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World - / Oct 14, 2026 - Shania Twain turns childhood hunger into school support for vulnerable children through her charity - Founded in 2010, Shania Twain's Shania Kids Can initiative seeks to empower children facing poverty and food insecurity. The program provides academic help and emotional support in a nurturing school atmosphere, aiming to enhance children's self-esteem, food security, and mental health, all vital for effective learning. With dedicated Clubhouses, the foundation directly engages with children in their everyday setting, steadily reaching out to underserved communities throughout North America.

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