CIMAM Stands in Solidarity with Colombia
CIMAM, the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art, expresses its deepest solidarity with the people of Colombia following the devastating earthquake of 10 August 2026, centred near San José del Palmar in Chocó, which caused loss of life, displacement, and widespread damage across the departments of Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, its capital Cali, Chocó, and Caldas.
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones, those still awaiting news of family and friends, and the many communities facing the immediate and longer-term consequences of this humanitarian emergency.
As an international community of museums and contemporary art professionals, CIMAM stands alongside its Colombian members and the wider cultural community.
We acknowledge the efforts of local communities, rescue workers, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and international organizations who continue to support search, rescue, relief, and recovery efforts under extremely difficult circumstances. More than ever, we believe in the importance of international solidarity and empathy, and in supporting local communities through the processes of grief, recovery, and reconstruction.
Our members in Colombia have shared these initial reliable resources and sources of support. We will keep this space active and updated as further verified information, support networks, humanitarian organisations, and initiatives assisting affected communities are shared with us.
Colombian Red Cross
Join #TodosPorColombia and donate to support communities affected by the earthquakes.
World Central Kitchen
WCK immediately prepares and serves fresh, nourishing meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. #ChefsForTheWorld
Fundación PLAN
We work towards a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Emergency response to the earthquake in Colombia.
UNICEF Colombia
Following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia, UNICEF deployed its humanitarian response to support affected children and families in Chocó and Buenaventura, where it will concentrate its initial relief efforts.
Manos Visibles – SOS Chocó: Amigos Visibles 2026
We work to drive the systemic transformations Colombia needs to reduce educational, technological, and cultural inequalities, with an ethnic and territorial perspective.
Banco de Alimentos de Bogotá
We bring together the efforts of private companies, academia, and non-profit organizations, working collaboratively to support vulnerable populations facing food insecurity and malnutrition.
Global Empowerment Mission
GEM LATAM teams are already on the ground in Colombia, providing assistance to address the needs arising from the earthquake.
Fundación Tierra Grata is a Colombian social organization founded in Cartagena in 2016. It provides safe drinking water, clean solar energy, and adequate sanitation to rural and vulnerable communities across Colombia.
Presentes Corporación
Since 1983, we have worked to promote and develop resilient communities, territories, and societies.
Global Giving: GlobalGiving is a nonprofit that supports other nonprofits by connecting them to donors and companies.
Nuestro Motete: Support vulnerable girls affected by the earthquake.
Fundación Saciar: A Medellín-based food bank that is part of a wider network of food banks and is working directly with organizations and communities in the areas affected by the earthquake.
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