Six-year-old donates her piggy-bank savings to aid Colombian quake victims
Six-year-old Nawal Victoria Roa gave her life-savings to a Medellín relief centre after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed over 280 people in Colombia.
In the wake of a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that claimed more than 280 lives in Colombia, six-year-old Nawal Victoria Roa visited a relief centre in Medellín and presented a can of coins she had saved. The donation was made to TikToker @bynatyvflorece, who had launched a fundraising effort for those affected. Nawal’s mother, Karen Villanova, explained that the money was intended for a bicycle, but the disaster inspired her daughter to give it away.
The heartfelt moment drew applause from volunteers and residents, who praised the child’s generosity. President Abelardo de la Espriella visited the epicentre in Chocó, pledging full state mobilization. Rescue operations continue, with at least 4,000 injured and over 100,000 people impacted across Chocó, Valle del Cauca and other regions.
Why it matters
The story shows how even small acts of generosity can inspire hope amid a major natural disaster.
How this story developed
- Aug 10 Strong 7.4 quake rattles Pereira airport, causing panic and structural damage
- Aug 11 Damage to a military barracks in Cali was reported.
- Aug 11 Death toll reported at least 181 and missing estimates range up to 3,900.
- Aug 13 President Abelardo de la Espriella proclaimed a state of economic emergency to hasten rebuilding after a magnitude-7.4 quake that caused hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries.
- Aug 14 Colombia asked Mexico’s rescue brigade to provide an additional certification before deployment.
- Aug 15 Authorities are weighing the relocation of residents from the temporary camp in La Libertad park due to concerns about additional building failures.
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