On August 10, 2026, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, with the departments of Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, Chocó, and Caldas among the hardest hit. Indigenous Peoples are among those most affected and now face an even more complex emergency.

In the department of Chocó, one of the regions with a significant Indigenous population, communities are currently facing a dual humanitarian crisis. The devastation caused by the earthquake compounds decades of poverty and marginalization, as well as the impacts of armed conflict, all of which have deeply affected Indigenous communities in the region.

According to the Colombian Ombudsman’s Office, “Chocó is experiencing a serious and complex humanitarian crisis resulting from multiple and simultaneous emergencies. Armed violence, displacement and confinement, environmental damage, and the effects of the earthquake on August 10 are disproportionately affecting Ethnic Peoples.”

Cultural Survival joined efforts to support Indigenous communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia. Through our emergency funds, we have supported 24 Indigenous communities of the Wounaan and Emberá Chamí Peoples, providing grants delivered directly to their territories to address their most urgent needs.

Communities continue to heal and recover from this ongoing crisis. In addition to the physical damage, they are also grappling with serious psychological effects. We invite you to continue supporting and donating to Indigenous communities in Colombia affected by the earthquake. Solidarity at this time is essential to help affected Indigenous Peoples restore their collective well being.