Wednesday, February 24, 2010

World Bank, Shakira to help Latin America's children


The World Bank and Grammy Award-winning singer Shakira have teamed up in a $300 million joint initiative aimed at helping young children in Latin America and the Caribbean.


World Bank president Robert Zoellick and the Colombian artist, representing her ALAS Foundation, signed an agreement launching the "Early Childhood Initiative: An Investment for Life" at the bank's Washington headquarters.

The initiative is aimed at expanding development programs for children through age six to provide them adequate nutrition, health care and other positive supports. (AFP)

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