In a show of regional solidarity following Colombia’s devastating earthquake, the government of the Dominican Republic has formally announced it will provide critical humanitarian assistance to impacted communities, responding to an initial international appeal for support issued by Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
To turn this commitment into tangible action, the Dominican Ministry of Defense has established a dedicated centralized donation collection point at the Dominican Navy’s iconic “27 de Febrero” Naval Base. The facility is strategically located on Avenida España in Punta Torrecilla, Sans Soucí, in the eastern district of Santo Domingo, making it accessible for members of the public and local organizations wishing to contribute.
The collection center will run on a daily operating schedule, open to donors from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Authorities have outlined the most urgently needed items to support relief operations, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, sterile medical supplies, canned goods and other non-perishable food products, oral hydration fluids, non-perishable dry goods, and wet hygiene wipes—all supplies that are in critically short supply in earthquake-hit regions.
Specially trained assigned personnel will manage the entire process at the center, from receiving incoming donations to sorting, categorizing, and securely storing all contributions before they are shipped to Colombia as part of the coordinated international humanitarian response.
For individuals, nonprofits, or local businesses seeking to coordinate large-scale donations or clarify any questions about contributing, a dedicated contact line has been set up: 829-762-2054.
In a formal statement, the Dominican government emphasized that this solidarity initiative underscores the longstanding ties between the Dominican Republic and the Colombian people, and reaffirms the country’s unwavering commitment to standing with Colombia during its emergency response and post-disaster relief work.