More philanthropic gestures from the world of music and the news that singing student Shakira is going where, well, most students simply couldn't afford to go, by donating around £22 million to help areas affected by natural disasters in Latin America, specifically Peru and Nicaragua. The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer made the announcement while attending a summit on global climate change yesterday, which was organised by Bill Clinton and Reuters. As previously reported, Shakira has taken time off from her singing and acting career to study history at a university in home country Columbia.
Oct 1, 2007
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Shakira donates £22 million to disaster relief in Latin America
Shakira has donated around £22 million to help areas affected by natural disasters in Peru and Nicaragua, announced at a global climate change summit organised by Bill Clinton and Reuters.