December 7, 2009 - Shakira spoke about the work of her charity, Barefoot Foundation, at Oxford University’s world-famous Oxford Union. The Oxford Union is a debating, educational, and social society, membership of which is open to all matriculated members of Oxford University (and many other notable educational establishments). Over the years countless actors, writers, film stars, musicians, celebrities and politicians have spoken there. These past guests of The Oxford Union include the …
Shakira’s Speech at Oxford Union
December 10th, 2009 
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Tags: barefoot foundation, fundacion pies descalzos, oxford university, Shakira, Speech
Shakira is the most beautiful (inside and out) person I know, she has been my inspiration since I heard about her years ago when she was 18 and I was 8 =)
Only deception is that she has read the speech (by her pre written) on the two screen in front of her.
Deception, because are lost the impact (on the live audience) and the authenticity of her strong ideas .
Amazing speech Shakira! It’s nice to see celebrities with intellegence
very inspiring
Shakira is the smartest person in Hollywood.
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Good speech. She is so smart. I wish all celebrities were like her
Shakira is the queen of the world!!!
Shes amazing, finally an artist is stepping out to show that they aren’t just a manufactured bimbo.. they have brains too! Shes an amazing lady and i’m sure she will be recognised in years to come… Dame Shakira? haha =] and i agree, how rude for that person to sit coughing, fair enough if they love shakira and wanted to see her or they wasn’t allowed to leave because the door was shut, but if they were able to, the should have.. sooo rude.
the world has shrunk? have i missed something?
anyway.. gd speaker and her english is better than mine. and im english…
An amazing artist and human
I wish I could find the words to describe how inspiring (and refreshing) this woman is to me. Amazing, truly amazing!
Shakira really is a great person. Not only is she beautiful but she also has the brains. She truly is the perfect woman. I love the speech she gave. It really touched my heart because I know that we all can do something we just decide not to because we think it’s not our problem. I truly believe that we as humans can turn the poverty around and help all the less fortunate who don’t have education.
todos os latinos se orgulham dela,como fã posso dizer.como humana digo,maravilhosas palavras!que sirvam de inspiração para todos!
What a wonderful lady.
good speech
and her English is perfect now.
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From the moment I heard you for the first time (that is, in 2001), I knew who you are, and I believed in you, I simply love you - you are a wonderful human being
great speech!!! i wish she could come to my school too!! te amo shaki
Shakira you are such an inspiration…not only to me but for everyone who share the ideals of a better tomorrow… thank you so much…we all love you….
great person Shakira!!! you’re an inspiration!
Creo que tienes razon.
I just posted this to my friends on facebook. I think more people need to see this. Not because it’s Shakira but because of the message she is giving!!!
thanks for posting
Not true. Blondeehottie. Is totally and surely her writing and her thought. Is a perfect mix of her experiences with Barefoot Foundation and her (2007) studies at UCLA (western civilization).
Shakira…intelligent, persevering, charitable…world humanitarian & just a
beautiful human being…period!…ahhhh! a true inspiration…
La verdad! toda una mujer bellisima, inteligente, caritativa, perseverante y de gran corazon…!eres lo max!