Shakira Pledges 10 New Schools for Children in Earthquake-Hit Chocó

Colombian pop star Shakira has announced she will fund the construction of 10 new schools in the Chocó region of Colombia following a devastating earthquake that left the area in ruins. The earthquake caused widespread destruction beyond just physical damage, severely disrupting children's access to education in one of Colombia's most vulnerable regions. Shakira's initiative aims to rebuild educational infrastructure and provide affected children with a path toward a stable future. Chocó is one of Colombia's poorest departments, and the earthquake compounded already difficult living conditions for its residents. The gesture is consistent with Shakira's long history of philanthropy in Colombia, particularly her focus on education through her Pies Descalzos Foundation. The new schools are intended not only to replace destroyed buildings but to serve as lasting community anchors for recovery and development.