Shakira Leads Million-Dollar Push to Rebuild Schools Following Colombia Earthquake
The Colombian star also committed to rebuilding the Technological University of Chocó, while Howard Buffett will support 10 additional schools. Shakira Leads Million-Dollar Push to Rebuild Schools Following Colombia Earthquake Pedro Camacho
Shakira announced on Monday that she would contribute $1.25 million towards rebuilding schools damaged by the recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia. The funding, which includes contributions from Live Nation, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, will be managed by Shakira's Fundación Pies Descalzos.
The singer personally plans to focus on rebuilding the Technological University of Chocó. She emphasized the importance of ensuring children return to school, stating that every day without education holds back their future. Shakira called for continued support as recovery efforts must persist beyond the initial emergency response.
Philanthropist Howard G. Buffett also pledged to assist by funding the construction of 10 additional schools in Chocó and nearby rural regions. The earthquake, which struck on August 10, has resulted in 287 deaths, 4,147 injuries, and 194 people reported missing across the nation. Nearly 200 schools in Chocó have sustained damage.
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