The following was written by International Executive Board Member for EsLibertad, Milica Pandžić .

You can read the original in Spanish here. 

A powerful (magnitude 7.8) earthquake hit northern Ecuador in recent weeks. They have already reported more than 500 dead and thousands homeless. In this situation, the team of Estudiantes por la Libertad Ecuador invites all people throughout Latin America to donate to organizations with the logistical capacity to grant the necessary help to victims effectively.

In that sense, we encourage you to donate to the Ecuadorian Red Cross through its official account on the Ammado platform, in order to help with rescue efforts and shelter.

In addition, the Estudiantes por la Libertad Ecuador team is leading a campaign called #UnaBotellaPara in Manabi and Esmeraldas, to transport tap water for personal use to the most affected areas. For more information about the campaign and how to help, please contact Arianna Tanca (atanca@eslibertad.org) or Rebecca Morla (rmorla@eslibertad.org). For other ways to help Ecuador, see the website of the Ecuadorian Red Cross. 

Because solidarity has no borders, give the gift of solidarity today to those who most need it. Donate now!