I feel like there is a part of me that represents a minority in the U.S., a minority around the world. People who struggle, people who want to succeed with drive and ambition. Shakira ambitiondrivefeel Change image and share on social
From a psychoanalytical point of view, we start discovering the world through our mouths in the very first stage of our lives, when we're just born. Shakira beardiscoverlive Change image and share on social
In Colombia, education is sometimes considered a luxury, not a human right. And it's not a priority in the agendas of many leaders. Shakira agendacolombiaconsider Change image and share on social
I started my own Pies Descalzos/Barefoot Foundation when I was 18. We provide education to vulnerable children in Colombia and other developing countries. I am an avid believer that education - and especially early childhood development - is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Shakira avidbarefootbeliever share on social
If it was up to me, I would just wear jeans and t-shirts, even to red carpets, but then no one would photograph me, so that would make me very sad. So you know, I've gotta keep up with the rest of the female population and sometimes try a little harder. Shakira carpetfemalegotta share on social
I did not want to spend the rest of my life not being able to ride in a nice car. Shakira carlifenice Change image and share on social
I do feel that I have to use my voice for those that don't have one. I have to do the best I can in my own work to represent my culture, represent the women of my country, of Latin America. What we stand for. What we're made of. Shakira americacountryculture share on social
I always knew that I was tremendously creative. I recited love poems, I wrote stories and I got excellent grades in every subject, except for maths. Shakira creativeexcellentgrade Change image and share on social
We've built six schools in Colombia and do work in South Africa and Haiti. We teach 5,000 students. Shakira 000africabuild Change image and share on social
