Colombian singer Shakira announced plans to build 10 new schools [1] and rebuild a university in the Chocó region of Colombia.
The initiative aims to restore educational access in a region devastated by recent strong earthquakes. Because the Chocó department has faced historic neglect, the investment represents a critical effort to stabilize the local humanitarian situation.
During a visit to Quibdó, the philanthropist pledged to rebuild the Universidad Tecnológica de Chocó [1]. The project is part of a broader response to the seismic activity that damaged infrastructure across the region.
"I am going to dedicate my personal efforts to rebuild the Universidad Tecnológica de Chocó," Shakira said [1].
In addition to the university, the singer committed to the construction of 10 new schools [1], [2]. These facilities are intended to replace structures lost or damaged during the earthquakes, ensuring that students can return to their classrooms.
Shakira said the goal is to address a historic debt to the residents of the region. She emphasized that the commitment is to not abandon the people of Chocó until every child can return to school [1].
The effort focuses on the department of Chocó, which has long struggled with infrastructure deficits. By funding these projects personally, the singer is filling a gap in government response to the natural disasters that recently struck the area [1], [2].
"The commitment is not to let go of the hand of the Chocoanos until each one of them can have a normal life," Shakira said [1].
“"I am going to dedicate my personal efforts to rebuild the Universidad Tecnológica de Chocó."”
This commitment highlights the role of high-profile philanthropy in providing immediate disaster relief in regions where state infrastructure is fragile. By targeting both primary schools and a technical university, the project addresses both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term economic mobility for the residents of Quibdó.
