Colombian singer and philanthropist Shakira had the wonderful opportunity to visit Qatar as the Education Above All Foundation personally invited her to attend the WISE Summit as their esteemed guest.
While touring Education City, a renowned personality who also serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, displayed a great fascination towards the commendable ventures and endeavors undertaken by Qatar Foundation in the fields of community development, scientific research, and education. The celebrity’s philanthropic and promotional undertakings are predominantly centered around the advancement of early childhood growth and broadening the scope of universal education.
Shakira is known for her philanthropic work through the creation of the Barefoot Foundation. The foundation aims to ensure that every child has access to education regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.
The mission of the Pies Descalzos Foundation is to improve the lives of children by focusing on their education, health, and nutrition. In a similar vein, the ALAS Foundation provides assistance for the implementation of holistic public policies that aim to support the development of young children.