Shakira funds school for 1700 students in Colombia
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Shakira donated nearly $4 million to build the Lomas del Peyé Educational Institution in Cartagena, Colombia. Through her Pies Descalzos Foundation, Shakira provided 46% of the $8 million budget, with the remaining funds coming from public and private partners.
The school, which opened in 2014, sits on 7780 square meters in the La María neighborhood and provides education for 1700 students from early childhood through secondary school.
The school features 55 specialized spaces including classrooms, a library, a dining hall, sports facilities, and a community center, aiming to support families beyond traditional schooling. During construction, the project created between 350 and 400 jobs, with 60% of the workforce coming from nearby neighborhoods. More than ten years after opening, the school continues to serve over 1000 children each year and remains a central part of community life.
In 2024, the foundation celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Lomas del Peyé campus and reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to quality education in Colombia.
