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Flood in Bogotá: help Old Town village rebuild

The flood damaged 56 homes in Old Town village. We're raising funds for repairs, supplies and temporary shelter.

🇨🇴 110055, Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia1,593 views
Teresa P. Navarro
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Bogotá
The flood hit Old Town village on 6 September. My home was one of 56 damaged, and 11 families are still in temporary shelter at a borrowed warehouse. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $1,600 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $560 • Clean water and purification supplies: $145 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $150 • Food parcels for displaced families: $560 • Tools and labor for repairs: $185 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Teresa

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  • Emanuele Carbone 🇮🇹 · $10
  • Caio Marcos Correia 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $15

    “God bless. Shared with friends too. - Peoria”

  • Bryan P. Uy 🇵🇭 · $25
  • James Kariuki Kessy 🇰🇪 · $100
  • Gabriella Ilaria Santoro 🇮🇹 · $5

    “Keep your head up. My sister told me about this one. - Verona”

  • Indah Hesti Pane 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Brooklyn D. Hudson 🇳🇿 · $30
  • Mariana Santana 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Be well. My neighbor told me about this one. - Guarulhos”

  • Ximena E. Cortés 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Nenita M. Marquez 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Juma Okello Lubega 🇹🇿 · $20

    “Only $20 but hope it helps. - Dodoma”

  • Rosa M. Tapia 🇨🇴 · $20
  • Swati N. Prajapati 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Nilesh C. Apte 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Thought of Teresa all day after reading this. - Pune”

  • Alejandro Contreras 🇦🇷 · $25
  • Kiran Chhetri 🇳🇵 · $25
  • Gilles Stéphane Maillard 🇫🇷 · $17
  • Nonso Ifeanyi Igwe 🇳🇬 · $15
  • Saif Alam 🇮🇳 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Nashik”

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  • Rowan S. Coleman🇺🇸Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Amazing support system

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Mizanur Alamin Miah🇬🇧Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Outstanding person

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Practical and effective help

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Sending good thoughts. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Take care

    • wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 11 people at work. God bless

      • Take care, Teresa. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Nagpur.

        • hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you. God bless.

          • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Gold Coast

            • Stay strong. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

              • So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro.

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