Our Collective Strength: A Call to Support Venezuelan Communities After the Earthquakes

On Wednesday, June 24, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within less than a minute of each other – these were a magnitude 7.2 followed by a 7.5. At least 589 people lost their lives, more than 2950 have been injured, thousands remain missing, and entire communities are now facing the urgent challenges of displacement, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted access to healthcare and essential services.

As emergency response efforts continue, local organizations, community leaders, and neighbors have mobilized to provide food, shelter, medical care, and support for those searching for loved ones. In a country already navigating political uncertainty, a strained healthcare system, and limited infrastructure, the needs are immense. Those challenges have been compounded by the significant reduction in international assistance and by increased restrictions and scrutiny on giving. While these policy shifts are not, in themselves, illegal, they have made it substantially more difficult for philanthropic organizations and humanitarian actors to move resources directly to Venezuelan communities in times of crisis.

At HIP, we know that our greatest strength has always been each other. We have seen the power of strong communities as they are the first to respond and the last to leave. Long before institutions arrive, neighbors organize, mutual aid networks are formed, and local organizations become lifelines. Earlier this year we reflected on how Solo el Pueblo Salva el Pueblo, on how collective generosity is more than a response to emergencies, it is an enduring practice of caring for one another and building the futures we deserve.

This is one of those moments.

We invite you to stand with Venezuelans by supporting established relief organizations, sharing verified resources, and checking in on your own networks. Whether you can give financial support, amplify accurate information, or help connect families to critical resources, every act of solidarity strengthens our collective response. Flexible financial support is especially important because it allows organizations to purchase urgently needed supplies locally, respond to changing needs, and avoid delays caused by customs processes.

Below you’ll find resources to report or locate missing persons, trusted organizations championing relief efforts, and additional information about the ongoing response.

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Our Collective Strength: A Call to Support Venezuelan Communities After the Earthquakes

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