Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombian schools and says she will help rebuild
Summary
Colombian singer Shakira visited schools damaged by a strong earthquake in the Chocó region of Colombia. She promised to help rebuild at least 10 schools, working with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation and other groups to support children’s education after the disaster.Key Facts
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on August 10, killing at least 287 people and destroying over 26,000 homes.
- The earthquake damaged more than 265 schools in the Chocó province, where Shakira’s foundation has worked for 22 years.
- Shakira visited Quibdó, Chocó’s capital, to see the damage, meet students, and pledge support for school reconstruction.
- The Howard G. Buffett Foundation will partner with Shakira’s Fundación Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Foundation) to rebuild schools.
- Global Citizen and Live Nation each contributed $500,000 to aid the rebuilding effort.
- Chocó is a poor, remote region with difficult communication and transportation, mainly inhabited by Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities.
- The government reports 194 people missing, though some estimates suggest over 4,100 may be unaccounted for.
- Shakira emphasized the importance of rebuilding schools quickly so children do not lose future educational opportunities.
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