🇻🇪 Venezuela needs us! Venezuela was hit by 2 major earthquakes destroying 60,000 buildings. Over 50,000 people missing. Rescue efforts have been going on for days and time is running out.
But the need doesn’t end when the search does (which is still ongoing). Survivors need hygiene products, baby items, formula, blankets, medicine, and non-perishable food. Families, especially children, still need to be reunited. And donations need to actually reach the people!
Here’s how you can help right now:
DonarSeguro.com (created by Venezuelan journalist @ea_fuenmayor) lists 26 verified organizations and volunteer opportunities, including remote options. No money goes through the site; it connects you directly to the orgs.
It includes organizations like @GlobalEmpowermentMission @WorldCentralKitchen & more.
@soygiselarojas is organizing incredible on-the-ground logistics effort. Visit her page for her GoFundMe & to follow her work (it’s in Spanish).
And if you can’t donate right now, sharing to help spread the word matters.
Also if know of any additional organizations, especially specific donation centers, please drop it below with the location. 🙏
In times of natural disasters like the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, timely and effective aid is crucial to save lives and help communities start to rebuild. From my experience following such crises, connecting directly to verified organizations is the safest and most impactful way to contribute. Platforms like DonarSeguro.com are invaluable as they vet charities and link donors directly to trusted groups, ensuring that support reaches those in urgent need without unnecessary delays or diversion. Beyond monetary donations, spreading awareness by sharing credible information and verified fundraising campaigns on your social media helps mobilize larger networks of support. I’ve seen firsthand how these collective efforts amplify rescue and relief operations. Survivors often require specific resources such as hygiene products, baby formula, blankets, and non-perishable food, which last longer in crisis conditions and meet essential needs. Also important is supporting family reunification efforts, which provide emotional stability for children and adults alike. Logistical organizations operating on the ground, like the one organized by soygiselarojas, play a key role in distributing aid efficiently. Following their updates and contributing to their fundraising efforts ensures resources are effectively channeled. If you are unable to donate, volunteering your time remotely—such as helping coordinate relief efforts online or assisting with communication—can still make a meaningful difference. Ultimately, it’s about persistent community involvement and verified action. By choosing trustworthy organizations and sharing accurate information, each individual can help Venezuela recover and rebuild stronger after this devastating natural disaster.
