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Beyoncé Contributes $1 Million to Colombia Earthquake Relief
8/27/2026, 12:29:31 AM
Core Event
Beyoncé’s entertainment company, Parkwood Entertainment, announced a $1 million donation to support relief efforts after a magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck near San José del Palmar in the Chocó region. The funds are directed to organizations providing immediate food and housing assistance to the hardest-hit communities.
Background & Context
The earthquake caused widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and roads, disrupting food supplies across multiple areas of Chocó. In response, a coalition of Latin artists, athletes and NGOs has mobilized to aid recovery, with several high-profile fundraising initiatives emerging in the weeks following the disaster.
Key Figures & Groups
- Beyoncé – International recording artist; donation coordinated through Parkwood Entertainment.
- Parkwood Entertainment – Beyoncé’s company; issued the press release encouraging public contributions.
- Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen – Non-profits identified to receive the $1 million for on-the-ground assistance.
- Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation – Contributed $1.2 million.
- Shakira’s Pies Descalzos Foundation – Part of an initial $1.25 million commitment to rebuild schools, in partnership with Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF.
- Marea Viva por el Chocó del Mañana – Coalition led by Progresa Chocó, Fundación Mi Sangre, Fundación Bancolombia and Grupo Argos, featuring artists such as Juanes, Maluma and Juan Luis Guerra.
Official Statements & Responses
The company also urged the public to contribute directly to Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen, which are actively delivering aid in the region.
Data & Statistics
- Earthquake magnitude: 7.4.
- Beyoncé’s contribution: $1 million.
- Karol G’s foundation contribution: $1.2 million.
- Benefit concert in Bogotá raised over 11 billion Colombian pesos (approximately $3.6 million).
- Shakira-led initiative: $1.25 million earmarked for school reconstruction.
These combined efforts represent a multi-million-dollar response aimed at addressing urgent humanitarian needs and supporting longer-term recovery in Chocó.
