hi guys my home country was just hit by devastating earthquakes causing horrible building collapses in major cities. the government, police, and emergency forces have been completely absent for any and all rescue efforts. for days its been civilians digging their loved ones out of rubble. the government is now blocking access to certain collapse zones and halting aid efforts- so we are needing to work twice as hard and need even more resources since the govt is failing us so badly.
anything you have helps. Donation centers and benefits are cropping up around the world- i know NYC, DC, Chicago, Toronto and Miami and many others all have donation hubs and drives happening in the next few days. Physical donations are a great way to help and offers immediate and material support. Look into whats going on in a city near you!!!
If you can only contribute financially:
International Red Cross: Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
Sun Risas Foundation: On-the-ground rescue fund
If you speak Spanish, you can remotely volunteer as a language interpreter for non-spanish speaking-rescuers
Coordinación de intérpretes voluntarios para brigadas de rescate internacionales.
AND LASTLY If you happen to be a hands-on person who does well in emergency situations located in south america/willing to travel, we're needing people badly- look into how you can volunteer with an organization to get in and start helping from the ground. lots of rescue missions are dispatching from colombia right now.
still not too late to help: survivors can be found up to several weeks after the quakes & many survivors are left unhoused and injured in need of support. so please keep reblogging & donating & volunteering! it all helps
