the world and advocate for causes they care about” by partnering with Global Citizen Year for the Global Citizen Academy. The academy is a “first-of-its-kind leadership experience for high school graduates from around the world to learn powerful and practical skills for a lifetime of social impact.”
The Academy will feature “a curriculum and high profile speakers focused on a range of social issues including racial justice, climate change, and human rights. SMF will be providing USD 250,000 in need-based scholarships to ensure that tuition is not a barrier to entry and students of all economic backgrounds can participate in the Academy,” reports the organization’s website.
“Our world needs young leaders now more than ever,” Shawn said while announcing this news via the Global Citizen Academy’s YouTube. “It’s been truly inspiring to watch so many young activists use their voices. By working with Global Citizen Academy, my hope is that we can empower many more young people around the world with the resources and tools they need to make an impact,” Shawn added.