Last updated: 15/07/2026
The Red Cross is responding to the Venezuela earthquakes, supporting recovery efforts, working at a field hospital and first aid stations, and planning for long-term humanitarian support, which includes the need for clean water, food and safe shelter.
On 24 June, Venezuela was hit by two of the strongest earthquakes in over a century, measuring 7.5 and 7.2 magnitudes. Reports indicate that at least 3,500 people have died with tens of thousands injured or missing and millions affected.
Help us support people affected by the Venezuela earthquakes and other emergencies around the world.
The best way to support people affected by the Venezuela earthquakes and other emergencies around the world, is by donating to our Disaster Fund today. This is a safe and trusted way to get support to people quickly.
We have been supporting the response to the earthquakes in Venezuela from the start of the disaster working with Red Cross emergency teams on the ground. By donating today, you can help us continue to support people and respond immediately as needs evolve.
Alexander Pendry, Head of Emergencies, Logistics & Surge at the British Red Cross, said:
“Red Cross estimates that almost 10 million people could have been affected by these earthquakes with around 500,000 of these needing urgent humanitarian assistance.”
In any emergency, every second counts and your donations allow us to act fast to provide critical aid and relief.
The British Red Cross is part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, working with teams on the ground in Venezuela to support people affected by the earthquakes.
We work closely with the Venezuelan Red Cross Society (VRCS), which has activated its emergency response and is providing urgent humanitarian assistance. As an established organisation, we can ensure aid reaches people in need as quickly and effectively as possible.
The Venezuela Red Cross has 326 volunteers and 62 staff members supporting the response. Their ongoing efforts include:
Delivery of 35 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including hygiene kits, blankets and water filters.
Emergency medical care with ambulances deployed and hospitals treating the injured.
One field hospital and two first aid stations set up to increase capacity and relieve pressure on services. Over 4,839 people have already been supported by the hospital.
Processing 2,253 Restoring Family Links search requests. A dedicated hotline has been established for people searching for their loved ones.
Preparing shelter for people displaced or unable to return home safely.
Continued needs assessments to guide response scale-up.
What is the Disaster Fund?
When disaster strikes, the Red Cross is there for people. In any emergency, every second counts and your donation to the Disaster Fund allows us to act fast to provide critical aid and relief.
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The Venezuela Earthquake Appeal will support people in areas affected and those potentially affected in the future by this crisis. In the event there are surplus funds raised these will be used for the general charitable purposes of the British Red Cross. Gift Aid recovered on donations received to this appeal, and any income earned on funds held (such as bank interest), will fund the whole of our work.
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