Charity biography
Founded Pies Descalzos, also known as the Barefoot Foundation
Donated 10,000 pairs of tennis shoes to impoverished children in her hometown of Barranquilla
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
In December 2007, Shakira traveled to Bangladesh to visit UNICEF-supported education projects. She also met with women and children affected by Cyclone Sidr.
“I am sorry for what happened to you,” she told cyclone survivors. “But things are going to get better again. I admire your resilience and your patience and how much you can still give when you have so little for yourselves.”
Causes supported
Adoption, Fostering, Orphans, AIDS, At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths, Children, Education, Environment, Health, Human Rights, Hunger, Poverty, Women
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