NGO bakes Venezuela's 'largest cake' to cheer earthquake-affected children

In Venezuela, the NGO Color Esperanza and about 50 volunteers baked what they claim is the country's largest cake. The massive dessert, measuring eight meters long and 1.20 meters wide, was decorated with the Venezuelan flag's colors.

The initiative aims to distribute 3,000 slices to children residing in shelters. These children were displaced by the devastating earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck Venezuela on June 24, leaving thousands dead and injured.

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It's not about the record itself, about putting a trophy in a display case, but about bringing a piece of cake to every child in the shelters. We believe it symbolizes a piece of joy, hope, happiness for these kids.

Marelisa Acevedo, president of the foundation, explained that they repeated the event from last year due to the ongoing situation of children who lost their homes. Wilman Villegas, a foundation member, stated that the cake symbolizes "a piece of joy, hope, [and] happiness for these kids."

The double earthquake significantly impacted northern Venezuela, particularly La Guaira state. Official figures report over 5,000 fatalities and more than 16,000 injuries, with over 21,000 people still in temporary camps. The government is conducting a census to assess housing needs, estimating that around 25,000 new homes may be required.

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It's not about the record itself, about putting a trophy in a display case, but about bringing a piece of cake to every child in the shelters. We believe it symbolizes a piece of joy, hope, happiness for these kids.