Shakira is not just attractive and accomplished, she is a do gooder too! Shakira just received a gong from the United Countries for all of the work she is done with bankrupted kids.The Gypsy singer was given the prestigous award recently.

Shakira was presented with the Social Justice for Peace award at a tiny rite in Switzerland yesterday. Geneva’s UN work chief Juan Somavia described Shakira as a true envoy for kids and youngsters, for quality education and social justice.” On receiving the accolade Shakira thanked the UN and expounded, “It’s not so late to keep our guarantee to our youngsters, but we must act now. Together, we can make education and decent work for all a reality.” Kudos to Shakira for all of the tough work and time she is put into her foundation and helping youngsters in need.

She is actually a great role model! Vocalist Shakira was feted Wed. by the United Countries for her work with bankrupted youngsters, as the pop star made a gong from a U.N.

Work agency in a little Switzerland ceremony. Shakira was honored by the U.N. In a Geneva meeting, where U.N. Work chief Juan Somavia called Shakira a “true envoy for youngsters and younger people, for quality education and social justice.” The artist has for a while been a counsel for youngsters in misery — her Shoeless foundation helps feed thousands of kids in Colombia, the South American country she is from. The “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don’t Lie” frontman is also a part of the ALAS foundation, which fights for children across South America.

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