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Beyoncé pledges $1 million to support Colombia earthquake relief
The donation follows a magnitude-7.4 earthquake that devastated the Chocó region earlier this month.
The short version
- Beyoncé has announced a $1 million donation to fund food and housing supplies in Colombia following a devastating earthquake.
- The 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near San José del Palmar in the Chocó region on August 10, disrupting housing, infrastructure, and food supplies.
- Prominent Latin artists, including Karol G and Shakira, have also pledged millions of dollars to rebuilding and aid efforts.
Key facts
- Beyoncé's entertainment company, Parkwood Entertainment, announced a $1 million donation to provide food and housing supplies to affected communities in Colombia.[Billboard]
- The donation addresses the aftermath of a magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar, in Chocó, on August 10.[Billboard]
- Parkwood and Beyoncé highlighted Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen as organizations actively assisting affected communities.[Billboard]
- During a benefit concert in Bogotá on August 23, it was announced that Karol G's Con Cora Foundation contributed $1.2 million to earthquake relief.[Billboard]
- Shakira, Global Citizen, Live Nation, and CAF committed an initial $1.25 million to rebuild damaged schools in Chocó, led by Shakira's Pies Descalzos Foundation.[Billboard]