Migration Organization Appeals for $98 Million for Earthquake-Hit Venezuela

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking $98 million to assist Venezuela in the aftermath of severe earthquakes that struck on June 24. The organization's 12-month appeal aims to support thousands of families and communities impacted by the tremors, which caused significant loss of life, displacement, and destruction across the nation.

The requested funding will be directed towards providing safe and dignified shelter, emergency humanitarian assistance, and support for early recovery efforts. The goal is to help affected communities rebuild essential services and establish a foundation for a secure and lasting recovery. The IOM highlighted that the appeal will ensure families receive necessary aid, including a place to stay, while enabling communities to overcome the immediate emergency.

Earthquakes and subsequent aftershocks caused extensive damage in states including La Guaira, Distrito Capital, Miranda, Carabobo, Aragua, and Falcón. Thousands of families have been displaced, and critical infrastructure such as homes, health facilities, and water systems suffered damage, severely disrupting access to essential services. The IOM has been working with Venezuelan authorities, UN agencies, and humanitarian partners since the emergency began.

Leveraging its long-standing presence and operational capacity in Venezuela, the IOM is scaling up its response. The organization reports having managed collective shelters and provided humanitarian assistance in health and protection. It has also helped displaced families access essential services. To date, the IOM has assisted 6,000 people in collective shelters and delivered over 10,000 services, including temporary accommodation, medical care, and protection assistance. The appeal prioritizes shelter, site coordination, early recovery, and health interventions.

“

This appeal will help ensure that families receive the assistance they need, including a place to stay, while enabling communities to overcome the emergency, rebuild essential services, and lay the groundwork for a safe and lasting recovery.