Today more than ever, we believe in the power of our community.
The recent earthquakes have affected thousands of Venezuelan families. Below we have gathered verified information, solidarity campaigns, and resources so that you can help Venezuela from anywhere in the world.
Here we group verified fundraising organizations destined to directly support the affected people. We include initiatives organized by foundations, humanitarian organizations, and members of our community that have been previously verified.
This campaign seeks to provide immediate humanitarian aid to families affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, including food, clean water, medicines, personal hygiene kits, temporary shelter, and logistical support for local organizations and volunteers in the affected areas.
LC Mundo does not manage this fundraiser and cannot guarantee the final use of the funds. We invite each donor to review the information directly on GoFundMe before contributing.
Donate on GoFundMehas enabled an official donation page to support those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela.
People wishing to collaborate from Canada or other countries can do so directly through the following link:
Donate through Canadian Red CrossThe World Food Programme (WFP) receives donations to support its humanitarian response operations and food assistance in emergencies.
DonateDoctors Without Borders is assessing humanitarian needs following the earthquakes and has reported that it will support the response by sending emergency medical kits and healthcare assistance where needed.
You can support their work by donating to their general fund, which allows them to mobilize resources quickly to emergencies with the greatest need.
DonateWe recommend making donations only through official channels and always verifying that the link corresponds to the organization's website.
UNICEF is providing emergency assistance to children and families affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela. Their response includes clean water, essential supplies, health support, safe spaces for children, and protection for the most vulnerable minors.
You can support their work by donating to their emergency fund for the earthquake response in Venezuela.
DonateYou can also consult the specific campaign for the emergency in Venezuela published by UNICEF:
Consult nowCáritas de Venezuela is a humanitarian organization with a nationwide presence that works alongside parishes, volunteers, and communities to serve people in vulnerable situations. Through its assistance programs, it provides support in areas such as food, health, community care, and emergency response.
In light of the emergency caused by the earthquakes, Cáritas supports affected communities through its local networks and humanitarian programs.
How does your donation help?Contributions support initiatives for:
Help priorities can change daily as rescue and humanitarian assistance efforts progress. This list will be updated periodically with information from active organizations and collection centers.
Important: It is recommended to donate medications only in their original packaging, sealed and within their expiration date.
The following information has been compiled from organizations and humanitarian campaigns supporting the emergency response in Venezuela. Our team periodically reviews this information; however, we recommend confirming hours and availability before traveling to a collection center.
Here you will find official and community centers where they can receive donations for the affected families.
The Venezuelan community worldwide is also organizing. Active locations and upcoming countries:
The Venezuelan community in South Florida has active official collection centers to receive donations:
(Miami / Doral, FL)The Venezuelan community in Ontario, along with volunteers, local organizations, and small businesses, has organized a network of collection centers to support those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela.
Donations can be delivered throughout the week at participating locations, according to each location's hours.
Every Saturday before 1:00 p.m., all collected donations are transported to the main collection center, from where they are organized for shipping to the affected areas located in Venezuela.
| City | Center | Address |
|---|---|---|
| St. Catharines | Niagara | 24 The Meadows |
| Mississauga | 600 Lolita Garden | 600 Lolita Garden |
| London | Casa Latina | 150 Dundas Street |
| Oshawa | The Golfer's Edge Indoor Golf | 472 Taunton Road West |
| Hamilton | Rincón Paisa | 958 Upper Wellington St. |
| Kitchener | 31 Summerhill Cres | 31 Summerhill Cres |
| Kitchener | 86 Union St. | 86 Union St. |
| Hamilton | JD Eyewear | 100 George Street |
| Etobicoke | Latin Dough | 533 Evans Ave. |
| Toronto | Tía Flor | 1698 Eglinton Ave. West |
| Cambridge | 52 Ridgewood Cres | 52 Ridgewood Cres |
If you are part of an organization, university, or community that wishes to collaborate, we would be delighted to coordinate efforts.
Geographical distance hurts, but it doesn't stop us. Living through a tragedy of this magnitude from abroad is a deeply painful experience; it keeps us from immediately embracing our loved ones, distances us from our streets, and limits our ability to help just as we would like to. However, the bond that connects us to Venezuela remains intact.
As Venezuelans, this reality touches our souls. Today, our thoughts and prayers are transformed into a support network to embrace from afar:
That is why at LC Mundo we designed this safe space: a platform to centralize reliable information, promote strictly verified initiatives, and serve as a bridge for everyone who, from any part of the world, wants to lend a hand in this difficult moment for our country.
Today more than ever, we believe in the power of people.
We believe in solidarity.
We believe in our community.
Thank you for being part of this initiative.
Together we can bring hope to those who need it most today.