Shakira janji bina semula sekolah rosak akibat gempa di Colombia

Colombian pop star Shakira has pledged to donate funds to rebuild a damaged school in Quibdo, following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that killed nearly 300 people. The singer visited the Pacific coast region of Colombia, which was hardest hit, alongside American aid worker Howard Buffett, just a week after the disaster. The Shakira's Pies Descalzos Foundation has been active in the western coastal area, neglected for over 20 years, supporting school construction and educational projects for children and young people.

More than 2,800 schools across Colombia were damaged in the earthquake on August 10, mostly in Choco, predominantly inhabited by Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities. Shakira expressed concern that once the emergency phase ends, none of these schools will be rebuilt, leaving many forgotten. She emphasized that children should be able to return to school.

The famous singer, known for hits like "Hips Don't Lie" and "Waka Waka," stated that USD1 million has been pledged for the restoration of the damaged school, the construction of a technical institute, and the building of 10 new schools.