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FC Barcelona donates 100,000 euros and launches fundraising for earthquake victims in Colombia
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FC Barcelona donates 100,000 euros and launches fundraising for earthquake victims in Colombia

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FC Barcelona and its foundation have launched an extraordinary fundraising campaign, starting with an initial donation of 100,000 euros, to aid those affected by a recent earthquake in Colombia.
  • The funds will support humanitarian organizations working on the ground to provide emergency assistance, child protection, clean water, food, healthcare, education, and support for displaced people.
  • The club is calling on its members, fans, and the public to contribute to the initiative, with options for voluntary donations through rounding up purchases at club facilities.

FC Barcelona and its foundation are mobilizing to support victims of the recent magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia. The club has initiated an extraordinary fundraising campaign, pledging an initial contribution of 100,000 euros to address the humanitarian emergency.

These resources will be allocated to reinforce the work of humanitarian organizations with which the Barรงa Foundation maintains a regular collaboration and that work on the ground providing emergency assistance, child protection, access to drinking water, food, health, education, and support for displaced people.

โ€” FC Barcelona statementExplaining how the initial donation and future funds will be utilized.

The allocated resources will bolster the efforts of humanitarian organizations that regularly collaborate with the Barรงa Foundation. These groups are actively working in affected areas, delivering critical aid such as emergency assistance, child protection services, access to potable water, food supplies, healthcare, and educational support. They are also assisting displaced populations.

Barcelona has issued a broad appeal for solidarity, urging its members, fan clubs, supporters, businesses, and the general public to join this charitable endeavor. The club emphasized that all collected funds will be channeled through reputable humanitarian organizations with proven track records and on-the-ground presence, ensuring that donations reach those most in need.

the solidarity of members, fan clubs, fans, companies and citizens to join this solidarity initiative.

โ€” FC Barcelona FoundationAn appeal for public support for the fundraising campaign.

In addition to direct donations, Barcelona has implemented a voluntary rounding-up mechanism at various points of sale within its facilities. This allows individuals purchasing match tickets or museum entries to make a small, additional contribution by rounding up their total payment.

of recognized trajectory, operational capacity and presence on the ground, guaranteeing that the contributions reach the people who need them most.

โ€” FC BarcelonaDescribing the criteria for selecting humanitarian organizations to receive funds.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.