NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade
South Florida organizations and City of Doral ship 60 tons of aid to earthquake-stricken Colombia
A cargo flight carrying 60 tons of donated supplies departed Miami International Airport for Cali, Colombia, to assist victims of a recent earthquake. The relief effort is a partnership between Avianca Cargo, the City of Doral, and the Global Empowerment Mission, with additional shipments planned.
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This effort provides essential supplies like tents, blankets, and first aid to residents in Colombia who lost their homes and businesses in a recent earthquake.
Key Facts
- Sixty tons of donated supplies were loaded onto a cargo plane at Miami International Airport on Friday.
- The aid is destined for Cali, Colombia, to assist earthquake victims.
- The relief effort is a partnership between Avianca Cargo, the City of Doral, and the Global Empowerment Mission.
- Supplies include tents, tarps, blankets, sleeping bags, first aid kits, and personal hygiene items.
- Avianca Cargo is opening passenger flight freight capacity to move supplies from Miami to various Colombian cities through the weekend.
- Global Empowerment Mission has been collecting and packaging supplies since Monday.
- Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Pereira, Colombia.
Who's Mentioned
organizationGlobal Empowerment Mission“Organization collecting and packaging supplies.”organizationAvianca Cargo“Partner coordinating the flight and freight movement.”locationColombia“Country affected by the earthquake and destination for aid.”personFrancine Delarosa“Representative with Global Empowerment Mission.”organizationCity of Doral“Partner in the aid relief effort.”personJuan Correa“Chief Commercial Officer at Avianca Cargo.”personDaniella Levine Cava“Miami-Dade County Mayor.”locationMiami International Airport“Departure point for the aid shipment.”