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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade

Global Empowerment Mission sends 40 tons of emergency supplies to earthquake-stricken Colombia

The Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) dispatched 40 tons of food, water, and medical aid via a humanitarian flight from Miami International Airport to assist earthquake survivors in Colombia. This follows a previous shipment of 60 tons of supplies sent to Cali, as relief efforts continue to coordinate with the Colombian and U.S. governments.

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Why It Matters

Local humanitarian organizations are coordinating large-scale international aid shipments and fundraising events in Miami to support earthquake recovery efforts in Colombia.

Key Facts

  • Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) sent 40 tons of emergency supplies including food, water, and medical aid to Colombia.
  • The 40-ton shipment departed from Miami International Airport on Saturday via a DHL humanitarian flight.
  • A previous shipment of 60 tons of supplies was sent to Cali, Colombia, by Avianca Cargo.
  • GEM is coordinating relief efforts with the Colombian government and the United States government.
  • An international benefit concert, 'Unidos Por Los Nuestros', is scheduled for Sunday evening at the Kaseya Center in Miami to raise funds for earthquake victims in Colombia and Venezuela.

Who's Mentioned

organizationGlobal Empowerment Mission“Doral-based organization leading the relief effort.”locationKaseya Center“Venue for the upcoming relief benefit concert.”locationColombia“Country receiving disaster relief.”personMichael Capponi“President and founder of GEM.”locationMiami International Airport“Departure point for the humanitarian flight.”