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.

Find where help is needed.

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What happened

The Long Road to Recovery Has Started

As search and rescue efforts continue, communities across the region are beginning the long road to recovery. Support for verified relief fundraisers and nonprofits will help those affected continue their recovery.

7.4Magnitude
281Deaths reported
3,971People injured
12,000+Homes destroyed
How to help

Three Ways You Can Help Colombia

Give to a verified relief fundraiser, or raise money yourself — for a charity or for someone you know.

01

Donate to a Verified Fundraiser

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.

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02

Start a Certified Charity Fundraiser

Start a certified charity fundraiser for a verified charity or nonprofit organization providing critical support to those affected by the Colombia earthquake.

Fundraise for a charity
03

Start an Individual Fundraiser

Start an individual fundraiser for a friend or family member who has been affected by the Colombia earthquake. If you collect money for a friend or family, you can send it yourself.

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Verified Relief Fundraisers

Our Trust & Safety team has verified the fundraisers on this page and will continue to add verified fundraisers as more become available.

Verified by WhyDonate

Verified relief fundraisers appear here as soon as our Trust & Safety team confirms them.

Payouts

Sending Money Directly to Colombia

WhyDonate can also send the money directly to Colombia, but the person there needs to verify the account and their ID.

If you collect money for a friend or family, you can send it yourself.

01

Start the Fundraiser From Anywhere

Create the fundraiser in minutes wherever you are, and share it with your network.

02

The Recipient Verifies ID and Account

The person in Colombia confirms their identity and their bank account details before a payout is released.

03

Funds Are Paid Out Directly

Donations settle into the verified account — or you send the money on yourself if you are collecting for someone you know.

Simple Steps for Successful Fundraising

Step 1

Start a Fundraiser

Sign up on WhyDonate and create your fundraiser in minutes — as an individual or an organisation.

Step 2

Share Your Fundraiser

Share with friends and your network through Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp and more.

Step 3

Raise Funds

Watch donations roll in as your story spreads — every contribution counts toward your goal.

Step 4

Receive Donations

Funds settle directly into your account — choose weekly, monthly, or instant payouts.

Step 5

Thank Your Donors

Send personalised automated thank-you emails to every donor straight from your dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Donating to and fundraising for Colombia earthquake relief

Our Trust & Safety team has verified every fundraiser listed here, and will keep adding verified fundraisers as more become available. Read how we verify campaigns.
Yes. Start an individual fundraiser for anyone affected by the earthquake. If you collect money for a friend or family, you can send it yourself.
Yes. WhyDonate can send the money directly to Colombia, but the person there needs to verify the account and their ID before the payout is released.
Yes. Certified charities and nonprofit organisations providing critical support to those affected can start a charity fundraiser. Fundraising for organisations.
Starting a fundraiser is free and the platform fee is 0%. Standard processing fees of €0,25 + 1.9% per donation apply.
You choose your payout preference — instant, weekly or monthly. Payouts are processed within 3 business days.
Donors can give in 27+ currencies from over 100 countries, and WhyDonate is available in 19 languages.

Start a Fundraiser for Colombia

For a charity providing relief, or for someone you know who has been affected.

No fee to start a fundraiser 0% platform fee Payouts to verified accounts in Colombia

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