Earthquakes in Venezuela

Swiss Solidarity is calling for support for the people affected by the severe earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June. A national day of solidarity will be organised on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in collaboration with the SRG SSR business units. From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., donation pledges from the public will be received by phone at the call centres in Geneva, Zurich, Lugano and Chur.

Two powerful earthquakes, among the most violent to hit Venezuela in more than a century, struck the country on 24 June. Although the full extent of the disaster remains uncertain, initial assessments point to a very heavy human toll that could reach into the thousands of deaths. In response to this major disaster, Swiss Solidarity is launching a nationwide fundraising campaign in support of the affected population.

Amid growing efforts to strengthen the role of local actors in humanitarian aid, Swiss Solidarity launched a pilot project in 2022 to explore new approaches. An external evaluation confirms the value and complementarity of partnerships with Swiss organisations and direct funding to vetted local organisations.