VOICED : Shakira y el Barcelona construiran escuela en Barranquilla

Shakira announced the construction of a new school in Barranquilla, Colombia, with support from the Barcelona Foundation and a bank contributing $1.3 million. The school will be located in a poor neighborhood and aims to address malnutrition and lack of quality education. Shakira's Pies Descalzos Foundation has built seven schools over 20 years, helping underprivileged youth access higher education.

Where is the new school announced by Shakira going to be built?

• In the capital city of Colombia

• In a wealthy neighborhood of Barranquilla

• In the El Bosque neighborhood of Barranquilla

• In a rural area outside Barranquilla

What percentage of children in the community face malnutrition according to Shakira?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

What is one of the main challenges faced by children in the community?

• Poor transportation facilities

• High crime rates

• Lack of quality education

• Lack of access to clean water

When is the new school expected to open?

• In 2019

• In 2018

• In 2020

• In 2017

How many schools has Shakira's foundation built over the past 20 years?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight