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Shakira Fuels Chocó Rebuilding Efforts
19 Aug
Summary
- Shakira visited earthquake-damaged communities in Quibdó, Colombia.
- Fundación Pies Descalzos partnered for recovery and school rebuilding.
- FIFA and Live Nation pledged $1 million for affected children.
Pop star Shakira visited communities in Quibdó, Chocó, following a devastating earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10. She toured schools damaged by the disaster and used her social media to highlight the challenges faced by children and families, announcing initiatives to help students return to classrooms.
Shakira's Fundación Pies Descalzos is collaborating with various organizations on a recovery program. This initiative focuses on education and rebuilding facilities damaged by the earthquake. The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is dedicating $500,000, matched by Live Nation for a total of $1 million, to support children returning to school.
Furthermore, Shakira announced her personal commitment to rebuilding the Technological University of Quibdó. The Howard G. Buffett Foundation will partner with Fundación Pies Descalzos to build 10 new schools in Chocó, addressing the extensive damage to educational infrastructure across the region.
The earthquake, which occurred recently, caused widespread loss of life and infrastructure damage. Reports indicate 273 lives were lost, with thousands injured, and many homes destroyed or damaged. Educational institutions were heavily impacted, with over 2,198 schools affected.
