Shakira announces $200 million for childrens charity.
Its overwhelming to see Shakira do so much for the children.It really is !!
The singer who has been involved in so much of charity activity was there in Mexico city on Thursday at The Concert For The Children conducted by the ALAS Foundation.Now the singer has announced that Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim and American Howard Buffett will donate $200 million to the ALAS foundation that helps deprived children in Latin America.According to the Colombian pop queen there are almost 40 million children who are deprived of education, nutrition, stimulation or any kind of development.
"Artists have a tremendous power to communicate, to reach people, to woo, to inspire. It's an important and fundamental part of my life to be able to use my public profile to make certain issues visible, issues that are more important than my own career, that are more urgent and need immediate attention," the Reuters quoted her as saying.
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