The two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, particularly affected northern Venezuela and the capital, Caracas. The Venezuelan government has declared a state of emergency. As estimates of the death toll and the extent of the damage continue to evolve by the hour, humanitarian needs are expected to be immense. Swiss Solidarity is appealing for donations to support the assistance provided on the ground by its Swiss NGO partners.
Humanitarian assistance
The earthquakes have struck a country already affected by a severe social and economic crisis, where a large part of the population is living in extremely precarious conditions. Swiss Solidarity has several Swiss NGO partners ready to deploy assistance rapidly, including the Swiss Red Cross, HEKS, Caritas Switzerland and Save the Children Switzerland. The response will focus primarily on the most urgent needs, particularly shelter, access to food and safe drinking water, medical care and, depending on how the situation evolves, longer-term support.
Donations to the “Earthquakes in Venezuela” appeal can be made on Swiss Solidarity's website or at any post office counter.
The disaster striking Venezuela at a time of instability and hardship is deeply concerning. The affected regions are densely populated, and both housing and essential infrastructure are fragile. We fear that many people will require urgent assistance and call on the people of Switzerland to show their solidarity.”
Miren Bengoa
Director Swiss SolidarityOther situation points
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Swiss Solidarity launches an appeal for donations following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela
26.06.2026Two 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.