Shakira Pledges to Rebuild Schools in Earthquake-Affected Colombian Region
Pop star Shakira visited an earthquake-affected region in Colombia and promised to fund the rebuilding of at least 10 schools.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 18, 2026 —
Global music sensation Shakira recently visited a region in her native Colombia that was impacted by earthquakes. During her visit, the artist pledged to fund the reconstruction of a minimum of 10 schools that were affected by seismic activity.
The exact location within Colombia that Shakira visited was not provided in the available information. Details regarding the specific earthquakes that affected the region, including dates and magnitude, were also not specified. The names of the schools slated for rebuilding were also not mentioned.
Shakira’s commitment aims to support the educational infrastructure in areas that have suffered damage from natural disasters. The specifics of the funding amount and the timeline for the rebuilding projects were not disclosed. It was also not stated whether this initiative is part of a larger foundation or charity endeavor associated with the artist.
Further information regarding the selection process for the schools and the timeline for the commencement and completion of the rebuilding efforts is pending. Shakira’s representative’s office did not provide additional details at the time of this report.
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