The humanitarian response to the 2010 Chile earthquake included national governments, charitable and for-profit organizations from around the world which began coordinating humanitarian aid designed to help the Chilean people.
National governments
: President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner called President Michelle Bachelet and offered "all the needed aid." Meanwhile, Argentine Ambassador to Chile, Ginés González García, said that his country "will do everything possible" to aid Chile. Medical supplies sent by Argentina had arrived in Chile—the first batch of international relief aid the country has received after Saturday's devastating earthquake, Chile's Defense Ministry said Sunday. On March 1, Chile requested Argentina the sending of three field hospitals, including a similar one deployed in Haiti. President Cristina Kirchner also announced the delivery of 1800 tons of food and more than a half millions liters of water. Four water purifications plants and four electricity power generators were also included. The first C-130 Hercules, of eight scheduled flights, was dispatched on March 1 and the 12 modules Argentine Air Force hospital would be located at Curicó. On March 5 an Air Force Fokker F-28 was sent to Concepcion to evacuate residents On March 6 Argentine Health minister announces the sending of ten thousand doses of vaccine against hepatitis A On March 8, the Argentine Ministry of Defense announced that, after 9 flights, the field hospital at Curico is already operational. On March 13 the benefit concert Argentina Abraza Chile is done at Buenos Aires : Prime Minister Kevin Rudd offered any possible assistance to the Chilean government. : Bolivian President Evo Morales made a visit to Chile and was the only president to carry food an aid on his plane, then he announced half of his monthly salary will be donated to the earthquake tragedy of Chile and Haiti, Bolivia sent aid to Chile and the Bolivian people collected $1.3 million for Chile and Haiti. : Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that he had "deep concern for the impact of the earthquake" and ordered the cabinet to evaluate Chile's situation and the assistance Brazil could give. An aircraft from the Brazilian Air Force was used to transport Chile's justice minister and attorney general back to Chile. After attending the induction of the Uruguayan President José Mujica, President Lula made a short visit to Santiago to meet President Bachelet. On March 2, 2010, Brasil sent two UH-60 Blackhawk of the Brazilian Air Force to Chile. The Brazilian Air Force has also sent aircraft transporting the Brazilian Navy field hospital and its 47 personnel on March 3. : The Canadian government is currently monitoring the situation and is aware of the approximately 1,100 Canadians in Chile. Non-government organizations have already responded, including Global Medic, from Toronto, will reassign volunteers already in Haiti, the Canadian Red Cross is also monitoring the situation and Canadian embassies along the western seaboard, as well as Vancouver, where the 2010 Olympics were being held, have been put on alert. The Chilean government has specifically asked Canada for a field hospital, a pontoon bridge, generators and telecommunications equipment. Bev Oda minsister of international cooperation announced on March 3, 2010, that Canada would give $2 million in aid to Chile. Republic of China (Taiwan): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences and offered assistance to ONEMI, the Chilean emergency and disaster agency.
: President Hu Jintao released a message of condolence to President Bachelet and offered emergency relief assistance to affected areas. He said, "On behalf of the Chinese government as well as in his own name, extended sincere condolences to Bachelet, the Chilean people and government as well as deep sympathies to the earthquake victims." On March 6, the Chinese government sent a plane to Santiago containing roughly 2 million U.S. dollars' worth of aid. : The Colombian Government expressed condolences and is ready to help this neighbour country by sending any help that the Government of Chile requests and also helping it through its embassy in Santiago. : The Costa Rican government communicated through an official note its solidarity to the victims of the earthquake. The National Emergencies Commission volunteered to send 3 structural engineers to help evaluate the conditions of the still-standing structures.Costa Rica enviará a Chile ingenieros para evaluar hospitales y escuelas : The Cuban government has sent a total of 36 doctors who have set up a temporary hospital in Rancagua, in the Cachapoal Province. Cuba has also donated about 12 tons of medicine and medical equipment to Chile. Several organs of the Cuban government as well as Ex-president Fidel Castro have also sent their condolences and have expressed solidarity with Chile. : The president of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernández spoke about the Chilean earthquake a few hours after the earthquake occurred, while presenting a previously scheduled speech about his tenure during the year 2009. He stated, "Our hearts and our prayers are with you" and expressed his solidarity with the Chilean people. : The president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, issued a statement of condolence saying, "You can count on us for any help we can give. A big hug for the Chilean people and beloved President Bachelet." : French President Nicolas Sarkozy expressed his "deep emotion", while Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said Paris "in consultation with its European Union partners is ready to respond to the Chilean demands for assistance." : German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle issued a statement saying that Germany was sending an expert team from the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief to Chile to find out how it could offer technical assistance. : Haiti, already devastated by the 2010 Haiti earthquake, sent condolences to the Chilean government. Haitian President René Préval went to the Chilean embassy and expressed condolence. : The president of Iceland sent president Michelle Bachelet condolences on behalf of the Icelandic people. The president hoped that the unity of Chileans and the international community would help relieve from the devastation that followed the earthquake. : NBD reports " Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the loss of lives in the earthquake in Chile and pledged USD five million support for relief and rehabilitation work there." "On behalf of the Government and people of India, I would like to express deep sympathy and condolences to the people of Chile on the great tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families", the Prime Minister said in a letter to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. : The Israeli government issued a statement saying that "Israel stands by the side of the government and the people of Chile, and expresses its solidarity with them in the face of the devastating earthquake that has befallen their country. Israel wishes to send its condolences to the bereaved families and to express its support to all the citizens of Chile in this time of trial."More than 300 killed in Chile quake; tsunami reaches Hawaii Retrieved on February 28, 2010 The government has offered medical and engineering aid and is awaiting a response from the Chilean government. Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama ordered preparation for relief and support activities. : Abdullah II bin al-Hussein, the current king of the Kingdom of Jordan, expressed his deepest sympathies over the loss of life caused by the earthquake via a telegram sent to Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.Massive earthquake strikes Chile Retrieved on February 28, 2010 : President Fatmir Sejdiu sent a message of condolence to President Bachelet and President-elect Piñera offering "...the deepest sympathies of the people and the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo."President Sejdiu conveyed his condolences to Chilean authorities Retrieved on March 3, 2010 : His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable President Michelle Bachelet Jeria expressing sincere condolences, wished the injured a swift recovery and that Chilean officials would be able to overcome the impact of this natural disaster. His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah also sent a cable of condolences to the Chilean president. His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah did the same. : Malaysia's foreign ministry conveyed Malaysia's condolences and deep sympathy to the victims of the massive earthquake that hit Chile.Malaysia Conveys Condolences To Chile Earthquake Victims Retrieved on February 28, 2010 : The government of Mexico sent its condolences to the Chilean people, and promised to offer aid. : Prime Minister John Key said, "I am shocked by the devastation in Chile and would like to convey my sincere condolences to the people of Chile, President Michelle Bachelet and the Chilean Government. The New Zealand Government is prepared to provide assistance to Chile should this be requested." : President Asif Ali Zardari released a message of condolence to the Chilean President concerning the earthquake saying that "We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and damage to property caused by the severe earthquake that has hit your country", while Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani ordered to begin the relief process and assured Chilean government of best support and cooperation of Pakistan. : The president of the Palestinian National Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, expressed a message of condolence saying that "We have made it clear once again that President Bachelet of Chile and Palestinian peoples are found together in solidarity and fellowship. We know from our own history, the meaning of surviving tragedy and we are confident that Chile will overcome this sad time." : President Alan García expressed his condolences for the loss of life and offered any service that the Chilean government and people would require from Peru. García further declared that on March 1, 2010, Peru would have a National day of mourning to show support for the victims of the earthquake in Chile. On March 2, 2010, Alan García and Foreign Affairs Minister José Antonio García Belaúnde visited Chile to meet with President Michelle Bachelet and Chile's President-elect Sebastián Piñera. His visit also brought three planeloads of relief supplies, including a makeshift field hospital, tents and medicines. He said that Peru will provide cash aid to earthquake-affected Peruvian citizens and will repatriate those who want to return to their home country. : The President of Portugal, Aníbal Cavaco Silva sent a letter to his Chilean counterpart to express his sincere condolences on behalf of himself and the Portuguese people.MENSAGENS – Página Oficial da Presidência da República Portuguesa Retrieved on 2-27-10 : The nation of Qatar sent a rescue team to Chile. On March 7, 2010, Members of the Internal Security Force (Lakhwiya) who left for quake-hit Chile on a humanitarian mission on Friday. The special force consists of doctors and other personnel who will help in the relief and rescue operations in the South American country. The team is also carrying with it 40 tonnes of aid materials including medicines, food packets and tents. The Russian government sent a telegram of condolences. : President Boris Tadić sent his condolences to Chilean president Michelle Bachelet "The people of Serbia sincerely share the pain of the Chilean people for the numerous victims and heavy material damage".