Shakira and MrBeast Team Up to Build Schools in Colombia

Social Media Exchange Sparks Educational Proposal

The discussion began when MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, reached out to the singer online. The creator asked the artist directly Hola Shakira, ¿y si hacemos algo juntos? (Hello Shakira, what if we do something together?). Shakira responded immediately, suggesting her home country as the location for the potential initiative. As reported by Pulzo, she replied Claro, hagamos algo juntos. ¿Qué te parece en Colombia? (Sure, let’s do something together. What do you think about in Colombia?). When the digital creator asked what specific type of project she had in mind, the singer emphasized the need for educational infrastructure. Hay que hacer más escuelas (We have to make more schools), Shakira stated. Donaldson agreed with the assessment, noting that many minors face barriers to schooling. Tenemos muchos niños que no van a la escuela, no pueden (We have many children who don’t go to school, they can’t), he stated, as detailed by Pulzo. The creator subsequently invited his audience to weigh in on the proposal, stating on the network that he would love to build more schools in the country.

Barranquilla Targeted as Potential Project Site

During the conversation, Shakira specifically proposed her birthplace, Barranquilla, as a potential location for the school construction project. The selection carries personal significance due to her lifelong philanthropic involvement in the coastal city. The interaction also featured mutual praise between the two figures. Shakira expressed admiration for the creator’s global charitable work, telling him Yo soy tu fan porque haces mucho por la gente. Ojalá hubiera más personas como tú en el mundo (I am your fan because you do a lot for people. Hopefully there were more people like you in the world), according to Pulzo. Donaldson responded that the praise was meaningful coming from her, and expressed mutual admiration for the artist.

Established Philanthropic Backgrounds in Education

Both individuals bring philanthropic track records to the proposed partnership. In 1997, Shakira established the Pies Descalzos Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing quality education to vulnerable children and young people across Colombia. The foundation has built and upgraded educational facilities in regions including Barranquilla, Quibdó, and international locations like Haiti. Most recently, the singer visited Quibdó following an earthquake to announce reconstruction support for local schools and a university, according to Pulzo. Donaldson has similarly built a reputation for large-scale global philanthropy alongside his digital media presence. According to source coverage, his charitable operations have funded water well construction in Africa, funded cataract surgeries for thousands of patients, and delivered large quantities of food to vulnerable communities. Despite the high-profile public exchange, neither party has released formal timelines, budgets, or specific construction targets for the potential Colombian school initiative.