Shakira help earthquake destroyed by last year's learning center for reconstruction efforts in cash pledges.January 2010 Haiti pop star Shakira help after the earthquake destroyed the city in Port O Prince Elie Dubois High School pledged support for reconstruction. Nine classes, 250 students in the school built in 1913, and Haiti for the first girls to provide vocational training.
After a year of fundraising, Shakira Barefoot Foundation donated $ 400,000 this week to help finance organized project. Inter-American Development Bank by building a reputation of matching donations budget goals.
She told students at a celebration, "I'm convinced the key to achieve a dignified future forthe Haitian people is through education. I'd like to say to the girls that this is an enormous opportunity that life is offering you - education. So make the most of it because I'm sure you can achieve any of your dreams."
Once construction begins, it is estimated that 14 months is in school will be completed.
