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Shakira pledges $1.25 million for Colombia earthquake relief
Following a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, singer Shakira has pledged significant resources to aid reconstruction efforts in the Chocó department. During a visit to Quibdó, Shakira announced a $1.25 million initiative to support educational infrastructure. This funding includes $500,000 from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and a matching $500,000 from Live Nation, alongside $250,000 from the CAF Development Bank.
Through her Fundación Pies Descalzos, Shakira is working to rebuild damaged schools and restore the Technological University of Chocó, to which she is committing personal resources. Additionally, Shakira and philanthropist Howard G. Buffett have partnered to build 10 new schools in the region to ensure children can return to the classroom.
The earthquake caused widespread destruction, affecting hundreds of schools and leaving thousands of people displaced or injured. Shakira has called upon the international community, specifically mentioning Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom, to support the long-term recovery of the Chocó region.
Entities
Chocó · Fundación Pies Descalzos · Howard Buffett · Howard G. Buffett · Howard G. Buffett Foundation · Live Nation · Quibdó · Shakira · Universidad Tecnológica de Quibdó · Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 18 SOURCES] Global Citizen contributed $500,000 toward reconstruction efforts. www.hola.com · prensadehouston.com · www.la-galerie-du-spectacle.fr · music.mxdwn.com · thatgrapejuice.net · +13 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Approximately 200 schools were affected and 40 were completely destroyed by the earthquake. www.hola.com · prensadehouston.com · www.la-galerie-du-spectacle.fr · music.mxdwn.com · www.breitbart.com · +1 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] Live Nation will contribute $500,000 toward school reconstruction. www.la-galerie-du-spectacle.fr · www.hola.com · prensadehouston.com · music.mxdwn.com · thatgrapejuice.net · +21 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] CAF Development Bank will contribute $250,000 toward reconstruction efforts. www.la-galerie-du-spectacle.fr · www.hola.com · prensadehouston.com · music.mxdwn.com · thatgrapejuice.net · +7 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The earthquake resulted in 280 deaths. www.hola.com · fr.news.yahoo.com · www.la-galerie-du-spectacle.fr · news.yam.md · www.breitbart.com · +4 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] Shakira pledged a total of $1.25 million to rebuild schools in Colombia. www.la-galerie-du-spectacle.fr · caretas.pe · music.mxdwn.com · www.hola.com · prensadehouston.com · +21 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] The Howard G. Buffett Foundation will build 10 new schools in Chocó. www.la-galerie-du-spectacle.fr · prensadehouston.com · music.mxdwn.com · thatgrapejuice.net · revesonline.com · +18 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10. www.la-galerie-du-spectacle.fr · www.hola.com · caretas.pe · music.mxdwn.com · thatgrapejuice.net · +20 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] Shakira will use personal resources to reconstruct the Technological University of Chocó. tvolima.pe · www.lapampadiaxdia.com.ar · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · prensadehouston.com · www.cmjornal.pt · +12 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund will contribute $500,000 toward school reconstruction. www.cmjornal.pt · assamtribune.com · tvolima.pe · www.lapampadiaxdia.com.ar · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · +13 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The earthquake killed at least 280 people. www.cmjornal.pt · uzalendonews.co.ke · mediaindonesia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The earthquake left 3,824 people injured and 377 missing. assamtribune.com