2026 Venezuela Earthquake Acute Crisis Joint Response

About this project

On 24 June 2026, Venezuela was hit by two consecutive earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, USGS). More than half of the health facilities are non-functional, while those that remain partially operational are overwhelmed by a patient surge. Referral hospitals in Greater Caracas are overwhelmed, facilities in La Guaira are heavily damaged. To decongest high-complexity facilities, secondary health centers are activated to absorb mild cases; however, they don’t have capacity anymore to provide routine primary care, prenatal follow-ups, or medication for chronic illnesses. Bilateral donations provided medical supplies but sustainability is uncertain and shortages of essential medicines persist. In addition, water access is at 0–25% of normal levels in parts of the Capital District and collapsed drainage and sanitation infrastructure and lack of essential hygiene items is driving acute epidemic risk. According to SC’s RNA, child protection (CP) is a critical priority. Thousands of displaced children are living in streets and informal camps, many separated from caregivers and at high risk of violence, exploitation. Poor lighting and unregulated volunteer medical staff increase safeguarding risks, particularly for girls. An estimated 3.9 million children face urgent multi-sectoral needs, lacking adequate shelter, clean water, sanitation, and essential supplies. Significant gaps remain in Caracas on CP, WASH, and primary healthcare, with limited partner capacity to respond at scale. W…

Published by

Save the Children Netherlands · International NGO

Countries

Venezuela

Sectors

Basic health careBasic drinking water supply and basic sanitationSocial services (incl youth development and women+ children)

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributes

Funded by

World Vision

Implemented by

Save the Children International

Accountable

Save the Children Netherlands

Published by Save the Children Netherlands to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 31 Jul 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NL-KVK-41201463-52800853.

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