Shakira Is Raising Money for Venezuela Through FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

July 4, 2026 - 01:43

Shakira is using her platform to support children in Venezuela whose schooling has been disrupted by recent natural disasters. In a social media video, the Colombian singer announced a new fundraising initiative tied to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The campaign aims to raise $500,000 specifically for kids affected by the earthquakes that have shaken parts of the country.

The money will go toward rebuilding educational infrastructure and providing learning materials for students who have been forced out of classrooms. Shakira, who has long been an advocate for early childhood education through her Pies Descalzos Foundation, called the situation urgent. She emphasized that education is a basic right that cannot wait, especially in times of crisis.

The partnership brings together the global reach of FIFA, the advocacy power of Global Citizen, and Shakira's personal commitment to Latin American communities. While the singer did not specify a timeline for the fundraising goal, she urged her followers to contribute what they could. The announcement comes as Venezuela continues to struggle with economic instability and the aftermath of seismic activity that has damaged schools and displaced families.