How to Help Those Impacted by the Earthquakes in Venezuela (Updated)

Aid for Life, founded in 2018 in response to the humanitarian emergency in Venezuela at the time, has created a relief fund for the earthquake in the South American country.

“Our team is on the ground in Venezuela assessing the immediate needs of affected communities in real time. Currently, our priority areas are food, clean water, and medical supplies,” says the initiative’s website. “Donations go directly to our team inside Venezuela, who coordinates with local organizations already doing the work, including students at Universidad Central de Venezuela conducting rescues, and hospitals and clinics in urgent need of medical supplies. These organizations tell us what they need, our team procures it, and it gets distributed directly to the people who need it.”

Americares is a global health and disaster relief organization that helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. In response to the Venezuela earthquakes, it is “mobilizing to deliver emergency medical aid and relief supplies,” according to a press release.

“Americares is preparing to deliver urgently needed aid, including essential medicines, orthopedic supplies, antibiotics, water purification supplies and hygiene kits to the hardest hit areas,” it says. “Americares is assessing the most urgent needs and coordinating its response with the Pan American Health Organization, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other disaster response organizations.”

Brigada de Rescate Topos Tlaltelolco A.C. — founded after the devastating 1985 Mexico City earthquake and commonly known as Los Topos — is a renowned volunteer organization specializing in search and rescue in disaster zones.

They’ve already sent an “advanced operational team” to Venezuela to assist following the double earthquake. At the same time, they are receiving supplies for the affected population, as well as equipment, tools and resources for the rescuers’ efforts.

To donate to Los Topos, click here.

CADENA is an international humanitarian organization that responds to emergencies, disasters and crises. “We work hand in hand with affected communities, focusing on prevention, sustainable development and education,” says its official website.

“Following the severe earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, CADENA has already mobilized to provide direct aid to those who need it most,” the organization wrote in an Instagram post, requesting contributions to support its relief efforts in the South American country.

To donate to CADENA, click here.

Caritas, the global confederation of Catholic organizations for humanitarian aid, development and social services operating in over 200 countries, including Venezuela, has mobilized to provide relief to those affected by the earthquakes.

“Caritas Venezuela is already on the ground, bringing relief to the victims, working tirelessly to ease suffering, thanks to the support of donors like you and the Caritas Confederation, which is mobilizing resources for a response plan,” says its fundraising page. “Established in 1997 and rooted in local communities, Caritas Venezuelaprovides food, health care, safe water, hygiene kits and psychosocial support to those in need.”

To donate to their cause, click here.

FUNDANA (Spanish acronym for Friends of the Abandoned Child Foundation) is a non-profit organization based in Caracas that for the last 35 years has been dedicated to child protection, supporting vulnerable families and assisting women who are victims of violence.

In addition to providing temporary shelter to children in need of immediate protection, they have mobilized in response to the earthquakes to offer remote and free psychological support to affected families, as well as to collect supplies in both Caracas and Miami.

To donate to FUNDANA, click here.

The Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) is mobilizing in response to the developing situation in Venezuela in partnership with the We Love Foundation (formerly known as I Love Venezuela).

“Our reconnaissance and emergency response team is deploying immediately and is expected to be on the ground by Friday to assess needs, coordinate with local partners, and begin response operations,” it says on its website. “Please keep the people of Venezuela in your thoughts during this challenging time.”

To make a donation, click here.

GlobalGiving, an NGO that supports other nonprofits by connecting them to donors and companies, has set up a Venezuela Earthquake Relief Fund.

The effort will “provide local organizations with flexible, rapid funding to deliver emergency medical care, search and rescue support, temporary shelter, food, clean water, hygiene supplies, and other essential services,” according to its website. “It will also help communities begin rebuilding and recovering as they face the long-term impacts of this disaster.”

To donate to this initiative, click here.

Hogar Bambi Venezuela is a non-profit civil association dedicated to the comprehensive care of children and young people from 0 to 18 years old who have been separated from their family environment due to abandonment, mistreatment, sexual abuse, homelessness, extreme poverty, parents’ legal issues, parental alcoholism or drug abuse, and other reasons.

“In response to the situation caused by the recent earthquake, at Hogar Bambi we are preparing to provide shelter and comprehensive care to the children and adolescents referred by the Protection Council, as well as to those who already reside in our homes,” the organization wrote on its Instagram account, inviting people to donate money or necessary supplies.

To donate to Hogar Bambi, click here.

The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said on Thursday (June 25) in a press release that the Venezuelan Red Cross is operational and responding, with its “nationwide network of hospitals and polyclinics active […] although it has reported critical damage to its own National Headquarters.”

“The National Society has activated rescue teams to support evacuation and search efforts and deployed four assessment teams overnight to carry out rapid evaluations in the worst-affected areas, while mobilizing prepositioned relief supplies,” the organization said, noting that “while assessments continue, the most urgent anticipated needs are search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency health care, including trauma care and psychosocial support.”

Oxfam, a global organization working to combat inequality, end poverty and eradicate injustice, “is mobilizing its emergency mechanisms and is fully committed to supporting a locally-led, people-centered response,” its website says.

“Emergency aid needed in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes,” it adds. “Help power our locally-led, people-centered, humanitarian response.”

Project HOPE, a global health and humanitarian organization working in disaster zones, conflict areas and marginalized communities, is already assisting those affected by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela.

“Project HOPE-supported health facilities in the affected area are treating patients and providing emergency and trauma care as the situation unfolds,” says the organization.“We have four assessment teams actively working in the most impacted areas and are mobilizing medical assistance following the powerful June 24 earthquakes.”

The international organization Save the Children says it is responding with urgency to the catastrophe.

“Rescuers are racing to free people trapped in rubble after two massive Venezuela earthquakes have struck,” according to the webpage dedicated to its efforts in the Latin American nation. “Children should be protected in the aftermath of disaster and in the midst of crisis. That’s why Save the Children is helping children around the world to prepare for and recover from disasters,from earthquakes to extreme flooding.”

To donate to their efforts, click here.

Founded by Ricardo Montaner and his family nearly 20 years ago, this initiative —known as The House Project since October 2022 —has the mission to reach underserved populations and address their most pressing needs.

“Venezuela needs us today. Let’s be a light for the families affected by the earthquake in Venezuela. Together, we can bring hope, relief, and support to those who needs it most,” says on its homepage, with an invitation to “donate here“.

In a videopublished on Thursday on his social media, Montaner said: “When you realize the magnitude of what is happening, you want to take action. We have taken action as a family, first by praying for the Venezuelan people and for everyone affected by what is happening. [And] on the other hand… we have a family initiative called The House Project.”

“We have been working in Venezuela for years,” added his wife, Marlene Rodríguez. “Right now, we are fundraising and determining where those donations will go. For example: to the people helping clear debris, to those left homeless, to people with small children who need diapers — that immediate aid needed today.”

UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, provides humanitarian aid to children and mothers in developing countries.

“Two devastating earthquakes have killed and injured hundreds in Venezuela. UNICEF is rushing emergency support to provide relief to children and their families,” ​the organization states on its website, warning that “every emergency puts children and the systems that keep them safe at risk.”

USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has joined the cause in Venezuela and is offering to match X3 monthly donations for a limited time.

“UNHCR is working to identify and protect the most vulnerable, and stands ready to scale up lifesaving shelter, basic necessities and protection services as the crisis unfolds,” according to its website. “When you give before June 30, your monthly gift will be TRIPLED for the next three months.”

To donate to USA for UNHCR, click here.

We Love Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to channeling global resources toward health, education and social development. It collaborates with local nonprofit organizations worldwide, providing essential resources such as disaster relief, shoes for students and vocational training. “Our mission is to give people more love and opportunity,” it says on its website.

Currently, it is raising funds through Go Fund Me to help victims in the South American country. “Venezuela needs our help now. After a devastating earthquake, We Love Foundation Inc., formerly I Love Venezuela Foundation, is launching an emergency relief campaign to support affected families and communities,” the campaign page states.

“For the last 13 years, our foundation has worked through trusted collaborations with global partners such as GEM (Global Empowerment Mission) and several local Venezuelan nonprofits,” it adds. “Together with our local volunteers and on-the-ground organizations, we will help deliver emergency aid where it is needed most: food, water, medical support, hygiene kits, shelter supplies, logistics, and direct support for vulnerable families. Please donate and share.”

The nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by renowned chef José Andrés provides food to people affected by natural disasters, humanitarian crises and armed conflicts around the world. On Thursday (June 25), it announced that it is heading to Venezuela to assist after the devastation caused by the earthquakes.

“WCK is mobilizing to serve hot meals to affected families and first responders as quickly as possible,” it states on its website, recalling that the organization has led various efforts in Venezuela in the past — the most recent being in 2024 when Sucre state was struck by Hurricane Beryl.

To donate to World Central Kitchen, click here.

The World Food Programme — the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergency situations and channeling food assistance, according to its website — has had a presence in Venezuela for years and is now supporting emergency efforts.

“WFP is supporting the immediate humanitarian response to the quakes by providing transport, storage and coordination infrastructure to national authorities and humanitarian partners, to help restore and maintain access to affected populations,” reads a statement from the organization. “We are also consolidating our inventory of food stocks in the country for immediate deployment, if needed.”

To donate to WFP, click here.