Venezuela Earthquake Appeal

Two major earthquakes have struck Venezuela; an as-yet-undetermined number of deaths and injuries have been reported.

There is severe property damage, disruptions to basic services, and emergency teams have been deployed to the affected areas.

This event compounds an already severe humanitarian crisis: as of early 2026, an estimated 7.9 million people in Venezuela were in need of humanitarian assistance.

The current situation could further worsen the living conditions of thousands of people.

Our partners – local organisations working directly on the ground – are conducting initial assessments to determine the extent of the damage and the most urgent needs of the affected communities.

At Oxfam, we will activate our solidarity mechanisms to support the humanitarian response, in coordination with our local partners and in accordance with our operational capacities.

We reaffirm our commitment to supporting the most affected populations, prioritising relevant, timely, and community-centred actions.

For every £1 you donate to this emergency appeal, we will allocate 9p of your donation to cover general support and running costs.

There is a small chance that we will raise more money than is needed for this appeal. If this happens, we'll spend any additional funds on other Oxfam projects – wherever the need is greatest.