Earthquake in Venezuela: Children and Families Need Help

On June 24, Venezuela was rocked by two devastating earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale. The situation on the ground is dire. Families are left standing amid the ruins of their lives; many are mourning the loss of loved ones and have lost everything from one moment to the next. Northern Venezuela has been particularly hard hit. One of our SOS Children’s Villages is located there, between the epicenter and Caracas.

While numerous buildings collapsed in the capital, Caracas, the death toll continues to rise. The country has reported thousands of deaths and injuries, and well over ten thousand people have been left homeless. Approximately 1.8 million people are in need of humanitarian aid.

Children, in particular, have been severely affected

Children, in particular, are suffering greatly from the aftermath of the disaster. Countless children have lost their homes and can no longer attend school. Some of them are seriously injured, traumatized, and have lost family members.

More than 680,000 children are in urgent need of support. In overcrowded emergency camps, and often separated from their families, they are exposed to many dangers: violence, abuse, and exploitation. They need safe spaces where they can process what they have been through and - far from the chaos - find moments of peace. 

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