Shakira Rebuilds Schools in Earthquake-Ravaged Colombia | Lubbock News

Shakira’s heart is in Quibdó, Colombia, where she’s rallying global support to rebuild schools shattered by a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Partnering with Howard Buffett and pledging personal funds, she’s launching a $1M+ effort to reconstruct ten schools and restore a key tech university — because every lost day in class is a lost future. With roots in Chocó dating back two decades through her Barefoot Foundation, Shakira knows this region’s resilience and refuses to let it be forgotten. Amid crushing devastation — hundreds dead, thousands homeless — artists and organizations are stepping up, proving that even in ruin, hope and action can rise together. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ad94c2585ce63c5