Jhon Arias deploys humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in Colombia
Colombian midfielder Jhon Arias has demonstrated his commitment to the country following the devastating earthquake that recently struck Colombia. The footballer, a star for Palmeiras and the national team, took the initiative to arrange a private plane to transport specialized medical personnel and essential supplies to Quibdó, his hometown and one of the areas most affected by the natural disaster.
The department of Chocó, epicenter of the 7.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in San José del Palmar, has suffered significant material damage that has left numerous families in a vulnerable situation. Faced with this scenario, Arias, 28, has channeled his efforts to provide direct support to his compatriots.
We are available to provide the greatest help that is within our reach.
Jhon Arias
A joint effort for the recovery of the Chocó
Together with his wife, Alejandra Ayala, who is also a native of Quibdó, the player has led a fundraising campaign to strengthen assistance efforts. To facilitate the process, they have enabled bank accounts in both Colombia and Brazil, allowing people interested in collaborating to make their donations securely and transparently.
The couple has emphasized the importance of solidarity in these critical moments, calling for national unity to overcome the aftermath of this disaster that impacted various regions of the center and west of the Colombian territory.
Call for solidarity
- Dispatch of professional medical brigades to critical areas.
- Distribution of basic medical supplies for the care of the wounded.
- Enabling financial channels to receive international and local donations.
- Promotion of a message of resilience and unity among citizens.
Through his platforms, the footballer has insisted on the need to maintain constant support for the communities of Chocó, reaffirming that his social work will continue as long as conditions in the region require priority attention.
