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DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Aim
Two catastrophic earthquakes have hit Venezuela. They struck within seconds of each other. Buildings were reduced to rubble in minutes.
Millions of people have been affected, with more than two million in the worst impacted areas. Over 96,000 buildings are believd to have been damaged or destroyed.
Hundreds of people have been killed, and tens of thousands more are missing. Thousands more are injured, and the country’s hospitals are under extreme pressure.
Now the survivors urgently need shelter, water, food, and medical care.
Families are sleeping in makeshift tents on the street, with little protection from the heat and rain. Power lines and roads have been destroyed, and people are cut off from essential supplies.
Venezuela was already facing a severe economic crisis before the earthquakes. The needs are now overwhelming.
DEC charities are working with their local partners to reach people with emergency aid and support search and recovery efforts.
The UK Government will match donations to the Venezuela Earthquake Appeal pound-for-pound up to £2 million, through its UK Aid Match scheme
Your support can be a lifeline for families affected by this devastating disaster.
Please donate now.
BA Better World Community Fund has provided £10,000 of match funding
Avios Donations has provided £6,515 of match funding
The British Airways Club has provided £3,216 of match funding
BA Better World Community Fund Employee Giving 2023 has provided £1,760 of match funding
This project successfully funded on 3rd June 2024