Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Our hearts are with everyone affected by the June 24, 2026 earthquakes — magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, the strongest to strike Venezuela since 1900. The need is enormous: hundreds of thousands are without water, shelter, or food, tens of thousands are still missing, and the number needing help runs well over a million. Official aid has been slow, obstructed, and in places stolen, so many will receive little from any institution. The help that reaches people most reliably is going through families, neighbors, and the diaspora. Below is what we have gathered: how to find help, and how to give it.
If You Need Help
Search for a missing relative
- Red Cross Restoring Family LinksFree, confidential tracing service to search for relatives you have lost contact with. Nothing you share is disclosed without your consent.
- ICRC Missing Persons PlatformRegister a missing loved one. Red Cross societies in Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and other countries with large Venezuelan communities have activated tracing for the diaspora.
- Venezuelan Red Cross — Family LinksNational Red Cross contact point for reunification inside Venezuela.
Reach a U.S. citizen in Venezuela
- U.S. State Dept — call +1 888 407 4747For family and friends in the U.S. trying to reach a U.S. citizen in Venezuela. From overseas: +1 202 501 4444, 24 hours.
- U.S. Embassy — Earthquake ResponseOfficial U.S. government guidance for citizens affected by the earthquakes.
Grief and emotional support (free, bilingual)
If You Want to Help
The hard truth: with the need this large and much official aid blocked or diverted, no single donation reaches everyone, and the help that arrives most reliably is the help you can trace. Give where you can see it land.
Most direct — help a specific family
- Send support straight to relatives or friends on the ground, if you have them.
- Give through a trusted church, community group, or diaspora network you can personally verify.
- In the Miami area, drop supplies at a Global Empowerment Mission collection point, coordinated with Venezuelan diaspora groups.
Organizations working directly on the ground
- World Central KitchenServing fresh meals through nearly 20 local restaurant partners in Caracas, La Guaira, and Carabobo.
- Global Empowerment MissionSouth-Florida-based, delivering supplies on the ground and coordinating diaspora donation points.
- Catholic Relief ServicesWorking through local parishes and partners already embedded in affected communities.
- Direct ReliefMedical aid and supplies delivered to disaster-affected communities.
- GlobalGiving — Venezuela Earthquake FundVetted fund that passes donations through to local relief partners.
For the full guide, read How to Help Safely From the United States.
Latest Updates
- Our Venezuela Earthquake CoverageThe latest reporting and commentary from Luz de Venezuela USA.
- USGS — M7.5 Earthquake (official data)Official seismic data, maps, and aftershock information from the U.S. Geological Survey.
- ReliefWeb — VenezuelaUN OCHA humanitarian situation reports and coordinated response updates.
Luz de Venezuela USA shares these resources in good faith for the community. We are not affiliated with the organizations listed and do not handle donations. The situation is changing quickly — always verify a charity or contact before you act.