Genoa
The “Mattone della Felicità” (literally brick of happiness) begins it’s journey from Costa’s headquarters.
Building Happiness
Shakira's “Pies Descalzos” Foundation and Costa Cruises: working together to build a new school in Colombia
The project
The "Building Happiness" project aims to help children in Cartagena and their families by providing practical support for their education. The Brick of Happiness is a symbol that represents the cornerstone of the new school. The brick will embark on a very special journey aboard Costa ships, and will pass from hand to hand between our crew and our guests before arriving in Colombia. The project, based on the model of quality public education created 20 years ago by the Shakira’s Pies Descalzos Foundation, aims to welcome over 1,300 children and includes nutritional programs, health care, as well as special training activities for parents and the local community
The Brick of Happiness
Il Mattone della Felicità
The trip
Genoa
The “Mattone della Felicità” (literally brick of happiness) begins it’s journey from Costa’s headquarters.
Barcelona
The first brick is ready for its crossing after receiving Shakira’s signature.
Cadiz
From ship to ship, from hand to hand: the brick of happiness has arrived in Cadiz.
Madeira
The journey to Colombia continues through the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira.
Venice
The voyage of the brick of happiness continues nonstop. Here it is in Venice.
Bari
Our brick has also passed through Puglia. Here it is in the beautiful surroundings of Bari.
Santorini
In the unmistakable beauty of Santorini our brick can enjoy a well-deserved break.
Athens
Even the beautiful and sunny Athens has welcomed our brick of happiness.
Casablanca
The brick has touched everyone, it has even passed through Casablanca.
The Foundation
Fundacion Pies Descalzos
Pies Descalzos is an NGO (non governmental organization) founded in 1997 in Colombia by Shakira. Its main objective is to promote an education plan for local children which Costa actively participates in