Colombia, where hundreds of lives were claimed by a powerful earthquake on the 10th, has been plunged into deep national despair.

However, a young child's act of kindness spreading across social media is touching many hearts.

A 6-year-old child shyly holds out a piggy bank.

After seeing the news about the earthquake, the child readily gave away the money saved up for a bicycle.

The warm gesture delivered by the little hands is reportedly bringing great comfort to the disaster-stricken area plunged in despair.

(Source: TikTok @bynatyvflorece)