UN launches appeal to raise $296 mn for Venezuela quake relief
- On Wednesday, The United Nations launched an urgent appeal for $296 million to provide earthquake relief aid for 1.3 million people over six months after the death toll reached 3,685.
- Nearly two weeks after the 7.3 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, the disaster caused $6.7 billion in damage—equivalent to six percent of Venezuela's GDP—while leaving nearly 18,000 people homeless in La Guaira.
- International rescue teams are ending survivor searches as nearly 17,000 people were injured; Genesis Ramirez, a hairdresser searching for her nieces, said, "Until you see the body, you don't lose hope."
- Foreign Minister Yvan Gil told the UN meeting that countries must release blocked Venezuelan state funds for recovery; Venezuela faces a $627 million funding gap despite $300 million already received.
- The United States government lifted economic sanctions against Venezuela for four months to facilitate relief operations, marking improved ties with Caracas following the transition to President Delcy Rodriguez.
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Lodinews.comAs post-quake search efforts continue, U.N. calls for $296 million more for Venezuela
Two weeks after Venezuela was struck by twin earthquakes, families are still searching for loved ones and countries are continuing to deploy rescue teams as the United Nations appeals for continued support for the South American nation. Tom Fletcher, the…
We need $296 million to reach 1.3 million people with socio-economic needs in Venezuela, the UN says, appealing for donations. The post Venezuela: $627 million funding gap for urgent needs – Appeal for donations of $296 million appeared first on in.gr.
The goal is to support 1.3 million affected people in the next six months after the June 24 disaster
Radio France Internationale
UN launches appeal for nearly $300 mn in Venezuela quake relief
There is huge humanitarian need after one of Latin America's worst earthquake disasters left thousands of people homeless and thousands more still missing. In badly damaged La Guaira, families are still digging for the bodies of loved ones in the rubble. "Donors are already stepping up, and I pay tribute to them, and I thank them," UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said during a meeting on the disaster. Officials were appealing for $296 million…
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