{
  "id": 1634345,
  "title": "Shakira Pledges $1.25 Million to Rebuild Colombia Schools After Earthquake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/shakira-pledges-1-25-million-to-rebuild-colombia-schools-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T04:22:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/shakira-global-citizen-live-nation-rebuild-schools-1236318554/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombian pop star Shakira pledged an initial $1.25 million to rebuild schools devastated by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck her homeland on August 10. The superstar made the surprise announcement during a visit to Quibdó, the capital of Chocó province, which suffered extensive damage to nearly 200 schools. Shakira toured damaged classrooms, met with students and educators, and held discussions with local officials. Her $1.25 million pledge includes contributions from Live Nation, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, and the development bank CAF. The funds, managed through her Fundación Pies Descalzos, will be used to rebuild schools and resume children's education. Philanthropist Howard Buffett pledged to rebuild 10 additional schools in Chocó. Shakira emphasized the long-term importance of rebuilding schools, stating that every day children miss out on education is a day they lose future opportunities. The region, one of Colombia's poorest and most isolated, has faced significant challenges in relief efforts due to its river-based transportation and unpaved roads. Shakira's efforts follow a series of commitments from Latin American artists, including Marc Anthony, Chayanne, and Karol G, to help earthquake relief in Colombia and Venezuela.",
  "summary": "Shakira has committed an initial $1.25 million — with Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF — to rebuild schools damaged by the earthquake in Colombia's Chocó region.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shakira pledges $1.25 million to rebuild schools in Colombia after 7.4-magnitude earthquake.",
    "Funds include contributions from Live Nation, FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, and CAF.",
    "Philanthropist Howard Buffett pledges to rebuild 10 additional schools in Chocó."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Shakira's $1.25 million pledge to rebuild Colombia schools devastated by an earthquake underscores her commitment to mitigating the long-term impact of disasters on education, particularly in impoverished regions.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Shakira Visits Quake-hit Colombia Region, Pledges To Rebuild Schools",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/world-shakira-visits-quake-hit-colombia-region-pledges-to-rebuild",
        "published": "2026-08-18T03:50:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}