Shakira's Philanthropic Efforts Highlighted Through School Construction in Cartagena
Shakira, the internationally recognized Colombian singer, has significantly contributed to education in Colombia through her Pies Descalzos Foundation. One notable project is the construction of the Institución Educativa Fundación Pies Descalzos Lomas del Peyé in Cartagena. This educational institution, inaugurated in February 2014, had a total cost of US$8 million. Shakira personally donated 46% of this amount, approximately US$3.68 million, with the remaining funds coming from various public and private partners. The school is a substantial facility, covering 7,780 square meters, and is designed to accommodate 1,700 students across different age groups. It features 55 spaces dedicated to educational and community activities, including areas for early childhood, primary and secondary classrooms, a dining hall, a library, sports facilities, and a community center. The project was conceived not just as a school but as a hub for community activities, aiming to foster development for families and residents in...