Shakira Commits $1.25 Million to Rebuild Colombia Earthquake Schools

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Shakira has pledged an initial $1.25 million to rebuild schools damaged by an earthquake in Colombia’s Chocó region. The commitment comes through a partnership with Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America.

The funding is intended to support reconstruction efforts in the affected area, though further details on the timeline and scope of the rebuilding project were not specified.

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