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Shakira announces education aid: singer commits $1 million for Colombia
August 18, 2026 at 10:03PM

Shakira visited Quibdó, Colombia, after a devastating earthquake struck the region. She announced one million dollars in educational support for affected children. Live Nation will match a FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund contribution. Shakira also pledged personal resources for the Technological University of Quibdó. The Howard G. Buffett Foundation will partner to build ten new schools.