A series of devastating earthquakes has struck northern Venezuela, causing widespread destruction across La Guaira and surrounding communities. Hundreds of people have lost their lives, thousands have been injured or displaced, and many families are now without shelter, clean water, sanitation facilities, or access to essential healthcare. As rescue operations continue, urgent humanitarian needs are growing, particularly among children, women, older persons, and people living with disabilities.
A devastating series of powerful earthquakes has struck northern Venezuela, leaving widespread destruction across La Guaira and neighboring communities. Hundreds of people have lost their lives, thousands have been injured or displaced, and countless families are sleeping in the open after losing their homes. Rescue operations continue as emergency responders search for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. As rescue operations continue, urgent humanitarian needs are growing in the area
Sanash Welfare Foundation is launching an emergency appeal to raise USD 1,000,000 to support earthquake-affected communities through partnerships with local and international humanitarian organizations. The project aims to provide 5,000 emergency hygiene kits, safe drinking water, temporary sanitation facilities, mobile health clinics, and mental health and psychosocial support for survivors coping with trauma and loss. it will also support communication equipment for frontline social workers.
With donor support, the project aims to: Assist approximately 25,000 earthquake survivors Distribute 5,000 emergency hygiene kits Improve access to safe hygiene practices Reduce public health risks through hygiene promotion Provide psychosocial support to traumatized children and families Strengthen emergency coordination through mobile communication for frontline social workers Support local humanitarian actors through coordinated emergency response. #SOSVenezuela #HelpVenezuela
This project has provided additional documentation in a DOCX file (projdoc.docx).
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