Shakira Opens New School in Barranquilla

Colombian pop star Shakira returned to her home town of Barranquilla Tuesday to inaugurate a school that was funded by her ‘Pies Descalzos’ foundation.

The pop idol said she was part of a generation of artists that no longer tolerates injustice and inequality and that she wants to do something for the people living where she grew up.

“This institution is a reflection of what we want to propose. Therefore I believe that society should ask its government to invest in education. A big part of why I am here is to draw attention to the issue of education,” Shakira said during the opening.

The school, located in one of the coastal regions poorest areas, will focus on bilingual and art education for the poor students.

Shakira reads to Children

I’ve added photographs to the gallery of Shakira reading to children at the Oyster-Adams Bilingual Elementry School in Washington today where she announced a sister-school relationship with a Colombian elementary school. Shakira’s Barefoot Foundation (Pies Descalzos) works with schools attended by children displaced by the civil war.

Shakira recognized for her humanitarian work

For her continuous efforts to help those who have less, the Colombian singer Shakira will be honored today at the Alma awards ceremony to be held in Pasadena, California, and bringing together the artistic community in Latin America.

“We will honor Shakira for the work he has done with the foundation  created long ago… I do not think everyone knows the attention she has put into educating children…” stated Janet Murguia, Chairperson of the National Council of La Raza in press statements.

It may be recalled that the entertainer is not only goodwill ambassador for UNICEF but also does a great deal of humanitarian work through foundations ALAS and Pies Descalzos.

Pies Descalzos currently benefiting some five thousand poor children from Colombia, where several schools were built that not only fuel but also provide medical assistance.

Source: Infobae.com