UN Launches Appeal to Raise $296 Mn for Venezuela Quake Relief
The appeal seeks aid for 1.3 million people as officials say the quakes caused $6.7 billion in damage.
- 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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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…
The Economic Times
Times of IndiaUN launches appeal to raise $296 mn for Venezuela quake relief
The United Nations urgently seeks $296 million for Venezuela earthquake relief operations. Over 3,600 people have died, leaving thousands homeless and many still missing. Donors have already provided $300 million, but a significant funding gap remains. Venezuela's foreign minister requested the release of blocked state assets for recovery efforts. International rescue teams are concluding survivor searches as families search ruins.
CARACAS – The United Nations needs an additional $296 million to expand the humanitarian response in Venezuela following the June earthquakes and to assist 1.3 million people over the next six months, said its head of humanitarian affairs, Tom Fletcher. After traveling the devastated neighboring Caribbean coast to [...]
The UN humanitarian officer today launched an international call to raise $296 million (about €252 million) to support 1.3 million people affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher has appealed for $296 million in emergency aid for the 1.3 million people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. The funding gap is at $600 million.
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