PARTNERSHIPS THAT REACH FURTHER When we join forces, we can reach more people and respond to more needs. In September, several companies and foundations joined CADENA’s response in Buenaventura and Chocó to support families affected by the earthquake. In Buenaventura, together with Fundación Éxito, we distributed 2,600 food packages, 603 of which were made possible… Continue reading Activities in Colombia – September 2026
Response to the Earthquake in Colombia On August 10, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó, shook southwestern Colombia. Entire communities in Chocó and Valle del Cauca woke up to damaged homes, compromised water sources, and deeply disrupted daily lives. That same day, CADENA Colombia teams began to mobilize.Nearly… Continue reading Activities in Colombia – August 2026
VENEZUELA: RECOVERY CONTINUES AFTER THE EARTHQUAKES Over a month has passed since two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela and changed the lives of thousands of families. CADENA International activated its emergency response from the very beginning, supporting search and rescue efforts, and is now in a second phase focused on the recovery of affected communities. Work… Continue reading Activities in Colombia – July 2026
HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION: CADENA INITIATIVE FINAL The CADENA Initiative National Final set off with direct action for the community. Students from five schools from around the country presented socially impactful projects and eagerness to transform the world, and had the opportunity to visit the Las Orquídeas Preschool, where they played and made art with the children.… Continue reading Colombia Activities, May 2026
SOL BENTOLILA, AGENT OF CHANGE In the context of the Mujer Aló awards, our President, Sol Bentolila, was acknowledged as Agent of Change, an honor that reflects the everyday collaborative work carried out by the team that brings our humanitarian mission to life. This acknowledgement fills us with pride and reminds us that everyone can… Continue reading Colombia Activities, April 2026
FLOOD RESPONSE IN CORDOBA Flooding in Cordoba damaged thousands of people’s homes, isolated communities, and limited access to essential services such as safe water and food. Because of this, at CADENA Colombia, we launched a response operation together with our volunteers, allies, and community leaders, prioritizing hard-to-reach areas where help took longer to arrive. Throughout… Continue reading Colombia Activities, March 2026
A MONTH OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN CORDOBA Following devastating floods in Cordoba, CADENA Colombia was among the first organizations to arrive at the disaster zone. From the start, we launched an operation to provide immediate response to this emergency and to coordinate with local authorities. En total, más de 8,500 personas en distintos municipios del… Continue reading Colombia Activities, February 2026
HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION AT THE CORABASTOS AMAR CENTER This month, participants in the Bat Mitzvah program, together with CADENA, participated in a humanitarian intervention focused on menstrual dignity. After receiving training on the topic, they visited the Amar Center, where they engaged with girls their same age, led an educational workshop and distributed menstrual hygiene kits… Continue reading Colombia Activities, January 2026
VISIT TO ELDERLY PEOPLE On December 3rd, we spent the day with over 100 elderly people in Tierra del Sol, Bogota. Our volunteers provided companionship, live music, and donations for the residents. Throughout the visit, they danced, sang, and conversed with the elderly people at the center. WE CONTINUE PROVIDING SAFE WATER TO LA… Continue reading Colombia Activities, December 2025
CADENA COLOMBIA VOLUNTEERS AROUND THE WORLD Being a volunteer at CADENA Colombia is not only a local experience: it’s also a gateway to taking part in international humanitarian interventions alongside our global allies. Our volunteers, Samuel Serrano, Juan Esteban Ortiz, and María Jaramillo, joined the CADENA International team in Davao Oriental, the Philippines, participating in… Continue reading Colombia Activities, November 2025
