Stars Aid Disaster Relief
Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi Lead Miami Benefit Concert for Venezuela, Colombia Earthquake Relief
A star-studded Latin music concert will take the stage in Miami on Aug. 16 to raise money for earthquake survivors in Venezuela and Colombia, according to Newsday. Marc Anthony, Chayanne, Luis Fonsi, Feid, and Jay Wheeler are among the artists set to perform at the event, called "Unidos por Los Nuestros" — Spanish for "United for Our Own."
The concert comes as public attention fades on a crisis that will last years, SF Gate reported. Proceeds from ticket sales and online donations will go to five nonprofits and cover both short- and long-term needs.
Two Earthquakes Pushed the Concert to Expand
The event was originally planned to help Venezuela after a major earthquake struck the region. But organizers expanded the scope after a deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake also hit Colombia, according to Brandon Sun. That decision brought two nations' crises under one relief effort.
The back-to-back disasters created urgent and overlapping needs across both countries. Organizers said the fundraiser is designed to meet people where they are — right now and in the years ahead.
Money Will Rebuild Homes, Schools, and Mental Health Support
Funds raised will go toward rebuilding homes, repairing schools, and restoring community spaces, WFMZ reported. The effort will also pay for mental health support — a need that often goes unmet long after the cameras leave a disaster zone.
Five nonprofits will share the proceeds: All Hands and Hearts, CARE, Global Empowerment Mission, Techo, and World Central Kitchen. Each group works on different parts of disaster recovery, from emergency food relief to long-term rebuilding.
Latin Music's Biggest Names Step Up for the Cause
The lineup reads like a Latin music hall of fame. Marc Anthony, one of the best-selling salsa artists of all time, will headline alongside Chayanne, a pop icon from Puerto Rico, and Luis Fonsi, known globally for "Despacito," according to Las Vegas Sun.
Feid and Jay Wheeler represent a younger generation of Latin artists. Their inclusion signals that the concert is meant to draw broad audiences — and broad donations — across age groups and music fans.
Race Against Fading Attention on a Long-Term Crisis
Disaster relief experts warn that funding dries up fast once a crisis stops making headlines. The "Unidos por Los Nuestros" concert is timed to fight that trend, Winnipeg Free Press reported. Both Venezuela and Colombia face recovery timelines measured in years, not months.
Organizers hope the star power of the performers will keep donations flowing long after Aug. 16. Fans can give through ticket purchases or directly online, making it easy to contribute from anywhere in the world.
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