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Shakira’s Shaking Up Education

Post author By admin
Post date August 16, 2013

Shakira is known around the world for having one heck of a pair of lungs. The girl can sing. Yet, she is has also branched out into another field of work. She has committed to deliver world-class education to the children in her native Columbia and beyond. She employs the use of “philanthrocapitalism” which is […]

Tags ALAS, Alejandro Santo Domingo, Andres Santo Domingo, barefoot foundation, children, Columbia, community, education, philanthrocapitalism, philanthropy, Shakira

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Shakira’s Shaking Up Education

Post author By admin
Post date July 29, 2013

Shakira’s voice is on the radio every day all around the world. People recognize her picture on television ads and in magazines. She is truly world famous. However, she is not one of those people to let money go to her head. Shakira made a commitment to give back. In Columbia, where she is […]

Tags celebrity, charity, Columbia, Nonprofit, philanthropy, Pies Descalzos Foundation, President Barack Obama, Shakira, The Barefoot Foundation

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