Shakira announces $500,000 donation for Venezuelan children's education fund

Colombian singer Shakira has pledged significant support for children's education in Venezuela through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The fund will allocate $500,000 to local organizations working to restore educational access for children affected by a devastating earthquake.

In a video shared on Instagram, Shakira emphasized the importance of education, stating, “I am proud to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. I am also proud to share that the fund will allocate $500,000 to support organizations in Venezuela that help children whose education has been interrupted by this terrible tragedy.” The funds aim to help re-enroll students, strengthen teacher support, and re-establish education in affected communities.

The initiative comes in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis. Shakira called upon global leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, to lend their support to the cause. "If you believe that all children deserve the chance to dream, join this effort," she urged.

This endeavor aligns with Shakira's extensive history of humanitarian work. Through her Barefoot Foundation, she has long championed the construction and enhancement of schools for vulnerable children, establishing herself as a prominent advocate for educational access in Latin America.