Help Natalia’s dad, Joel, rebuild after the earthquake in Colombia

$4,511 of $10,000 goal
Given by 82 generous donors in 21 days

Help Joel (Natalia’s Dad) and his wife rebuild their home and livelihood after the devastating Colombia earthquake.

Queenstown, Otago

On August 11, 2026, a devastating earthquake severely damaged Natalia’s father Joel’s home in Colombia, leaving Joel and his wife, Ney, without a safe place to live and with most of their belongings lost.

Joel’s home was also his workplace. He cared for elderly people there, providing them with accommodation and daily support. The earthquake destroyed beds, furniture, and essential equipment he needs to continue his work.

Natalia already had flights booked to visit Colombia at the end of the month. What was meant to be a special trip to introduce her new daughter to her family and spend precious time together has now become an uncertain and heartbreaking journey.

With the funds raised, Natalia will add an extra piece of luggage to her flight so she can bring essential items that are difficult to find locally. The remaining funds will help with:

🏠 Safe accommodation for Joel and Ney

🍎 Food and essential supplies

👕 Clothing

🛏️ Furniture and beds

❤️ Equipment needed to restart Joel’s work

Every donation, no matter how small, is deeply appreciated ❤️ If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page with your friends and family.

Thank you for helping Joel and Ney during this incredibly difficult time.

Natalia Marin's involvement (page creator)

Natalia is my friend and is a much-loved member of the Queenstown community, especially among families who know her from her years at City Impact Daycare and, more recently, BestStart Hanley’s Farm.

Use of funds

Safe accommodation for Joel and Ney

🍎 Food and essential supplies

👕 Clothing

🛏️ Furniture and beds

❤️ Equipment needed to restart Joel’s work

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Latest update

Thank you for your support ❤️🇨🇴💪🏻🙏🏻  24 August 2026

A huge thank you to everyone for your support, kindness and generosity. We’ve made sure to share all your lovely messages with Joel in Colombia, and he is incredibly grateful and happy to know that people are supporting him from the other side of the world.

Joel, his wife, and the elderly people they care for have now found a temporary place to stay, which is such a relief.

Our friend Naty will be travelling to Colombia in a week, not only to be there for her dad and help him through this difficult time, but also to introduce her beautiful little baby to the family. ❤️

Thank you again for your generosity. We’re still working towards our goal, and there is still a way to help. Even simply sharing this page with your family and friends can make a huge difference.

Thank you for helping us remind Joel and his family that they’re not alone. ❤️

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Latest donations

Fran
Fran on 02 Sep 2026
$30
Lia
Lia on 31 Aug 2026
FORZA! Dios los cuide y ayude a recuperarse 🙏🙌🏼
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Steven
Steven on 24 Aug 2026
$20
Juliana
Juliana on 23 Aug 2026
$30
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 23 Aug 2026
$20

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Paying to a verified bank account of Natalia Largo Cruz on behalf of For Natalia’s dad, Joel (Jose Heli Largo Sánchez), who’s lost everything after the earthquake in Colombia
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This campaign started on 12 Aug 2026 and ended on 2 Sep 2026.