DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal

About this project

The Carabobo Earthquake Response Programme funded by the DEC will deliver an integrated WASH and Protection response to address the urgent humanitarian needs of earthquake-affected communities while supporting early recovery. The programme will target 10,200 unique individuals (approximately 2,040 households) affected by displacement, housing damage, disruptions to water and sanitation services, and deteriorating living conditions. To maximise the impact of the response, approximately 70% of WASH beneficiaries will also receive Protection support, while ensuring there is no double counting of beneficiaries.A) The WASH component will restore access to safe water and reduce public health risks through a combination of emergency and recovery interventions. This includes emergency water trucking (2,000 individuals), installation of emergency water storage tanks (600 individuals), provision of handwashing stations (200 individuals), rehabilitation of damaged water infrastructure (2,000 individuals), hygiene promotion sessions (6,000 individuals), and distribution of hygiene kits (2,690 individuals). Together, these interventions aim to improve access to safe water, promote safer hygiene practices, and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.B) The Protection component will enhance the safety, dignity and wellbeing of affected populations through the distribution of shelter kits (750 individuals), dignity kits (400 individuals) and baby kits (260 caregivers of infants and young chi…

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Islamic Relief Worldwide · International NGO

Countries

Venezuela

Sectors

Basic drinking water supply and basic sanitationSocial Protection

Funded by

DEC

Implemented by

ACTED

Accountable

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Published by Islamic Relief Worldwide to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: GB-CHC-328158-VEA26.

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