At least 920 people have died, with 3,360 injured, said Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the country’s National Assembly, on Friday. Officials expect casualty numbers to rise as search and rescue efforts continue, with many people believed to be trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
According to U.S. Geological Survey data, the epicenter of the first quake, which had a magnitude of 7.2, was roughly 100 miles west of the capital in Caracas. The second, which followed in under a minute and had a magnitude of 7.5, was located just under four miles east, about 19 miles away from the coastal town of Morón.
In the aftermath of the quakes, world leaders extended condolences and offers of support.
The State Department has since pledged $150 million in humanitarian assistance as part of its “robust” response.
Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, said the humanitarian response is moving “very fast and at scale” supporting the Venezuelan authorities.
Here are the ways you can help the victims of the Venezuela earthquake.
UNICEF USA
UNICEF USA is providing emergency support for children and families affected by the disaster.
UNICEF estimates that 3.9 million children live in areas affected by the earthquakes, placing thousands of families at risk.
"What we are seeing is catastrophic," said IRC Venezuela country director Nicole Kast, in a statement shared with TIME. "People have lost everything in a matter of seconds, and the need for immediate support is overwhelming. In some of the hardest-hit areas, damaged infrastructure and limited civil response capacity mean people may be trapped and unable to reach safety or be reached by those trying to help.”
Global Empowerment Mission
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) in partnership with the We Love Foundation, formerly known as I Love Venezuela, is mobilizing immediate relief efforts.
GEM previously assisted Venezuela during its refugee crisis in 2019.
Save the Children
“Children are among the most vulnerable after these earthquakes. Some will have lost their homes and aftershocks are continuing, causing further terror for children and heightening the risk of further damage and casualties,” said Fatima Andraca, director of the group’s Venezuela branch.
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