Shakira and Baby Milan Inaugurate School Donated by the Barefoot Foundation in Colombia

Singer Shakira traveled to her native Colombia accompanied by her son Milan Piqué for the first time, to participate in the inauguration of a school donated by her Barefoot Foundation (Fundación Pies Descalzos) in the city of Cartagena.

Through her social networks, Shakira shared the emotive moment, always thanking the collaborators and partners of her Foundation for their efforts, describing the event as "a dream come true".

In the company of various government officials, including First Lady María Clemencia de Santos and the Minister of Education, María Fernanda Campo, Shakira said she was very happy to see the "faces of the students" who will be learning at the new school, which has an investment of $16 billion Colombian pesos and is expected to benefit 1,700 children from the Lomas de Peyé area.

First Lady María Clemencia described the Foundation's effort as "the friendly hand" that Colombia needs, quoted a Shakira song "after the storm, when you less expect it, the sun comes out," reported El País.

Shak was in Cartagena, Colombia yesterday for the inauguration of the new @fpiesdescalzos https://t.co/v24y58Pc6S SHQ pic.twitter.com/F96bd6dtrB

- Shakira (@shakira) Feb. 25, 2014

Baby Milan's First Visit to Colombia

This is the first time in which Shakira's son travels to his mother's nation. Born in Spain, Milan, the fruit of the relationship between footballer Gerard Piqué and Shakira, received his Colombian passport, document that Shakira proudly showed off.

Milan accompanied his mom at all times during the event, and also participated in the inauguration and enjoyed the warmth of the Colombian people.

Shakira Asks for Peace in Venezuela

During her participation in the event, Shakira took the opportunity to send a message of solidarity to the people of Venezuela, who are currently fighting for their rights and a better future for their families.

"I hope that peace returns immediately to our brother country," Shakira said, "I hope that Venezuelans can feel safe in their own country," added the Colombian singer.