Barefoot Foundation

The Fundación Pies Descalzos ( German: Barefoot Foundation ) was founded in 1997 by singer -songwriter Shakira. Fundación Pies Descalzos is a non-governmental organization that is committed to children in Colombia. The Foundation has been founded in Colombia several schools to give children a future.

In 2011, the Fundación Pies Descalzos has signed a contract with FC Barcelona, ​​the club therefore the organization will donate a certain annual amount.

The following schools of Fundación Pies Descalzos, there are:

  • " Pies Descalzos " School ( Quibdó )
  • C.E.D. " Las Americans" (Barranquilla )
  • C.E.D. " Siete de Abril " (Barranquilla )
  • Educational Institution " Gabriel Garcia Marquez " (Bogotá )
  • School " El Minuto " (Bogotá )

So far the charity in three Colombian cities is active:

  • Barranquilla (headquarters of Pies Descalzos and birthplace of the founder Shakira )
  • Bogota ( capital of Colombia )
  • Quibdó
  • Altos de Cazucá
  • Cartagena ( Colombia's coast ).

Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation after their first big financial success, their eponymous album " Pies Descalzos ".

In addition to one-off donations can be at Pies Descalzos also sponsor a needy child to take (more about both options on the homepage of the Foundation ).

Philosophy

The philosophy of the foundation is to give children an education. The children receive in school meals, which in turn is a reason for parents to send their children to school. The schools also provide assistance and psychological support for parents, as well as recreational facilities for children and young people in the area who do not attend school.

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