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How to help: Colombia earthquake relief

On August 10, 2026, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least hundreds of people and damaging thousands of buildings in what officials are calling the strongest quake to hit the country in a decade. As search and rescue efforts continue, communities across the region are beginning the long road to recovery. Find where help is needed. Support for verified relief fundraisers and nonprofits will help those affected continue their recovery.

Our Trust & Safety team will continue to update this page with more fundraisers as they are verified.

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Columbia earthquake relief

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    Nonprofits supporting Colombian earthquake relief

    Airlink is deploying nonprofit partners to supplement local response efforts in Colombia, following the devastating earthquake. Airlink is closely communicating with Colombia based partners to understand the greatest areas of need to help families and lives disrupted by the disaster.

    All Hands & Hearts has deployed to Colombia in response to the powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake. They are coordinating with local authorities and partners, assessing needs, and procuring emergency supplies for search-and-rescue teams in Pereira, including tools, PPE, and other needed items.

    The American Conservation Team is providing emergency relief to Indigenous communities in Colombia, including food, water, medical supplies, and recovery support.

    Americares is on the ground assessing the most urgent needs and working to get critical aid to support survivors.

    Direct Relief is working with local and regional health organizations to identify urgent needs and ready requested medicines and supplies for the immediate response and longer recovery after a powerful earthquake caused widespread damage across western Colombia.

    Food For The Poor is actively gathering updates and coordinating with trusted partners on the ground to understand the most pressing needs. We are preparing to respond with critical support—such as food, safe water, hygiene items, and other essentials—to help affected families begin to recover.

    Global Empowerment Mission, in partnership with Solidaridad de Colombia and Motorrad Angels, launched an immediate response after the devastating earthquake in Colombia. Their teams are already on the ground, coordinating with local partners to distribute vital necessities in the hardest-hit areas.

    A MANNA school is gathering aid to deliver groceries, hygiene products, water, and clothes directly to affected families.

    Mercy Chefs is responding to the devastating earthquake in Colombia. Your gift today will support hot meals to communities left in urgent need.

    Oxfam and local partners in Colombia are assessing the situation and mounting a response based on community needs.

    Samaritan’s Purse has scheduled their 767 aircraft to carry 100,000 pounds of relief, including shelter supplies, solar lights, and hygiene kits, to assist hard-hit communities of Colombia as we prepare to respond to the powerful earthquake.

    Wine To Water is on the ground distributing DROP® Filters and other essentials to help communities across Colombia devastated by the August 10th earthquake

    World Food Program is launching an emergency response, with food stocks already available in-country and the capacity to provide both food and cash-based assistance as needs are assessed.

    Here are three ways you can help Colombia earthquake relief:

    1. Donate to a verified fundraiser that supports relief efforts. Our Trust & Safety team has verified the fundraisers on this page and will continue to add verified fundraisers to it as more become available.
    2. Start a certified charity fundraiser for a verified charity or nonprofit organization providing critical support to those affected by the Colombia earthquake.
    3. Start an individual fundraiser for a friend or family member who has been affected by the Colombia earthquake.

    While we accept donations worldwide, only people in supported countries can start fundraisers for their friends and family members affected by the recent earthquake in Colombia. Since GoFundMe cannot send funds directly to locations affected by the earthquake in Colombia at this time, you will be personally responsible for withdrawing the funds and transferring them to your beneficiary. Learn more about these requirements.

    If you’re fundraising for loved ones affected by the Colombia earthquake, our Trust & Safety team will work with you to understand the delivery of funds to your beneficiary. To help our team complete this process quickly, please include the following in your fundraiser description:

    • Who you’re raising money for
    • Where your beneficiary is located
    • How they will use the funds raised
    • How you will deliver funds to your beneficiary
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