Australia's tween dream and social media sensation, Cody Simpson, is using his fame for a good cause.
The 18-year-old placed his Twitter account in the hands of a Syrian refugee, Thair Orfahi. Speaking to Simpson's 7.2 million followers, Orfahi told the story of his journey from Damascus to Berlin through Egypt in July.
The continuous flow of moving tweets was tagged with the hastag #ShareHumanity, which is an initiative by the United Nations that allows influential people to donate their Twitter feeds to others involved in humanitarian crises across the globe.
"Stories from people affected by humanitarian crises in countries like Syria, South Sudan and Afghanistan will flood the social media feeds of celebrities, influencers and the public in a bid to draw the world’s attention to human suffering across the globe," a statement from the UN said.
This is Orfahi's story:
my feed won’t be the same over the next day, @ThairDamascus is taking over. it’s for a special cause. see you on the 19th #ShareHumanity— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
Making new friends at the Arab International University in Damascus. #Syria #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus pic.twitter.com/H0Uz2gNeYm— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
#Syria is filled with tension and fighting. I’m not sure what the future holds for me here. #Damascus #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus4— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
Yesterday a bomb went off in the street near me, wounding lots of people. #ShareHumanity https://t.co/6z15jA8lgM -@ThairDamascus— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
Syrian refugees now make up 1 in 4 people in #Lebanon. #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
I no longer feel safe in Lebanon, a group of us will leave for #Egypt tomorrow. #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
I’m helping refugees who are struggling with basic needs. @SinaNetwork #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus pic.twitter.com/J97e3FTOgi— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
The security situation in #Egypt is worsening a curfew is now in place. I need to move on. -@ThairDamascus— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
My passport was stolen and I can’t get a new one so I cannot get a visa to stay in #Egypt. #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
Paid US$2000 for the crossing from Alexandria to Italy. Many don’t make it but I need to take the risk. #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
On a boat to Italy w/ 234 other refugees and migrants. Their strength is unbelievable. #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus pic.twitter.com/YUe47RMHMG— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
I have no passport, no money, and no clothes. Nothing. But I am happy to be alive. #Italy #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
I’ve travelled 3248KM so far. It’s hard to say goodbye to Italy but it’s not my best hope for asylum. #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
Heading for Germany what I hope is the final leg of the journey. Have to travel by car to avoid being caught #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 13, 2015
After a long & dangerous trip I arrive in #Munich, the entry point for many migrants. #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus pic.twitter.com/0W7N9lxaK7— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 14, 2015
I’ve arrived in #Berlin and applied for asylum, fingers crossed! #Germany #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 14, 2015
Couldn’t have made it w/o my friends. Patience & courage @Amaltikva @jakob_vf #ShareHumanity -@ThairDamascus pic.twitter.com/qPddXaOH2Y— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 14, 2015
I’m @ThairDamascus thank you @CodySimpson for letting me share my story. pic.twitter.com/KhD58B1Csn— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 14, 2015
Despite the good intentions of the story, and the fact it has been seen by millions of people, some of Simpson's regular fans were struggling to comprehend what was happening.
@CodySimpson don't stay there and stay safe !!— gigi (@biebeespinosa) August 13, 2015
@CodySimpson what! Oh my God. Please take so much care .got Syria in my prayings— Liara Stephanie (@LiiaStephaniie) August 13, 2015
@CodySimpson all i need is ur follow— denise ,, (@coolkidfthes) August 13, 2015
@CodySimpson please leave Syria— chlöe (@chlodysimpson) August 13, 2015
@CodySimpson are u at least okay? Please tell me something these tweets truly scared me— I live for Cody♡ (@MimiSimpsonGrey) August 13, 2015
@CodySimpson babe, you okay? Sound like you're freaking out— GCSE's This Year ! (@hazzas_gold) August 13, 2015
For more humanitarian stories, check out the accounts of Virgin founder Richard Branson, Chinese martial artist Jet Li and Brazilian footballer Kaká over the coming days.