Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools

The useful part

The globally recognized "Hips Don't Lie" musician made the pledge during a surprise visit to Quibdó, the capital of the Colombian province of Chocó, where she toured damaged schools, hugging students and taking photos with them. "What worries me the most is that schools are not rebuilt once this emergency is over," Shakira told journalists. Buffett foundation will collaborate with Shakira's Fundación Pies Descalzos, or Barefoot Foundation, on reconstructing the 10 schools.

How it works

• The government has said 194 people are missing, while other civilian-run databases put the number...
• "Every day that children don't go to school is a day they miss out on their future." She was accompanied by Howard Buffett, son of billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett and longtime donor to Colombia...
• 10 struck a vast swath of western Colombia, killing at least 287 people and destroying more than 26,000 dwellings, authorities said.

Example or evidence

• Colombian superstar Shakira announced Monday that she will help rebuild at least 10 schools and restore a local university in a remote and hard-hit region of her home country after it suffered a devastating...

Details worth keeping

"When she calls, I come," Buffett said during the visit.