NewsWPLG Local 10June 25, 2026United States
UN Requests Public Donations for Humanitarian Aid in Venezuela
The United Nations is seeking public financial donations to support its humanitarian programs in Venezuela following a series of earthquakes. The aid effort aims to assist nearly 8 million people who were already in need of support prior to the recent natural disasters.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The UN is soliciting private funds to supplement its existing s in Venezuela, which are currently and facing increased demand due to recent earthquake damage in Caracas and five surrounding states.
Key Facts
- The United Nations is requesting public financial donations for humanitarian programs in Venezuela.
- Nearly 8 million people in Venezuela were in need of aid prior to the earthquakes.
- Two earthquakes occurred in Venezuela on Wednesday.
- Earthquake destruction was concentrated in Caracas and the states of La Guaira, Miranda, Aragua, Carabobo, and Falcón.
- The UN is coordinating its response with the U.S. State Department and U.S. Southern Command.
Who's Mentioned
locationLa Guaira“State affected by earthquakes.”personTom Fletcher“UN aid chief who provided data on the number of people in need.”organizationUnited Nations“The organization requesting donations and coordinating aid.”locationFalcón“State affected by earthquakes.”locationAragua“State affected by earthquakes.”locationCaracas“Primary location of earthquake destruction.”locationCarabobo“State affected by earthquakes.”locationMiranda“State affected by earthquakes.”organizationU.S. State Department“Collaborating with the UN on aid efforts.”organizationU.S. Southern Command“Collaborating with the UN on aid efforts.”