Emergency in Colombia
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on August 10. As the damage and most urgent needs continue to be assessed, the Church is already accompanying affected communities and providing a first place of refuge for those facing fear and uncertainty.
Thanks to your generosity, ACN can support the Church in Colombia
At Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), we are attentive to the needs of the affected communities. After identifying the most urgent needs and coordinating the response, ACN has delivered emergency aid through the Church, supporting priests, religious sisters, and communities who are closely accompanying those affected and offering them comfort, hope, and assistance during these difficult times.
Your generosity has turned into concrete aid to accompany, respond, and sustain
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward him.”
— Proverbs 19:17
Learn about the projects your support makes possible
Monastery of St. Clare of Assisi, Montenegro (Quindío):
Preparation of temporary housing and repair of the chapel.
Contribution: 19.451 USD
Apostolic Vicariate of Guapi:
Installation of solar panels for the parishes and the bishop's residence.
Contribution: 45.386 USD
Diocese of Istmina-Tadó (Chocó):
Emergency aid for communities affected by the earthquake.
Contribution: 31.492 USD
Missionary Sisters of St. Teresa, Cartago (Valle del Cauca):
Support so that they can continue to accompany and assist families.
Contribution: 18.216 USD
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Buenaventura:
Emergency kits and enhanced support for affected families.
Contribution: 12.967 USD
Diocese of Palmira (Valle del Cauca):
Support for active priests for 10 months.
Contribution: 41.681 USD
Colombia still needs your help
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia at 7:34 a.m. on August 10, with its epicentre in the department of Chocó at an approximate depth of 96 km.
The earthquake was felt across different regions of the country, with reported impacts in communities in Chocó, Risaralda, Caldas, Valle del Cauca, Tolima, and Cundinamarca.
As emergency teams continue assessing the situation, many communities need support, accompaniment, and hope.
When Everything Shakes, the Church Remains
When an emergency strikes, the Church is often one of the first places where people find shelter, comfort, and hope.
Parishes, priests, religious sisters, and local communities are already standing alongside affected families. In the areas hardest hit, the Church continues to accompany those who need a helping hand and a message of hope.
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is in constant contact with the bishops of the affected dioceses to identify the most urgent needs and help provide emergency assistance through the Church wherever it is needed most.
