Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026, devastating communities in the North and near the capital Caracas.
So far, at least 1,700 have lost their lives and 5,000 have been reported injured. Loss of life is expected to be in the tens of thousands.
Our teams are in Venezuela right now providing essential supplies to search and rescue operations.
Our emergency response to the earthquakes includes:
We responded to 71 emergencies in 2025, including earthquakes in the Philippines and Myanmar. You can help us deliver the same level of response in Venezuela.
Please donate to our emergency fund to help Venezuelan children and families today. You could save lives.
Help Venezuela: Donate to our Emergency Fund
“Although the earthquake occurred a few days ago, the emergency continues and will intensify as we gain access to more affected areas. Today we see families organising their lives in tents and makeshift shelters, where access to safe water and basic hygiene conditions is essential to protect their health and dignity.”
Page last updated: 30 June 2026
When a powerful earthquake hit Myanmar in 2025, our teams were ready to respond. We launched an immediate emergency response distributing food baskets, hygiene kits, and healthcare.
Your donation now can help our teams give similar support to families caught up in the recent earthquake in Venezuela.
The Philippines was hit by two earthquakes at the end of last year. We helped communities recover and prepare for future crises, supporting over 106,000 people through our food security, hygiene and protection programmes.
Please make an emergency donation to ensure Venezuelan communities get the same expertise and support following the recent earthquake.
In August 2025, an earthquake of over 6 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan. Families lost their homes and communities were badly damaged. Our teams made sure life-saving supplies reached vulnerable communities and children.
Donate now to help us reach vulnerable people and children in Venezuela following the earthquake.
We're responding to the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes in Venezuela as quickly as possible - because rapid action saves lives.
With your donation, however small, we can assist Venezuela communities with urgent humanitarian aid as soon as we possibly can.
Please donate to our emergency fund now to save lives of families trapped in crisis in Venezuela.
Every donation matters.
Our teams have been working in Venezuela for 8 years. In 2025, we reached 77,704 people in Venezuela, improving access to:
Donating to our emergency fund now could help save lives in our response to the earthquake in Venezuela. Please give what you can today.
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