Shakira has pledged $500,000 from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to support education intervention for children affected by the devastating earthquakes in northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026.The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, caused widespread destruction, resulting in over 3,000 confirmed deaths, thousands of injuries, and numerous missing persons.The donation aims to mitigate long-term educational setbacks for children in the region.Shakira, a long-time board member of the FIFA fund, will also perform at the 2026 World Cup Final.

Other artists like Metallica and Rush have contributed to relief efforts, with Metallica donating $100,000 through their foundation and Rush releasing a benefit t-shirt.Over 60,000 people remain missing, and international aid teams are actively involved in rescue operations.The fund seeks $100 million to provide educational resources globally, emphasizing the importance of education in post-disaster recovery.