After two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck northern Venezuela less than a minute apart, an estimated 3.9 million children are living in the affected areas. The disaster comes on top of a severe economic crisis and political turmoil, leaving already vulnerable children and families in even greater need. According to official reports, more than 4,490 people have been killed, 16,740 people have been injured, and more than 17,000 people have been left without housing.
Schools, health facilities and child protection systems have been disrupted, leaving children at increased risk of injury, family separation, displacement, psychological distress and disease. Many families remain in temporary camps after losing their homes, while ongoing aftershocks continue to disrupt recovery efforts. Children need protection, psychosocial support, safe water, health care and safe spaces as communities recover.
UNICEF is on the ground working with government and humanitarian partners to deliver lifesaving assistance for children and families affected by the earthquakes. The response includes mobilizing $9.5 million in emergency funding, delivering more than 82 metric tons of critical supplies, and helping children access health care, nutrition, safe water, protection, psychosocial support and education as communities recover.
Your support helps children recover from the devastating impact of the earthquakes by providing lifesaving assistance and essential services. Flexible donations allow UNICEF to respond quickly to urgent needs in Venezuela and wherever children are affected by emergencies around the world.
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