A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, taking an untold number of lives and causing widespread destruction across affected communities. Buildings have collapsed, people remain trapped, and emergency teams are searching for survivors as aftershocks continue. Your donation to the Colombia Earthquake Relief Fund will provide urgent relief and long-term recovery support to communities impacted by this devastating disaster.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near San Jose del Palmar in Colombia's Choco region on August 10, causing deadly destruction across western Colombia. Lives have been lost, buildings have collapsed, and communities in areas including Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, Choco, and Caldas are reporting severe damage. Rescue teams are searching rubble for survivors as aftershocks and damaged infrastructure complicate emergency response.
Your donation to the GlobalGiving Colombia Earthquake Relief Fund will provide local organizations with flexible, rapid funding to deliver emergency medical care, search and rescue support, temporary shelter, food, clean water, hygiene supplies, and other essential services. It will also help communities begin rebuilding and recovering as they face the long-term impacts of this disaster.
When you donate to the GlobalGiving Colombia Earthquake Relief Fund, your donation will:
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