Last night, two earthquakes hit the city of Caracas in Venezuela. So far, reports show a death toll of 164 people, with nearly a thousand injured. Multiple hospitals and health centers have begun taking in patients and continue to expand their capacity to serve everyone in the area, and Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a State of Emergency.
If you are able, please consider donating to the Venezuela Humanitarian Fund. They dispense donations out to local organizations on the ground in Venezuela, and you can donate as little as 2 dollars. If you know of any local organizations who are able to take donations online, please share them.
I am lucky in that my friends and their families from and in Venezuela are okay, and my heart is with everyone affected by this disaster.
The death toll has risen to 589 dead and over 3,000 injured with hundreds of people still missing.
There are, of course, tons of local organizations and efforts ongoing. These often involving donating through Zelle or other mobile pay apps and I know that many people are less likely to donate if there are ‘extra steps.’
In light of this, I’ve added a few larger, “easier”organizations providing aid in Venezuela rn that you can donate to.
I Love Venezuela
World Central Kitchen
CORE
Direct Relief
International Rescue Committee
If you’d like links to some local orgs/action feel free to reach out.
