The pandemic has worsened hyperinflation and critical shortages of food, health care, and other necessities for Venezuelans. Here’s what you need to know about Venezuela’s emergency and how you can support community-led organizations providing relief.
Hyperinflation has made it difficult for people in Venezuela to access food and meet other basic needs. And Venezuela’s poverty rate has become the highest in Latin America. The pandemic compounded the country’s economic crisis by limiting employment opportunities for Venezuelans at home and abroad.
Source: Reuters + CSIS
As the lack of access to food and economic challenges worsened in 2015, families and individuals embarked on a dangerous journey to reach safe neighboring countries. Millions have fled since then, and Colombia and Peru now host the most Venezuelan refugees and migrants. But in foreign countries, Venezuelans face new challenges like stigmatization and lack of access to vaccines and other medical services.
Source: International Organization for Migration
The Wayuu Taya Foundation Inc., for example, is providing access to food, clean water, and health care for Indigenous communities at the northern Venezuela-Colombia border. The nonprofit Fundación Patronato María Auxiliadora is providing health services to Venezuelan migrant children in Colombia, and Fundación Madre María Luisa Casar is providing education, balanced nutrition, and health care to children.
Source: GlobalGiving
In times of crisis, survivors often have a variety of needs that shift as the situation develops. When you give cash, you ensure that your donation will directly contribute to the changing needs of Venezuelan migrants, refugees, and other affected communities.
Source: GlobalGiving
Help local nonprofits provide critical relief during Venezuela’s emergency.
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