The Secretariats of Education of Cartagena and Barranquilla, Clic Air, Electrolit, OSTU Dulcerna and other organizations joined in fulfilling this dream.
A total of 4,000 girls, boys and young people from the schools that the Pies Descalzos Foundation supports in Barranquilla, Cartagena, La Guajira and Chocó will have the unique opportunity to attend Shakira's long-awaited concert in her hometown on February 20.
To make this night an unforgettable memory, a whole area of the Metropolitan Stadium will be specially set up for students, along with their parents and guardians, to enjoy this great show.
"For us, the possibility of providing this experience is very meaningful and meaningful. The moments of happiness and emotion that these students will experience with the support of our partners will undoubtedly be part of the memories of childhood and transformation that we want to create in our country," says Patricia Sierra, executive director of the Barefoot Foundation.
The news was received by each student with emotion and surprise in the midst of their academic activities, becoming a source of joy for each of the educational communities.
While students from Cartagena and Barranquilla arrive at the Metropolitano on February 20, students from Quibdó and La Guajira will arrive a day earlier, thanks to ClicAir. Of these, 2 students are traveling by plane for the first time, making this experience even more meaningful.
I received the surprise that I was going to travel to Barranquilla. I am very happy to meet Shakira, to go to her concert and to meet the entire team of the Foundation. I thank you all for receiving this gift", said Orianny Celeste, a fourth grade student of the Foundation. said Orianny Celeste, a fourth grade student at the Antonio Ricaurte School in Quibdó.
This surprise was made possible thanks to great allies such as the Secretariats of Education of Cartagena and Barranquilla, Electrolit, OSTU, ClicAir, Dulcerna and Fundación Olímpica, who were in charge of providing food, hydration, transportation and refreshments to the most special guests.
The Foundation, in alliance with all its partners and the event organizer, Páramo, will make sure to provide permanent security for the children, youth and teachers of the public schools that accompany the event and guarantee an unforgettable night.