HOW TO HELP COLOMBIA
A guide to giving, supporting and showing up.
Colombia is home to us.
Following the earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10, we are sharing a collection of verified resources to help those affected, support relief efforts, and help families reconnect with their loved ones.
If you can help, please do. If you can share, please share.
❤️🩹 SUPPORT RELIEF EFFORTS
Cruz Roja Colombiana
Support humanitarian and emergency relief efforts across Colombia.
DONATE TO CRUZ ROJA COLOMBIANA
Solidaridad Por Colombia Earthquake Relief
Following the devastating earthquake in Colombia, donations are helping provide essential relief to affected families and communities, including food, clean water, medical supplies, hygiene kits, and temporary shelter.
Every contribution helps bring urgent support and hope to those who need it most.
Presentes — Colombia Se Levanta
Support families and communities affected by the earthquake through Colombia Se Levanta, a solidarity campaign by Give To Colombia in partnership with Presentes Corporación.
Banco de Alimentos de Bogotá
Help provide food and essential supplies to communities in need. The organization accepts both financial and in-kind donations.
Pastoral Social — Diócesis de Quibdó
Support humanitarian efforts for communities affected in Chocó.
DONATIONS
Bancolombia — Savings Account
536-000023-00
NIT: 900242658
We recommend confirming current donation instructions directly with the organization before transferring funds.
Fundación Aborigen
A local option for those looking to contribute physical donations and support humanitarian efforts.
DONATIONS
Bancoomeva — Checking Account
051504057506
NIT: 901936482
PHYSICAL DONATIONS
Cra. 6A #116-17, Bogotá, Colombia
Instagram: @galeriaaborigen
Please verify current collection needs and drop-off information directly with the organization.
Shop With Purpose
10% of every purchase from our website adrianacastro.co will be donated to support relief efforts in Colombia.
Home means showing up for one another.
🫂 FIND A LOVED ONE
Colombia te Busca
A community platform created to help people report, search for and share information about people who may be missing or have been located following the earthquake.
For urgent cases, always contact official emergency services as well.
Red Cross — Family Reconnection
The International Committee of the Red Cross supports families looking for missing loved ones and provides guidance on restoring family contact during emergencies.
🐾 FIND A LOST PET
Ubica tu Peludo
A community emergency platform helping reunite lost and found pets following the earthquake. You can report a missing pet, search current reports, and connect directly through WhatsApp.
🫙 WHAT CAN I DONATE?
When physical donations are being collected, commonly needed essentials may include:
Water · Non-perishable food · Blankets · Mattresses · Hygiene products · Baby essentials · First-aid supplies · Pet food
Before donating physical goods, please confirm what is currently needed and where it is being collected.
Donation tip: To help streamline the collection and distribution process, please organize donations by category and clearly label each package or box with the word “DONACIÓN.”
DONATION COLLECTION POINTS — BOGOTÁ
The City of Bogotá has opened four official collection points for humanitarian donations:
- Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano — Carrera 4 # 22–61
- Usaquén — Calle 161A # 7F–55
- Centro Comercial Unicentro — Carrera 15 # 124–30
- Cruz Roja Colombiana — Carrera 24 # 73–38 (24 hours)
SEE OFFICIAL DONATION INFORMATION
🆘 EMERGENCY & OFFICIAL INFORMATION
For official updates and disaster-response information:
UNGRD — COLOMBIA'S NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE AGENCY
SERVICIO GEOLÓGICO COLOMBIANO — EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION
For an immediate emergency, call 123.
A final note
Please donate through trusted organizations and verify information before sharing.
In moments like this, showing up for one another matters.
With love,
Adriana Castro 🇨🇴