BEYOND WHAT MEETS THE EYE

From the earliest moments of the emergency, CADENA has worked alongside communities affected by the earthquake in Roldanillo, Cali, Buenaventura, and Chocó. Through a response that combines direct assistance, logistical coordination, and on-the-ground efforts, more than 18,400 people have received humanitarian assistance in Valle del Cauca and Chocó.

Reaching these communities involves much more than delivering aid. It requires identifying needs, coordinating teams, mobilizing resources, and overcoming geographical challenges to reach those who need support most. Above all, it means listening, understanding each community’s circumstances, and ensuring that assistance responds to people’s actual needs.

To date, our efforts have included the distribution of food and essential supplies, access to safe drinking water, psychosocial support, and the provision of tools to help communities rebuild. This work has been made possible through partnerships with Food For The Poor, Fundación Postobón, World Jewish Relief, Tramontina, Grupo Éxito, Fundación Éxito, HelpAge, Awesome Cargo, Alimenta la Solidaridad, Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad, and other partners.

Behind every statistic are people, stories, and a network of volunteers, field teams, partners, and donors who have chosen to get involved. An emergency may fade from the headlines, but recovery continues. We remain on the ground, and we need more people to join us to sustain this response.