Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure

Country: Colombia Source: International Committee of the Red Cross The earthquake that occurred on 10 August exacerbated the humanitarian needs of communities that were already grappling with consequences of armed conflict in Colombia. In rural areas of the departments of Chocó and Valle del Cauca, the damage caused by the earthquake compounded existing challenges, including years of displacement, confinement, explosive hazards and difficulties in accessing essential services such as water, heal