Beyoncé Pledges $1 Million to Colombia Earthquake Relief Efforts
Queen Bey joins Shakira and Karol G in sending massive financial aid to families affected by the magnitude-7.4 disaster.
By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 1 min read
Queen Bey is stepping up to help families reeling from a natural disaster. Beyoncé has officially pledged $1 million to support relief operations in Colombia following a devastating magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck the country earlier this month. Her management and entertainment company, Parkwood Entertainment, confirmed the massive financial contribution on Tuesday. The seven-figure donation will go directly toward providing emergency shelter and essential food supplies to the hardest-hit communities following the Aug. 10 seismic event centered near San José del Palmar in the Chocó region.
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The powerful tremor caused widespread destruction across multiple towns, flattening residential housing, damaging critical roadways, and severely disrupting local supply chains. To ensure the relief money reaches families as quickly as possible, Parkwood revealed that the music icon is channeling her pledge through two major non-profit organizations: Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen. Both groups already have emergency teams operating on the ground, delivering hot meals, clean drinking water, and temporary lodging to families displaced by the disaster. Parkwood also urged fans worldwide to contribute directly to these organizations to assist in long-term rebuilding efforts.
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Beyoncé's generous gift adds to a growing wave of support from global music superstars with deep ties to the nation. Colombian chart-topper Karol G previously announced a $1.2 million donation through her Con Cora Foundation during the "Colombia: Voces por la Vida" benefit concert in Bogotá. Latin pop icon Shakira also stepped up with a $1.25 million commitment dedicated to restoring damaged school buildings across the country. With fellow stars like Maluma publicly amplifying call-to-action campaigns, pop culture's biggest powerhouses are ensuring emergency relief remains front and center.
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- The funds are earmarked for Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen, two relief groups providing emergency aid on the ground.
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