Colombia: where help is needed now
Colombia: the HelpMap currently tracks 26 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Armed conflict. People reported in need: 26,000. Humanitarian appeals request $10,202,616; $7,707,276 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Colombia: 46, of which 0 are open.
Active events in Colombia
| Event | Main type | Level | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia: humanitarian crisis9.1 million people in need (2025) | Humanitarian crisis | Serious | Dec 31, 2024 | OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger) |
| Colombia - EarthquakeCHF 10,000,000 requested | Earthquake | Serious | Aug 11, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Armed conflict: Antioquia, Colombia32 violent events, 33 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Cauca, Colombia35 violent events, 22 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Norte de Santander, Colombia37 violent events, 34 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Drought in Aruba, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Suriname, VenezuelaMedium impact for agricultural drought in 1735191 km2 | Drought | Serious | Sep 21, 2022 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Armed conflict: Arauca, Colombia7 violent events, 2 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Atlántico, Colombia6 violent events, 1 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Bolívar, Colombia18 violent events, 17 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Caquetá, Colombia4 violent events, 5 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Cesar, Colombia8 violent events, 6 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Chocó, Colombia8 violent events, 9 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Cundinamarca, Colombia1 violent events, 1 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Huila, Colombia11 violent events, 15 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: La Guajira, Colombia6 violent events, 6 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Magdalena, Colombia6 violent events, 4 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Meta, Colombia1 violent events, 1 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Nariño, Colombia9 violent events, 12 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Putumayo, Colombia4 violent events, 4 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Risaralda, Colombia2 violent events, 1 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 14, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Tolima, Colombia10 violent events, 8 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Valle del Cauca, Colombia25 violent events, 15 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Colombia - Forced Displacement sEAPCHF 202,616 requested | Displacement | Notable | Mar 28, 2025 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Colombia: Earthquake - Aug 2026EQ-2026-000146-COL | Earthquake | Notable | Aug 10, 2026 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Colombia: Floods - Jan 2026FL-2026-000017-COL | Flood | Notable | Jan 26, 2026 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Earthquake in ColombiaMagnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km | Earthquake | Minor | Nov 13, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
Aid kits likely needed estimate
HelpMap estimate from the type and severity of the events — not a published request.
Published aid-kit requests for Colombia
| ID | Kit and place | Requested by | Quantity | Published | Deadline | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN-1309 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitArauca, ColombiaFeminine Hygiene Kits – SENA Regional Arauca (Colombia)Items requestedFeminine hygiene kits (contents not stated) | Government · Tender | Not stated on page | Nov 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1258 | First aid kitEl Cerrito, ColombiaAcquire PPE, first aid kits and emergency items for officials of the Municipality of El CerritoItems requestedPPE, first aid kits, emergency items | Government · Tender | — | Oct 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-117 | First aid kitColombia (city not stated; 'District' suggests Bogotá – not confirmed), ColombiaAcquire elements to provide first aid kits and emergency care items for the District Secretary of HealthItems requestedFirst aid kits ('botiquines') and emergency care items | Government · Tender | — | Oct 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1147 | First aid kitBogotá, ColombiaAdquirir elementos para la dotación de botiquines y elementos de atención de emergencias para la Secretaría Distrital de Salud | Government · RFQ | — | Oct 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1146 | Shelter kitRisaralda (270), Caldas (130), Quindío (100), ColombiaCOL RFQ CO42000007100 - Adquisición 500 kits de reparación [500 repair kits] | UN agency · RFQ | 500 | Oct 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1135 | First aid kitBogotá, ColombiaAdquirir insumos, medicamentos y dispositivos médicos requeridos para dotar los botiquines de primeros auxilios de la Brigada de Ingenieros de Desminado Humanitario | Government · Tender | — | Oct 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1120 | Education / recreation kit11 municipalities incl. Arauquita, Bogotá, Cúcuta, Quibdó, Santa Marta, Villavicencio, ColombiaAdquisición, conformación y distribución de Kits Educativos para organizaciones [Educational kits for youth organisations]Items requested11-inch tablets with case, dual wireless microphone systems, stationery | UN agency · RFQ | 14 | Oct 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1119 | Hygiene kitLitoral de San Juan, Chocó, ColombiaCOL Mini RFQ CO42000007160 - Adquisición de Higiene Familiar [500 family hygiene kits] | UN agency · RFQ | 500 | Oct 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1102 | Food parcel / food kitHato Corozal, Casanare, ColombiaPromover acciones que contribuyan a la asistencia alimentaria e higiene personal a través de la entrega de paquetes nutricionales y kit de aseo dirigidos a la población en condición de discapacidad - Hato CorozalItems requestedNutritional packages and hygiene kits | Government · Tender | — | Oct 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1086 | NFI / household kitQuibdó, Chocó (I.E. Miguel Antonio Caicedo Mena - sede Brisas del Poblado), ColombiaCOL RFQ CO42000007024 - Adquisición de 1 kit dotación alojamiento [1 accommodation furnishing kit] | UN agency · RFQ | 1 | Oct 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1037 | First aid kitBogotá, ColombiaCOL - Compra de botiquines tipo B para Bogotá - CO42000006907 [Type B first aid kits] | UN agency · RFQ | — | Sep 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1021 | Emergency / family relief kitAntioquia, Colombia17251 Kits de Ayudas Humanitarias [Humanitarian aid kits - Antioquia]Items requestedFood, family hygiene, infant hygiene, kitchen, education items, mats, blankets, sheets, hammocks, mosquito nets | Government · Other | — | Sep 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-1011 | Hygiene kitPuerto Gaitán, Meta, ColombiaAdquisición de víveres y kits de aseo para brindar ayuda humanitaria inmediata a familias víctimas del desplazamiento forzado de la comunidad indígena Iwitsulibo - Puerto Gaitán | Government · RFQ | — | Sep 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-991 | Food parcel / food kitAnorí, Antioquia, ColombiaSuministro de kits de alimentos y asistencia humanitaria para la atención de comunidades afectadas o damnificadas por fenómenos naturales y/o antrópicos - Anorí | Government · RFQ | — | Aug 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-971 | Food parcel / food kitTame, Arauca, ColombiaSuministro de kit alimentario denominado ayuda humanitaria en beneficio de familias damnificadas por evento de origen natural en el municipio de Tame, Arauca | Government · Other | — | Aug 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-970 | Emergency / family relief kitSan Miguel, Putumayo, ColombiaKits de alimentación; kit de aseo personal; de implementos de cocina; de abrigo; alojamiento y transporte de emergencia para población víctima del conflicto armado - San Miguel, PutumayoItems requestedFood kits, personal hygiene kits, kitchen kits, warm clothing (abrigo) kits; plus lodging and emergency transport | Government · RFQ | — | Aug 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-968 | Emergency / family relief kitAtlántico (Barranquilla), ColombiaSuministro de kits de asistencia humanitaria para la atención de damnificados en el departamento del Atlántico afectados por evento de origen natural y antrópico | Government · RFQ | — | Aug 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-947 | Trauma / emergency medical kitBucaramanga, Santander, ColombiaCompraventa de kits para la atención inicial de emergencias traumáticas ... Bomberos de Bucaramanga [Trauma first-response kits] | Government · RFQ | — | Jul 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-937 | Education / recreation kitMedellín, Valledupar, Montería, Pereira, Santa Marta, Cúcuta, Bogotá, ColombiaCOL RFQ CO42000006363 Elaboración y distribución de kits pedagógicos [1,000 pedagogical kits on restorative processes] | UN agency · RFQ | 1,000 | Jul 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-928 | Hygiene kitMiraflores, Guaviare, ColombiaSuministro de bienes y servicios para la atención de emergencias consistentes en materiales de alojamiento temporal, kits de aseo, hospedaje y alimentación destinados a la población damnificada - Miraflores, Guaviare | Government · RFQ | — | Jul 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-922 | Food parcel / food kitVereda El Blanco, upper Río Aracataca, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, ColombiaCOL – RFQ - CO42000006259 – KITS de alimentación [Food kits] | UN agency · RFQ | 244 | Jul 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-919 | Emergency / family relief kitCundinamarca, ColombiaSuministro de kit de alimentos, aseo y cocina para ayudas humanitarias ... población damnificada por los diferentes eventos naturales en el departamento de CundinamarcaItems requestedFood kits, hygiene kits, kitchen kits | Government · Tender | — | Jul 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-910 | Emergency / family relief kitArmenia, Quindío, ColombiaSuministro de ayudas humanitarias (kits de mercado; aseo y cocina; colchonetas; frazadas) para garantizar la atención inmediata a la población vulnerable del municipio de ArmeniaItems requestedFood (market) kits, hygiene and kitchen kits, mats, blankets | Government · RFQ | — | Jul 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-864 | Food parcel / food kitCundinamarca, ColombiaContratar la adquisición y suministro de paquetes de alimentación; kits de aseo y kits de cocina destinados a brindar ayuda humanitaria inmediata y de transición a la población víctima del conflictoItems requestedFood packages, hygiene kits, kitchen kits | Government · RFQ | — | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-835 | Emergency / family relief kitCumaral, Meta, ColombiaSuministro de elementos de kit de ayuda humanitaria inmediata destinados a declarantes por hechos victimizantes (Ley 1448 de 2011) - Cumaral, Meta | Government · RFQ | — | May 2026 | May 27, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-799 | Emergency / family relief kitQuibdó, Chocó, ColombiaKit de ayudas humanitarias - suministro de kits de ayuda humanitaria para atender a población víctima del conflicto armado en el municipio de Quibdó | Government · Tender | — | May 2026 | May 12, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-794 | Trauma / emergency medical kitBogotá, ColombiaAdquisición morral tipo botiquín M5 para la unidad operaciones especiales en emergencias y desastres PONALSAR [M5 medic backpacks] | Government · RFQ | — | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-783 | Shelter kitColombiaIOM/ITBCOL01/2026 - KIT DE HABITAT [Habitat (shelter) kits] | UN agency · ITB | — | Apr 2026 | May 13, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-763 | Emergency / family relief kitSan Martín, Cesar, ColombiaApoyo a la mesa municipal de víctimas y suministro de kits de ayuda humanitaria para atender a la población víctima del conflicto armado en el municipio de San Martín - Cesar | Government · RFQ | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-759 | Emergency / family relief kitBogotá, ColombiaKits de ayuda humanitaria - entrega en el CNL - FNGRD-SIP-007-2026 [Humanitarian aid kits, delivery at national logistics centre] | Government · Other | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-750 | Food parcel / food kitFlorencia, Caquetá, ColombiaSuministro de kits alimentarios para las familias afectadas por situaciones de emergencias sanitarias; naturales; eventos catastróficos o calamidad pública declarada ... Florencia [Food kits for emergency-affected families] | Government · RFQ | — | Mar 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-749 | Food parcel / food kitCórdoba, Quindío, ColombiaSuministro de paquetes alimenticios y kits de aseo con el fin de brindar ayuda humanitaria ... población víctima del conflicto armado [Food packages and hygiene kits] | Government · RFQ | — | Mar 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-704 | Hygiene kitFortul, Arauca, ColombiaFortalecimiento para la atención humanitaria mediante suministro de kit de aseo e higiene; kit alimentario y kit de hábitat para la población desplazada del municipio de Fortul [Hygiene, food and habitat kits for IDPs] | Government · RFQ | — | Feb 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-700 | Education / recreation kitCórdoba department, ColombiaEntrega de 6.000 Kit´s escolares, en el departamento de Cordoba [6,000 school kits] | UN agency · RFQ | 6,000 | Feb 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-696 | Food parcel / food kitSan Pedro de Urabá, Antioquia, ColombiaSuministro de kit de alimentos para la atención de familias afectadas por la ola invernal y desastres ... San Pedro de Urabá [Food kits for families affected by rainy season] | Government · Other | — | Feb 2026 | — | Awarded | Source |
| RN-688 | Emergency / family relief kitSabaneta, Antioquia, ColombiaSuministro de kits de ayudas humanitarias para personas víctimas del conflicto armado del municipio de Sabaneta [Humanitarian aid kits for conflict victims] | Government · RFQ | — | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-677 | Hygiene kitColombiaKITS DE HIGIENE [Hygiene kits] | UN agency · RFQ | — | Feb 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-629 | Emergency / family relief kitLa Montañita, Caquetá, ColombiaSuministro de kits de emergencia destinados a las juntas de acción comunal ... plan de retorno y reubicación de la comunidad de la Unión Peneya [Emergency kits for community action boards] | Government · RFQ | — | Dec 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Awarded | Source |
| RN-419 | Hygiene kitBahía Solano and Juradó, Chocó, ColombiaKits higiene Bahia Solano y Juradó [Hygiene kits] | UN agency · RFQ | — | Jul 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-399 | Other kitBogotá, Medellín, Norte de Santander, ColombiaSUMINISTRO DE PAÑALES Y KITS [Supply of diapers and kits] | UN agency · RFQ | — | Jul 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-393 | Education / recreation kitColombiaKits lúdicos y cartillas para la transformación cultural [Recreational kits and booklets] | UN agency · ITB | — | Jul 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-387 | Hygiene kitSanta Marta, Riohacha, Barranquilla, ColombiaKits de higiene para adultos y niños Santa Marta, Riohacha y Barranquilla [Hygiene kits for adults and children] | UN agency · RFQ | — | Jun 2025 | Jul 4, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-355 | Hygiene kitColombiaSuminstro de Kits de Higiene [Supply of hygiene kits] | UN agency · RFQ | — | May 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-275 | Food parcel / food kitPacific region, Colombia131415 KITS BANCO DE ALIMENTOS PACÍFICO | UN agency · ITB | — | Mar 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-237 | Shelter kitVarious regions of Colombia, ColombiaINVITACIÓN A LICITAR N.º COLBO/SUP/ITB/2025/001 - ACUERDO MARCO PARA EL SUMINISTRO Y DISTRIBUCIÓN DE ELEMENTOS DE HÁBITAT [Framework agreement for habitat/shelter items] | UN agency · Framework agreement | — | Jan 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-235 | Food parcel / food kitMajagual, Sucre and Guaranda (Sucre dept.), Colombia130950 INSUMOS Y VÍVERES DE LA CANASTA FAMILIAR, Dpto. SUCRE [Family food basket supplies] | UN agency · ITB | — | Jan 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 | Closed | Source |
Questions and answers
- What is the humanitarian situation in Colombia right now?
- Colombia: the HelpMap currently tracks 26 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Armed conflict. People reported in need: 26,000. Humanitarian appeals request $10,202,616; $7,707,276 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Colombia: 46, of which 0 are open.
- Which aid kits are needed in Colombia?
- Based on the current events in Colombia, HelpMap estimates that these kits are most likely needed: Hygiene kit, Food parcel / food kit, NFI / household kit, Trauma / emergency medical kit, and Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit. This is an estimate, not a published request.
- Are there open tenders or requests for aid kits in Colombia?
- RescueCatalog tracks 46 published aid-kit requests for Colombia, 0 of them open. Kit types requested: Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit, First aid kit, Shelter kit, and Education / recreation kit.
- Where does this data come from?
- From public sources such as OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger), IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent), ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI, GDACS (UN / European Commission), and ReliefWeb (UN OCHA). The events are refreshed every 15 minutes; the likely kit needs and the help-pressure score are RescueCatalog estimates.
- How can an organisation get aid kits for Colombia?
- Send your kit list or specification. RescueCatalog builds the kits to your specification and quotes for the volume and destination you need.
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