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UN Appeals $300 M for 1.3 Million Earthquake Victims in Venezuela

7/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

The United Nations launched a $300 million appeal to assist 1.3 million Venezuelans after the June 24 2026 earthquakes.
NGOs, including Samaritan’s Purse, have flooded La Guaira with mobile kitchens, clinics and a 56-bed field hospital with intensive-care units.
The World Health Organization delivered six metric tons of medical supplies and prepared 28 more tons.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies dispatched 36 tons of hygiene kits and water filters.

History

Historical Context

After the magnitude-7.0 Haiti quake on 12 January 2010 killed over 200,000 and displaced 1.5 million, OCHA coordinated $13 billion in pledges and WHO delivered 30 metric tons of supplies, yet much funding arrived late. The June 2026 Venezuelan tremors prompted a $300 million UN appeal, highlighting the same pattern of massive needs and the push for pre-positioned resources.

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Story summary

The United Nations launched a $300 million appeal to assist 1.3 million Venezuelans after the June 24 2026 earthquakes.
NGOs, including Samaritan’s Purse, have flooded La Guaira with mobile kitchens, clinics and a 56-bed field hospital with intensive-care units.
The World Health Organization delivered six metric tons of medical supplies and prepared 28 more tons.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies dispatched 36 tons of hygiene kits and water filters.

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