On June 24, 2026, Venezuela was struck by two consecutive earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, followed by multiple aftershocks. According to the most recent official information (June 26), there are over 1,750 casualties and thousands more injured. The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator stated that "more than 50,000 people remain missing." Oxfam will respond to this emergency through its partner organizations in Venezuela. Your donation could make a vital difference!
This event is unfolding against a very difficult backdrop, marked by a complex humanitarian crisis driven by political, economic, environmental, and geopolitical factors, which has become chronic and spread to a large portion of the population. As of early 2026, at least 7.9 million people required humanitarian assistance. The main needs identified so far include emergency medical care, the restoration of basic services, and temporary shelter for the affected population.
Oxfam's immediate priority is to gather firsthand information that will enable us to define an appropriate response in collaboration with partner organizations. The response is expected to include psychosocial support, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), protection, and food security and livelihoods initiatives, in coordination with Oxfam's partner organizations, depending on how the emergency evolves and the needs confirmed on the ground.
Living conditions have not improved, nor has investment in public services increased. The majority of the population remains trapped in a situation of extreme deprivation. New resources will be key to scaling up assistance in WASH, food security, protection, and accountability.
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