Colombia Earthquake Relief.
You can help carry the weight of rebuilding
Kind Footprint’s Colombia Earthquake Relief Fund is directing support to families: On the morning of August 10, 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia near San José del Palmar, Chocó the strongest the country has felt in over a decade. Families across Pereira, Cali, Manizales, Armenia, and the surrounding region are without homes as search and rescue continues and aftershocks are still being felt.
What happened
The quake struck at 7:34 a.m. local time, roughly 240 km west of Bogotá, and was felt as far as Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru. Colombia’s Geological Survey called it the strongest earthquake the country has recorded in the past decade. In the days since, collapsed buildings in Pereira and Cali, damaged roads, and disrupted infrastructure have left communities across the region in urgent need.
Search and rescue teams, soldiers, and civilian volunteers are still working through the debris. Hundreds of families have lost their homes, and the full toll continues to be confirmed as authorities complete their assessments. The Colombian government has declared a national disaster and activated an emergency response plan.
01 - Decade record
Confirmed by the Servicio Geológico Colombiano as the country's strongest quake in over ten years.
02 - Ongoing response
Search and rescue operations continue across Chocó, Valle del Cauca, and Risaralda.
03 - National disaster
Declared by the national government, coordinating relief across affected departments.
Where your gift goes
KindFootprint is directing support to the most urgent needs on the ground, in coordination with local partners.
Shelter
Emergency housing
Temporary shelter and basic supplies for families whose homes were destroyed or condemned.
Medical
Medical support
Supplies and care for the injured, and relief for clinics working past capacity.
Search
Rescue & reunification
Support for search-and-rescue teams and efforts to reconnect separated families.
Recovery
Long-term rebuilding
Support that continues after the emergency headlines fade, as communities rebuild.
Donate Now: Every Gift Helps a Family Rebuild
Your donation goes directly to emergency relief for communities affected by the August 10 earthquake in western Colombia.
