Madrid Universities Launch UNICEF Campaign for Venezuelan Earthquake Victims

Public universities in Madrid are joining forces with UNICEF to launch a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting children impacted by recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The initiative, spearheaded by the Conference of Rectors of Public Universities of the Community of Madrid (CRUMA), seeks to raise 50,000 euros.

The funds will be directed towards educational projects designed to assist the youngest victims. These children face significant risks, including family separation, disruption of their schooling, loss of access to healthcare, exposure to physical dangers, and the psychological trauma stemming from the disaster. The University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) highlighted these challenges on its website.

The earthquakes have caused widespread damage, affecting at least 38 hospitals and 432 educational centers. Over 2,500 public infrastructure facilities sustained damage, leading to a "collapse" of public services. CRUMA and UNICEF aim to "raise awareness and consciousness" among the university community regarding the importance of social engagement as part of their education.

Donations can be made through a dedicated platform: https://colabora.unicef.es/ayudavenezuela-cruma. The UAH also recalled its own contribution, having provided accommodation and meals to the Venezuelan football team that participated in the Madcup 2026 tournament, whose return plans were delayed by the earthquake.