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A powerful earthquake has left thousands of people homeless. Help families in Venezuela. 

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Two powerful earthquakewith magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. It was the strongest earthquake to strike the country in more than 100 years. Within seconds, people lost their homes, schools and healthcare facilities. The disaster has claimed lives, left hundreds injured, and forced thousands of families from their homes.

Caritas Czech Republic is therefore launching a fundraising campaign, Caritas for Venezuela, to support people affected by this catastrophe. 

What will your donations be used for? 

Your support will help provide in particular: 

Emergency shelter

Drinking water and hygiene supplies

Medical equipment and first aid

Food for the most volunerable househodls

Support for children, the elderly, and other especially vulnerable people 

Assistance through local Caritas partners 

Caritas Czech Republic is coordinating assistance through the international network Caritas Internationalis, of which we are a member. Our partner is Caritas Venezuela, whichoperates directly in the affected areas and has the best understanding of the needs of local communities.

Thanks to this cooperation, aid is delivered quickly to where it is needed most. 

Kristýna Kvasničková, Department of Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation, Caritas Czech Republic
The earthquake in Venezuela has caused enormous loss of life as well as extensive damage to property and infrastructure. It has further strained a country that was already operating atthe limits of its capacity before the disaster. Our assistance is therefore absolutely essential. Thanks to our partners, we know it will reach those who need it most right now.

— Kristýna Kvasničková, Department of Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation, Caritas Czech Republic
 

Venezuela was facing a humanitarian crisis even before the earthquake 

Venezuela has long been one of the countries with the most serious humanitarian situation in Latin America. Millions of people are struggling with poverty, limited access to healthcare, and shortages of food and drinking water. The earthquake has struck a population that was already highly vulnerable before the disaster.

That is why rapid humanitarian aid is crucial. Your donation will help people through the first days after the disaster.

Help people in Venezuela


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Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
Two powerful earthquake in Venezuela
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