Thousands of families have lost everything after the powerful earthquakes in Venezuela. Houses have collapsed, people have lost their lives, others have been injured – and many are now sleeping outside without access to food and clean water. Caritas is in place with help. But the needs are enormous.

How you can help now:

The situation is urgent. The faster help arrives, the more lives can be saved and suffering alleviated. You can make a difference now.

Help a family in Venezuela today with:

• Emergency kit for temporary shelter 450 kr
• Food for one month: 500 NOK
• Sleeping mats and blankets 950 kr
• Kitchenware: 1,500 kr

Vipps to 91895

Or donate via the form below. Every gift, small or large, will make a difference for the earthquake victims.

People have lost everything.

The earthquakes that hit Venezuela this week have caused widespread destruction in several parts of the country. Many families have lost their homes and are now without the most basic necessities. Parents are trying to protect their children while living on the streets or in temporary shelters. For a population that was already living in a difficult situation, the earthquakes have deepened the crisis even further.

Many are missing now:

• Food
• Clean water
• A safe place to sleep
  

Caritas is already underway

Caritas Venezuela is now mobilizing its local network of 30,000 employees and volunteers to help those most affected. Churches and local communities are stepping up

• emergency response and food
• Clean water and hygiene items
• Temporary shelter

Caritas Norway works closely with Caritas Venezuela to ensure that aid reaches quickly and effectively.

“We are now mobilizing life-saving aid for families who have lost everything,” says Secretary General Ingrid Rosendorf Joys.

All photos: Caritas Venezuela

One family at a time

Among those affected are families who lost their homes in a matter of seconds when buildings collapsed. Many are now sleeping outside – without safety, without belongings and without certainty about what will happen next.

Your support helps more people get:

• Food on the table
• Clean water
• A safe place to be

The needs are enormous

The extent of the destruction is still unclear, but it is already clear that this will require a comprehensive and long-term effort.

Caritas Its network makes it possible to reach people quickly – even in areas where few other actors are present.

Why Caritas ?

There are many organizations that help in disasters – here's why your gift to Caritas makes a difference:

Presence
Caritas Venezuela has a large network of around 30,000 volunteers and employees in the country.

Trust
Caritas is one of the most trusted humanitarian actors in Venezuela and enjoys great confidence among the population. The organization has gained significant experience in dealing with complex humanitarian crises over the past decade, particularly in food security , water and sanitation, health and protection.

Local anchoring
Caritas Venezuela is present in communities across the country, with direct access to those most affected through a network of dioceses and parishes.

Fast and efficient help
Caritas quickly reaches those who need it most. With established networks, aid can be mobilized immediately and there is no need to wait for international aid workers to be sent in.

Established collaboration
Caritas Norway channels your support through Caritas Venezuela, with whom we have had an established collaboration since 2016. Caritas Venezuela is part of the ongoing humanitarian strategic partnership agreement we have with Norad, which also includes projects in the areas most affected by the earthquakes.

The world's largest
Both Caritas Venezuela and Caritas Norway is part of the world's largest faith-based humanitarian network with 162 member organizations in 200 countries and territories.

👉 Make a gift now – and make a difference for earthquake victims