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Shakira Pledges $1.25M to Rebuild Quake-Hit Schools

8/19/2026

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Shakira Pledges Aid

Shakira pledged $1.25 million to rebuild 10 schools and the Technological University of Chocó after Aug. 10 quake.
The Aug. 10 quake killed at least 287 people, destroyed 26,000 homes, and funding includes $500,000 from FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, $500,000 from Live Nation and $250,000 from CAF.
On Aug. 17 Shakira visited Quibdó, toured schools with Howard G. Buffett and Nubia Carolina Córdoba, and urged Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom to help.

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President Declares Emergency

President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an economic emergency after the quake and secured a $450 million World Bank credit line.
Housing Minister Jaime Beltrán faced criticism and a pending no-confidence vote after vacationing on a Caribbean beach.
Finance Minister estimated reconstruction costs at a minimum of $6.4 billion.
International donors pledged €2 million from the European Union and $15.5 million from the United States for relief.

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Shakira Pledges Aid

Shakira pledged $1.25 million to rebuild 10 schools and the Technological University of Chocó after Aug. 10 quake.
The Aug. 10 quake killed at least 287 people, destroyed 26,000 homes, and funding includes $500,000 from FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, $500,000 from Live Nation and $250,000 from CAF.
On Aug. 17 Shakira visited Quibdó, toured schools with Howard G. Buffett and Nubia Carolina Córdoba, and urged Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom to help.

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