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The 27-year-old "Fearless" singer on Wednesday
made what officials described as a generous donation to the U.S.
Joyful Heart Foundation, whose mission is to educate, support
and campaign on sexual violence issues.
"Joyful Heart is honored to be recognized by Taylor Swift for
our work on behalf of and in service to survivors of domestic
violence, sexual assault, and child abuse," the organization
said in a statement.
Swift on Monday was awarded the symbolic $1 in damages that she
had sought after a federal jury in Denver found that a radio DJ
had grabbed her bottom while posing for a photo with her in
2013.
The pop star delivered unflinching testimony describing the
incident, saying she wanted to help other women make their
voices heard. She said she would donate to organizations that
help sexual assault victims defend themselves.
Joyful Heart's chief executive, Maile M. Zambuto, told the
Huffington Post that Swift's donation was "very generous," but
she did not disclose the amount.
The Joyful Heart Foundation was launched by former "Law & Order;
Special Victims Unit" television star Mariska Hargitay in 2004
with the aim of alleviating the isolation felt by domestic abuse
and sexual assault victims.
The actress has said she was inspired by her role as Detective
Olivia Benson on the crime series and the letters sent to her by
female viewers.
"I hope that Taylor's very public experience - and her decision
to speak out - not only helps empower other victims to speak up
and take action, but offers them solidarity," Hargitay said,
adding that she was "honored by her dedication and commitment to
these issues."
Swift's forceful testimony at the trial also brought expressions
of support form support from singers Kesha and Nelly Furtado and
"Girls" television series creator Lena Dunham.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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