How are the earthquakes in Venezuela impacting children and families?
Powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing widespread damage and disrupting the lives of thousands of children and families.
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck northern Venezuela on June 24th, followed less than a minute later by a second, even stronger earthquake measuring 7.5 in magnitude.
According to media reports, at least 32 people have been killed and around 700 injured. Buildings have been damaged across the capital, Caracas, leaving children and families fearful and uncertain about what comes next.
The full scale of the disaster is still emerging, and there are concerns the death toll could rise significantly as rescue and assessment efforts continue. Children in situations like this are among those most vulnerable, facing the loss of homes, access to essential services, and the safety and stability they need to thrive.
Urgent support is needed to reach children and families with life-saving supplies and support.
Donate now to help UNICEF respond to the earthquake in Venezuela and other urgent emergencies around the world.
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The number of crises affecting children worldwide is growing at an alarming rate, placing millions more in immediate danger every day.
A baby receives care in hospital after being injured during renewed violence in Lebanon. Hundreds of children have been hurt as hostilities escalate, leaving families in urgent need of protection and support.
Children are facing life‑threatening emergencies caused by conflict, climate‑related disasters, disease outbreaks and food shortages.
From escalating violence in Gaza and Lebanon to extreme heatwaves, drought and severe water shortages affecting communities worldwide, children are on the front lines of these crises. Drying water sources and soaring temperatures are disrupting daily life, spreading disease and putting children’s health and survival at risk. In Sudan, conflict‑driven hunger and famine continue to deepen children’s suffering. At the same time, disease outbreaks, including Ebola, are placing children at even greater risk by overwhelming fragile health systems and disrupting essential services.
In emergency situations, children are the most vulnerable to hunger, illness, violence and disruption to their education.
UNICEF works to protect children and provide life‑saving support before, during and after emergencies.
Children of Gaza crisis.
Ongoing violence in Gaza continues to devastate children’s lives. More than one million children are living through ongoing conflict, displacement and severe shortages of basic services.
With homes, schools and hospitals damaged or destroyed, children face critical shortages of food, clean water, healthcare and safe shelter. Their physical and emotional recovery depends on urgent humanitarian support.
Drought and water scarcity in Somalia.
Prolonged drought in Somalia has dried up rivers, wells and water points, forcing families to rely on unsafe water sources. Around 6.6 million people urgently need access to safe water, as climate shocks, water scarcity and displacement continue to worsen.
Without clean water, children face higher risks of disease, hunger and missed education, threatening their health, survival and futures.
Ebola outbreaks threaten children’s survival.
Recurrent Ebola outbreaks in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda continue to endanger children and families, overwhelming fragile health systems and disrupting access to lifesaving care. Children are among the most vulnerable, facing higher risks of infection when health services break down.
During outbreaks, already‑strained health systems are diverted to emergency response, leaving children without routine care, vaccinations and maternal health services.
How UNICEF responds in emergencies
UNICEF is one of the world’s leading organisations responding to emergencies affecting children. In emergency situations, UNICEF works with governments and partners to:
- Deliver safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services.
- Provide emergency healthcare and essential medicines.
- Support nutrition services for infants and children.
- Protect children from violence, abuse and exploitation
- Help children continue learning in crisis settings.
UNICEF prioritises reaching the most vulnerable children, including those living in hard‑to‑reach and conflict‑affected areas.
In 2025, UNICEF’s global emergency response delivered:
- Safe drinking water to more than 60 million people in drought, flood and conflict affected areas
- Essential healthcare for over 45 million children through emergency health services and vaccination campaigns
- Life-saving nutrition treatment for over 8 million children suffering from severe acute malnutrition
- Education, psychosocial support and protection for more than 30 million children during emergencies
With teams on the ground in over 190 countries and territories, UNICEF can act immediately when emergencies strike and stay to help children recover and rebuild.
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