Urgent Emergency Assistance for Flood Victims on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast

Unusually heavy and persistent rainfall over recent days has triggered widespread flooding along Colombia’s Caribbean coast, affecting more than 69,000 families, and causing severe damage to homes, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure. Thousands of already vulnerable families are left without shelter, food, or access to basic services. The scale of material damage and personal loss demands an urgent humanitarian response. An emergency assessment conducted by Children Change Colombia (CCC) together with our local partners in the affected areas has identified the following critical and immediate needs: Health and hygiene: First-aid supplies and hygiene kits to prevent disease outbreaks in flooded and overcrowded areas. Food security: Emergency food distributions for displaced families facing acute shortages. Psychosocial support: Mental health and trauma support for children and their caregivers affected by loss, displacement, and prolonged stress. Together with our partners, Children Change Colombia is ready to deliver immediate assistance to those affected. Our established presence and operational capacity in the affected regions allow for a rapid and coordinated response.