Shakira Supports Education in South Africa

Barefoot founder and 1Goal Ambassador Shakira visited a school in Soweto with the 1GOAL campaign, an international campaign to ensure that  education for all the lasting legacy of World Cup 2010.  1GOAL is supported by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE) and FIFA and co-chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan.  1GOAL asks fans to lobby their country's leaders and help ensure all boys and girls have access to quality primary education.

Shakira visited the school in the township of Soweto, sharing her own experiences with students and advocating for the importance of education. She celebrated the heroic efforts of the teachers and students at the school before teaching the students a few dance moves.  Shakira's song, "Waka Waka - Time for Africa," is the official anthem of the World Cup and benefits education programs. 

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We've Been Nominated for the VH1 Do Something Awards

Shakira and the Barefoot Foundation have been nominated for VH1's philanthropic awards, the Do Something Awards.   VH1 has partnered with DoSomething.org to honor young people's commitment to social change.  Shakira has been nominated as an honoree for her work with the Barefoot Foundation.  Vote today and support our work!

The Do Something Awards will air live July 19, 2010 on VH1 and will be hosted by Glee's Jane Lynch.

 

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