Shakira Pledges US$1.25 M to Rebuild Earthquake-Damaged Schools in Chocó
Colombia’s Shakira has pledged US$1.25 million toward rebuilding schools and educational infrastructure damaged by the earthquake that struck Colombia’s Pacific region on August 10, announcing a major recovery initiative during a visit to Chocó on Monday. The award-winning singer and pop superstar arrived in Quibdó accompanied by American philanthropist Howard Graham Buffett, representatives of…
Colombian pop star Shakira pledged US$1.25 million to rebuild earthquake-damaged schools and infrastructure in Chocó, a region in Colombia's Pacific region. The donation was made during a visit to Quibdó, accompanied by American philanthropist Howard Graham Buffett and representatives from CAF, the development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The initiative aims to rebuild the Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó, a significant higher-education institution damaged by the earthquake. Shakira, along with Buffett, will focus on constructing 10 new schools in the department. The initial US$1.25 million commitment is contributed by various organizations, including Live Nation, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, and CAF.
Shakira emphasized that schools provide children with stability and routine after the disaster, and the reopening of schools can help restore normalcy for the affected communities. The earthquake caused extensive damage across western Colombia, with Chocó being one of the hardest-hit areas. The singer called on international governments, private companies, and philanthropic organizations to join the reconstruction efforts, particularly appealing to the governments of Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
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