GENEVA / RankWire.AI / – The International Organization for Migration has issued a call for $98 million to aid Venezuela’s earthquake response. The requested funds are intended to support emergency relief and early-stage recovery efforts over a span of 12 months. On June 24, two significant earthquakes struck northern Venezuela. Government reports released on July 15 indicated 4,829 fatalities and 16,740 injuries. Authorities also noted that 17,907 individuals had been displaced from their homes. Humanitarian activities continue to prioritize shelter, healthcare, and essential services.
The earthquakes registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, occurring approximately 40 seconds apart. Intense tremors affected Caracas, La Guaira, and surrounding regions. The disaster caused damage to residences, hospitals, roads, water systems, and other vital infrastructure. Aftershocks hampered rescue efforts and complicated damage assessments in several communities. Many residents sought refuge in collective shelters or temporary housing, while local services experienced heightened demand for medical care, clean water, and protection support as displaced families sought assistance.
The appeal aims to support 850,000 people and 140 institutions or public entities. It covers regions including La Guaira, the Capital District, Miranda, Carabobo, Aragua, and Falcón. Planned interventions include providing temporary shelter, managing sites, health services, and protection initiatives. The plan also encompasses repairs to damaged utilities and community infrastructure. Venezuelan authorities, local organizations, and humanitarian partners are working in concert to coordinate relief efforts. Field assessments inform the distribution of aid across affected and underserved areas.
Emergency funds target displaced families
IOM teams have assisted nearly 6,000 individuals residing in collective accommodation centers. The agency has also delivered over 10,000 services since the earthquakes, including temporary housing, medical care, protection support, and site coordination. Staff members continue evaluating conditions in damaged communities across the six regions. These evaluations help identify urgent needs and prioritize resource deployment to areas experiencing severe disruptions. The program aims to connect immediate relief with necessary steps for early recovery.
Shelter remains a critical priority as thousands of families are unable to return to their damaged homes. The response framework supports those staying in collective sites, temporary accommodations, and affected residential neighborhoods. It also provides assistance for sanitation facilities, health clinics, and safe water supplies. Protection teams work to mitigate additional risks faced by displaced residents. Site coordinators collaborate with local institutions to improve living conditions and services. Recovery activities focus on restoring essential infrastructure used daily by communities.
Funding supports a comprehensive 12-month recovery plan
An initial flash appeal outlined humanitarian activities from July to December 2026. The current announcement expands this to a 12-month period for emergency response and recovery. The $98 million request covers shelter initiatives, public services, and field coordination. It also allocates resources for healthcare, protection, and infrastructure repairs. Humanitarian teams plan to utilize the funds across major urban centers and smaller communities. The recovery framework emphasizes verified needs identified through local assessments and operational data.
The earthquake response persists as families depend on temporary shelters and public aid. Damage to clinics, roads, and water networks has increased pressure on local authorities and service providers. The funding request aims to sustain relief activities while essential systems are repaired. Programs focus on housing, healthcare, protection, infrastructure, and site management. Additionally, the plan supports institutions responsible for providing basic services in affected areas. Assistance will continue to prioritize communities facing displacement, housing damage, and disruption of utilities.