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Sweden provides SEK 5 million in humanitarian assistance to Colombia following earthquake
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Government of Sweden , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Sweden is donating SEK 5 million to support those affected.
Humanitarian assistance is being provided to Colombia following an earthquake. Sweden is donating SEK 5 million to support those affected. The funding will help address urgent needs and provide support to people who have been displaced from their homes.
The assistance is being provided through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. Sweden has a history of providing humanitarian aid to Colombia. Further details on the earthquake and the humanitarian response are available from ReliefWeb.
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Category: disaster Published: August 14, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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