Barefoot Foundation (Spanish: Fundación Pies Descalzos) is a Colombian charity founded by pop artist Shakira in 1997,[1] with the aim of helping poor and impoverished children.

According to the Colombian Social Welfare Network, Soacha has one of the highest rates of incoming victims of displacement.

Their work began at the Gabriel Garcia Marquez and El Minuto schools in the Altos de Cazuca neighborhoods, providing opportunities for another 980 children.

Support for the foundation comes from contributions by Shakira and donations from national and international companies who care about social responsibility.

In February 2011, the FC Barcelona Foundation and Barefoot reached an agreement for children's education through sport.