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Shakira Secures $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools After Colombia Earthquake

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Shakira has secured an initial $1.25 million to rebuild schools in her native Colombia that were damaged in the recent devastating earthquake. The singer announced the donation during a visit to one of the country's hardest-hit regions, Billboard reports. Visit to the affected region The Colombian musician visited Quibdó, the capital of the Chocó province, on Monday, where nearly 200 schools were damaged after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake. The e…

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The singer expressed her commitment during a surprise trip to the Chocó department.

·Paris, France
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Shakira arrived in Quibdó, Colombia, in the Chocó department, one of the areas most affected by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake of 10 August. The singer announced $1.25 million for the reconstruction of schools through the Fundación Pies Descalzos and the partner realities of the project. "My commitment is concrete," said the artist, who drew attention to the historical debt of the country towards Chocó. With her also Howard Buffett, son of Warren …

·Turin, Italy
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Shakira has pledged to rebuild at least 10 schools in Colombia following the devastating earthquake that left hundreds dead. The singer made the announcement during a surprise visit to Quibdó, the capital of the Chocó department, one of the areas affected last week by the strongest earthquake to hit the country in recent years. Shakira, 49, whose full name is Shakira Mebarak Ripoll, toured destroyed classrooms and hugged children at the affected…

Colombia continues to look towards reconstruction following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that shook the country last August 10. A week later, two of its most international names have decided to turn their commitment to the country into actions. [...] Shakira and Morat's entry lead the reconstruction of Colombia after the earthquake was first published in Cadena Dial.

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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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