The aid targets emergency needs in five areas amid 273 deaths and thousands missing or injured

Càritas Andorrana has allocated €10,000 from its own resources to deliver urgent aid after the earthquake that ravaged Colombia days ago.

The donation supports the emergency programme aiding Caritas Internationalis network communities hit by global natural disasters. The organisation has opened bank accounts across Andorra's financial institutions to gather additional contributions, as funds will remain essential in the weeks ahead for recovery among affected populations.

Caritas Colombiana's early evaluations identified five priority areas: food provision and clean water access; hygiene and personal care items; temporary housing and family protection for those unable to return home; health services alongside emotional and psychosocial care; and efforts to rebuild livelihoods.

Colombia's Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD) confirmed 273 fatalities, 3,547 people missing, nearly 4,000 injuries, and over 40,000 families impacted across more than 357 municipalities.

Caritas Internationalis is collaborating with its Colombian branch to compile final damage assessments and future needs, preparing an official emergency appeal to back long-term recovery over coming months.

This initiative echoes Càritas Andorrana's July contribution of €71,998.70 for earthquake relief in Venezuela, where economic and social vulnerabilities worsened the extensive loss of life and infrastructure.