Challenge

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.

Solution

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.

How Your Donation Will Be Used

When you donate to the GlobalGiving Colombia Earthquake Relief Fund, your donation will:

- Help local organizations provide lifesaving emergency response, medical care, shelter, food, and clean water to survivors.

- Reach communities most affected by the earthquake, including underserved and hard-to-access areas.

- Equip trusted local leaders with flexible funding, tools, and resources to support recovery, rebuild infrastructure, and strengthen resilience for the future.