Northern Venezuela was struck by powerful, back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday, June 24, including a magnitude 7.5 quake, the strongest in over a century. The disaster, centered 100 miles west of Caracas, has reportedly killed at least 164 people and injured nearly 1,000, with figures expected to rise. Homes and buildings collapsed, particularly in the La Guaira area. This catastrophe compounds Venezuela's severe economic crisis and political turmoil, leaving children facing extreme deprivation. UNICEF teams are on the ground providing urgent, lifesaving aid. A flight carrying 48 metric tons of medical and WASH supplies is en route, as children desperately need protection, safe water, and healthcare amidst the devastation.
Sarah Ferguson is the Senior Editorial Director at UNICEF USA. Her work primarily focuses on health and wellness, global supply chain issues, and regional interest, with a keen interest in consumer health and transportation. Sarah's writing has been featured in a wide array of publications, including JURIST, The Village Voice, and Forbes, among others.
