First Red Cross humanitarian bridge delivers 17 tons of supplies to Venezuela

The Venezuelan Red Cross welcomed a crucial shipment of 17 tons of humanitarian aid, arriving from Panama. This delivery, coordinated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), marks the first phase of an international humanitarian bridge established in response to the devastating earthquakes that recently struck the country.

The aid cargo contains vital supplies, including hygiene kits, cooking kits, water containers, tents, thermal kits, inflatable pillows, and foldable beds. These items are designated to bolster immediate assistance for families displaced and affected by the seismic events. The IFRC confirmed the shipment via social media, noting the supplies were pre-positioned at their logistics hub in Panama.

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The cargo includes hygiene kits, cooking kits, bidones with lids, tents, thermal kits, inflatable pillows, foldable beds, and other essential items, intended to reinforce immediate care for affected families.

These resources are intended to enhance the operational capacity of the Venezuelan Red Cross, enabling them to extend their humanitarian assistance to the most critically affected communities. The organization has been actively engaged in search and rescue operations, pre-hospital care, and community support since the earthquakes, mobilizing volunteers and essential resources across the nation. The Venezuelan Red Cross maintains close coordination with the National Risk Management System, Civil Protection, and state security agencies to ensure an effective response, guided by the core principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

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The IFRC sent 17 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela early this morning in support of @cruzrojave after the earthquake.