Singapore Red Cross pledges $50,000 in aid to quake-hit Colombia, another $50,000 to Venezuela
It also pledged another $50,000 to Venezuela's earthquake relief efforts.
The Singapore Red Cross has pledged $50,000 in humanitarian aid to support Colombia, which experienced its strongest earthquake in a century, and another $50,000 to Venezuela following twin quakes in June. The 7.4-magnitude quake struck Colombia on August 10, collapsing buildings across major cities and causing at least 265 deaths.
Officials estimate over 3,500 people were injured, with 500 still missing as of August 13. The aid to Colombia will support response efforts by Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, including the Colombian Red Cross, covering temporary shelter, food, relief supplies, and emergency healthcare. The SRC's second tranche of $50,000 to Venezuela complements the locally led response and reflects its commitment beyond the emergency's immediate phase, as affected communities require a prolonged recovery.
The donations were presented by SRC Chairman Tan Kai Hoe to the Ambassadors of Venezuela and Colombia in Singapore during Humanitarian Night dinner reception. Donations can be made at Red Cross House or through various online methods.
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