# Colombian football community earthquake relief efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-football-community-earthquake-relief-efforts
> Updated: 2026-08-15T17:08:21.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia, the nation’s football community has mobilized to provide humanitarian relief. In Cali, rival clubs América de Cali and Deportivo Cali have coordinated donation drives with local authorities, while athletes in Pereira have assisted with rescue efforts and the distribution of food and water.

Some organizations, including Millonarios and Atlético Nacional, proposed using match gate receipts to fund aid. The seismic event has also impacted international competition schedules, leading to the postponement of Deportes Tolima’s Copa Libertadores series.

Individual players have also contributed to the response. Former national team midfielder Alexander Mejía, who works with Deportivo Cali’s youth divisions, reported providing consistent support to vulnerable communities in cities such as Cali and Armenia.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Alexander Mejía provides aid to earthquake victims in Colombia

Former Colombian footballer Alexander Mejía is providing ongoing, private humanitarian aid to communities in Cali and Armenia following a major 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-meja-provides-aid-to-earthquake-victims-in-colombia

### 2026-08-13: Colombian football clubs unite for earthquake relief efforts

Colombian football clubs, including América de Cali and Deportivo Cali, have united to provide humanitarian aid and donations following a major earthquake that has also impacted international tournament play.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sports-community-mobilizes-aid-for-earthquake-victims-in-pereira

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