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Venezuela Earthquake Appeal

Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela causing widespread loss of life.

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The earthquakes were magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, striking north-central Venezuela.

The earthquakes have caused massive damage. Buildings have collapsed, power infrastructure has been disrupted and hospitals are overflowing with injured.

International support is flowing into a country already facing severe humanitarian pressure. At the start of 2026, 7.9 million people in Venezuela needed humanitarian support. Needs are expected to shift quickly from search and rescue to shelter, health care, psychosocial support, livelihoods and long-term recovery.

1,450 people are dead with more than 3,100 injured.

Hundreds of buildings have collapsed or are badly damaged, and tens of thousands of people are still reported missing or unaccounted for. More than 12,000 people have been displaced from their homes.

 

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How Anglican Missions is responding

We are working through trusted Anglican partners already connected to communities in Venezuela.

Anglican Missions is in immediate contact with Anglican Alliance partners, including Episcopal Relief & Development and Alongside Hope, and with the Episcopal Diocese of Venezuela.

The Diocese has indicated that immediate priorities include food, safe water, health support and shelter. Anglican Missions has pledged $5,000 NZD for immediate assistance, and will update this appeal page as our partners assessments are confirmed.

Funds given to this appeal will help local Anglican partners respond to urgent needs and adapt as recovery priorities become clearer.

Photography provided by LWF/ACT Alliance

Why support the Episcopal Diocese of Venezuela?

The Diocese is rooted in the communities now facing grief, displacement and recovery.

The Episcopal Diocese of Venezuela is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion and is based in the country affected by the quakes. Through diocesan leadership, clergy and congregations, the Church can help identify urgent needs, support vulnerable households and serve communities without discrimination.

By giving through Anglican Missions, you help resource a local Church response shaped by people on the ground, supported by the wider Anglican Alliance and connected to international humanitarian partners.

Immediate response priorities

The first stage will focus on life-saving and life-restoring support which includes:
  • Food and safe water for families cut off from normal supplies.
  • Health support, including basic medical needs and access to care.
  • Emergency shelter and essential household items for people unable to return home.
  • Psychosocial and pastoral care for grieving families, displaced people, children and responders.
  • Recovery support as needs shift toward livelihoods, repairs and longer-term rebuilding.

FAQS

Use the Donate now button at the top of this page or below this section.
Yes. Because this appeal is being run through AWA, donations are eligible for tax credits. You will receive an automated email containing your tax credit receipt from Anglican World Aid.
No. Support is given according to humanitarian need, without excluding people because of age, race, gender, religion, political affiliation or any other identity.
Funds will support the response being shaped by the Episcopal Diocese of Venezuela, with Anglican Alliance partners including Episcopal Relief & Development and Alongside Hope. Priorities currently include food, safe water, health support and shelter. Anglican Missions retains 10 percent for administrative costs.
We will share updates through our newsletter and website as partner reports and verified response information become available.

Resources

PRAY THE NEWS PRINTABLE VENEZUELA VENEZUELA APPEAL SQUARE SOCIAL Venezuela Earthquake Appeal Slide 1 Venezuela Earthquake Appeal Slide 2

Donate to the Venezuela earthquake appeal today.

Choose “Venezuela” from the drop down menu on the donation screen.

If you would like to donate by bank transfer, please use the following:

Account Name: Anglican Missions Board
Account Number: 02-0585-0001796-00
Reference: VENEZUELA

Note: for a tax receipt for bank account donation, please email your name/parish and donation amount to sharon@anglicanmissions.org.nz.

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