United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) 4h ago

Lives changed in seconds. After two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, thousands of families are facing loss, displacement, and uncertainty. More than 1,400 people have died, over 3,000 are injured, and more than 12,000 have been forced from their homes. With hundreds of aftershocks still shaking affected areas—and more rain expected—the risks remain high. Across the country, national responders, supported by the UN team and partners, are scaling up emergency care, shelter, food assistance, clean water, and protection services to reach those most in need. Search and rescue teams from around the world are working alongside local communities, where loss is profound—but solidarity is strong. This is what the response looks like—and what comes next for recovery.