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Shakira Charity Work, Events and Causes

Charity biography

Shakira

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.”

Charities & foundations supported (9)

Shakira has supported the following charities:

Other supporters of the same charities & foundations

Alicia Keys  Angelina Jolie  Angélique Kidjo  Annie Lennox  Beastie Boys  Bon Jovi  Bono  Brad Pitt  Chris Daughtry  Claudia Schiffer  Danny Glover  Dave Matthews  Madonna  Pink  Salma Hayek

Causes supported

Adoption, Fostering, Orphans, AIDS, At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths, Children, Disaster Relief, Education, Environment, Family/Parent Support, Health, Homelessness, Human Rights, Hunger, Mental Challenges, Physical Challenges, Poverty, Women

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