Mi Sangre Foundation of the Colombian Juanes in the forum of social entrepreneurs.

Colombian singer Juanes and his foundation "Mi Sangre" participate in the forum for social entrepreneurs Skoll World Forum held in Oxford (UK), its representatives announced in a statement. "The 'rock star' Colombia has used his fame to help victims of violence and motivate young people to be peacemakers in their native country," says the note.

The director of the foundation created by Juanes in 2006, Catalina Cock says on the website of the Skoll World Forum thanks to his work has "met thousands of young people throughout Colombia that have transformed their reality despite having lived through difficult experiences ". "Anyone who has participated in the Skoll World Forum understands the value of peer learning, building relationships and the need to connect each cause with a broader vision," says Cock.

The Skoll World Forum, which this year reaches its thirteenth edition, brings together nearly a thousand social entrepreneurs in Oxford. The former vice president Al Gore of the United States and the former President of Ireland Mary Robinson are among the speakers at this edition, which was invited the Dalai Lama, who has finally canceled his visit.