Beyoncé to Donate $1 Million to Colombia Earthquake Relief Efforts

Beyoncé has pledged $1 million to aid victims of the recent earthquake in Colombia. Parkwood Entertainment announced the donation on Tuesday (Aug. 25) in a press release. The funds will be used for immediate provision of food and housing supplies to the regions most affected by the magnitude-7.4 disaster that occurred near San José del Palmar in Chocó on Aug.

10. The quake inflicted significant damage on homes, infrastructure, and roads, and disrupted food supplies across the affected areas. In response to the crisis, Beyoncé encouraged supporters to donate to Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen, organizations actively working to assist the communities impacted by the earthquake.

This contribution from Beyoncé follows support from other Colombian artists. During the Colombia: Voces por la Vida benefit concert in Bogotá on Sunday (Aug. 23), Karol G's Con Cora Foundation pledged $1.2 million. The event, featuring notable artists such as Maluma, Eladio Carrión, and Grupo Niche, raised over $3.6 million for affected families.

Additionally, Shakira, alongside Global Citizen, Live Nation, and CAF, committed $1.25 million to rebuild schools damaged in Chocó, with Shakira's Pies Descalzos Foundation spearheading the initiative. The collective effort to support Chocó's recovery includes a coalition of Latin artists, athletes, and organizations, such as Progresa Chocó, Fundación Mi Sangre, Fundación Bancolombia, and Grupo Argos, led by Marea Viva por el Chocó del Mañana.