On 24 June, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. Currently over 5,000 people are reported to have died and at least 16,000 have been injured. Millions of people need urgent humanitarian assistance.
The disasters, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit within seconds of each other, bringing down buildings, cutting power and blocking roads. Venezuelan authorities have declared a state of emergency.
Plan International is working with partner organisations (CESVI, Construyendo Futuros, Tinto Violeta and PLAFAM) and has begun distributing non-food items and providing psychosocial support. The immediate relief efforts are focusing on emergency shelters, food, water and hygiene, child protection and education. Further aid remains urgently needed.
Earthquakes destroy infrastructure and leave families without access to clean water and sanitation, increasing the risk of disease spreading.
Children, particularly girls, are among the most vulnerable, facing trauma, disrupted education and increased risk of violence.
Quick international support is essential, to make sure that resources reach those who need them and so women and girls are not left behind.
❤️Please donate now and help us provide critical aid for girls, children and families affected by this crisis.
*With a regular donation to our emergency fund, you will help ensure that our teams can continue to respond quickly and effectively in crisis situations such as natural disasters or conflicts and provide life-saving assistance. All donations received that exceed the needs of a specific emergency situation will be held in reserve so that we can respond to future humanitarian emergencies. We thank you for your generosity.
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