About colombiaquake.org
Who we are
Why this site exists
This site exists for one reason: when the August 10, 2026 earthquake struck, official information arrived hours late, from ten different sites, with contradicting numbers. Families searched for missing loved ones across dozens of citizen-run pages. International donors didn't know where to direct their support. This site consolidates — verified, bilingual, free, and nonprofit — the three things people need most when they want to help: where to donate, what is happening, and who their loved ones are looking for.
How we work
A small team supported by AI. Every morning at 6:00 AM Bogotá time, an automated service collects information from 34 official sources (UNGRD, SGC, Presidencia, DIMAR), humanitarian sources (OCHA, ReliefWeb, WFP, Red Cross), and verified press (El Tiempo, Semana, El Colombiano, Reuters, AP, BBC). A language model (Claude Sonnet 4.5) drafts a bilingual report with traceable citations. A human editor reviews before publishing. We never invent figures. When sources disagree, we show the differences with context.
How we verify
Every figure cited on the site comes from a linked, public source. Missing-persons reports are moderated manually before appearing publicly. Photographs are from verified agencies (Reuters, AFP, AP, Getty) or Colombian press, each with credit. Donation partners are registered nonprofits with a track record in disaster response, and Charity Navigator or BBB ratings where available.
How we're funded
The site operates as a nonprofit. Infrastructure costs (AWS, domain, Stripe) are covered by Sabin Larsen, the founder. Every donation received through our aggregator fund is passed through in full (minus Stripe fees) to partner NGOs monthly, with public distribution reports. We charge no commission, sell no data, and don't monetize with advertising.
The team
Sabin Larsen — founder, software engineer with 30+ years in data and infrastructure projects. Site development is assisted by AI agents (Perplexity Computer, Claude Code) working under human supervision. All editorial, moderation, and financial decisions are made by a human.
Contact
Press inquiries, collaborations, photo rights, or NGO partnerships: email hello@colombiaquake.org. Technical bug reports: support@colombiaquake.org.