# Shakira Pies Descalzos Foundation educational initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shakira-pies-descalzos-foundation-educational-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-23T00:20:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Pies Descalzos Foundation, led by Colombian singer Shakira, continues to expand its educational infrastructure across Colombia. The foundation has established 27 schools to date, focusing on underserved and conflict-affected regions such as La Guajira, Chocó, and Tibú. Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on August 10 that damaged over 200 schools in Chocó, Shakira committed an immediate donation of one million euros and pledged support for the reconstruction of the local Technological University. In Cartagena, the foundation has also contributed approximately $3.68 million—roughly 46% of the total project cost—toward the construction of the Lomas del Peyé Educational Institution. This facility, which serves up to 1,700 students, was completed through a partnership with public and private entities and provided significant local employment during its construction phase. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Shakira invests millions in Cartagena school via foundation Shakira's Pies Descalzos Foundation invested nearly $4 million to help build the Lomas del Peyé school in Cartagena, Colombia, which serves up to 1,700 students and supports the local community. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shakira-invests-millions-in-cartagena-school-via-foundation ### 2026-08-28: Shakira expands Pies Descalzos Foundation educational reach in Colombia Shakira’s Pies Descalzos Foundation has built 27 schools in Colombia. Following a major earthquake in Chocó, the singer has pledged one million euros and support for university reconstruction. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shakira-expands-pies-descalzos-foundation-educational-reach-in-colombia --- Cite as: Shakira Pies Descalzos Foundation educational initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/shakira-pies-descalzos-foundation-educational-initiatives