Earthquake
Colombia earthquake 2026: What you need to know
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has upended life across western Colombia, destroying homes, cutting off vital infrastructure and forcing thousands of families from their homes. As search-and-rescue efforts continue, CARE teams are reaching the hardest-hit communities with emergency assistance, shelter supplies and support to help families get through the aftermath.
Read MoreInside CARE’s response to earthquakes in Venezuela
Catalina Vargas, CARE Colombia’s country director, was among the first humanitarian workers to enter Venezuela. She spoke with families who had lost everything, learning about their urgent needs, especially around food, water, and shelter.
Read MoreVenezuela earthquake: 5 things you should know 1 week later
One week after Venezuela's strongest earthquake in more than 125 years, the full scale of the disaster is still emerging. Through local frontline partners like Tinta Violeta and Grupo Social CESAP, CARE is helping deliver urgent relief, hot meals, and trauma support to the hardest-hit communities, with a particular focus on the safety of women and girls.
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CARE is there delivering lifesaving aid and defending the lives of families in crisis.
Afghanistan earthquake 2025: What CARE is doing
A devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, killing at least 1,411 people and destroying over 5,400 homes. CARE is responding with emergency assistance including food, shelter, medical supplies, and protection programs for women and girls in the affected provinces of Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, and Nuristan.
Read More“Winter tightens its grip on Afghanistan, but nowhere is its bite felt more than in Herat”
After the October earthquakes that killed hundreds, winter in Afghanistan poses severe challenges for the people of Herat. CARE is providing crucial aid including clothes, blankets, and financial help for the most vulnerable, including families led by women or children and those with disabilities.
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