London, Jan 22 (Inditop.com) Popular singer Shakira is planning to build a school for Haitian children whose lives have been devastated by the earthquake last week.
The singer, who will perform on actor George Clooney’s Hope for Haiti Now telethon Thursday, is keen to help the victims of 7.0-magnitude temblor.
Along with Barefoot Foundation the star has teamed up with Architecture for Humanity charity to build a school after the relief effort has helped get Haitians back on their feet.
“There is a great need for immediate aid in Haiti, but also for longer term reconstruction,” contactmusic.come quoted her as saying.
“For that reason, we are doing our small part to help Haiti rebuild and give the children affected by this disaster the chance to learn and thrive. I hope we can use some of what we’ve learned working in Colombia to help Haiti’s children recover.
“When we educate children we empower societies, and right now Haiti needs all our help.”