World Vision rapidly launched an emergency response to support the affected communities. In August, we provided emergency food, water, sanitation, and psychosocial support in the hardest-hit areas, including Valle del Cauca and the Coffee Region (Eje Cafetero). In total, nearly 1,300 affected individuals were supported, over half of whom were children.
World Vision continues to strengthen its response in affected areas, especially focusing on children’s safety and meeting the basic survival needs of families through various programmes:
At the Child-Friendly Space in El Vergel, affected children and youth participate in various activities to learn how to recognise and express their emotions. These activities help them regain a sense of calm and security, and strengthen their resilience during difficult times.
During our visit, we found that although families had received food assistance, some did not have the means to cook at home. In response, we immediately set up a community kitchen to provide hot meals for the affected families.
In the face of destroyed homes and uncertainty, World Vision’s essential supplies help meet the families’ immediate needs and keep children learning during the school closure period. Though the road ahead remains full of challenges, as long as we walk alongside them, survivors can step out of the shadows of disaster and move towards a new beginning.
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