The Barefoot Foundation is a U.S. non-profit, non-governmental organization created by internationally acclaimed recording artist and humanitarian Shakira. The organization is devoted to ensuring that every child can exercise his or her basic right to a quality education. We aim to improve the education and quality of life for the millions of boys and girls denied the chance to fulfill their potential.

Our Colombian partner, the Pies Descalzos Foundation, is a Colombian non-profit, non-governmental organization devoted to providing opportunties for children in Colombia.