World Food Programme Delivers 17 Tons of Aid to Venezuela for Earthquake Victims

The World Food Programme (WFP) has dispatched 17 tons of emergency humanitarian aid to Venezuela via sea, destined for families impacted by earthquakes on June 24. The shipment originated from the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) in Panama, acting on a request from the Islamic Relief organization.

The vital supplies include family tents, blankets, tarpaulins, and sleeping mats, intended to improve living conditions for those displaced as recovery efforts continue. Since the seismic disaster, the WFP has provided assistance to over 300,000 individuals and projects to extend its reach to 500,000 beneficiaries within the next three months.

WFP's assistance strategy is adaptable, responding to the specific conditions in affected areas. In locations with functioning shelters and community kitchens, the program provides hot meals. Displaced individuals also receive ready-to-eat rations, while families with cooking facilities receive food baskets. Where markets are operational, WFP distributes prepaid electronic vouchers, empowering families to purchase essential food items and other priority goods.

The organization reiterated that this aid is provided free of charge, with no payment or services required from beneficiaries. International assistance continues to flow into Venezuela as the country grapples with the aftermath of the earthquakes, which have officially resulted in 6,509 deaths and 226,696 hospitalizations as of August 24.