disaster
Thousands of children at risk after powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela
By UN Children's Fund at ReliefWeb
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
.9 million children live in the areas affected by the powerful 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, putting thousands of children and families at risk. The earthquakes affected communities in Caracas and the states of Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, Miranda and su
Key takeaway “The images we are seeing from Venezuela and the stories we hear from colleagues on the ground are heartbreaking," said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.
Why this matters
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have exacerbated the existing humanitarian challenges in the country, where nearly 900,000 children were already in need of assistance. The destruction of homes, schools, and healthcare facilities has further disrupted access to essential services, leaving thousands of families without safe water, medical care, and protection. UNICEF's pre-existing humanitarian appeal for Venezuela, which was only 35% funded, highlights the significant gap in resources needed to address the country's ongoing crisis. The earthquakes have now added a new layer of urgency to the situation, with children facing increased risks of injury, family separation, and displacement. As the response efforts unfold, it will be crucial to prioritize the needs of affected children and families, particularly the most vulnerable, to ensure they receive timely and adequate support to recover from this disaster. The funding gap for UNICEF's appeal will likely need to be addressed to support the scaled-up response.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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