The Barefoot Foundation is a US-based non-profit whose mission is to make education universally available to every child by supporting sustainable and innovative education programs while working to educate policy-makers about the vital importance of education. The mission is inspired by founder, international recording artist and philanthropist Shakira.

When she was just 18 years old, Shakira launched her Pies Descalzos Foundation, dedicated to helping Colombian children who have been victimized by poverty and displacement. Since then,The Barefoot Foundation has received support from many notable celebrities including Beyonce Knowles, Charlie Sheen and Eva Longoria.