Venezuela: Reliable Charities and Grassroots Initiatives
Trusted and verified organizations where you can safely donate to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela
On June 24, 2026, northern Venezuela was devastated by two consecutive, powerful earthquakes—a magnitude 7.2 and a 7.5. The twin disasters have caused widespread catastrophic damage near the capital, collapsing entire neighborhoods, destroying vital infrastructure, and leaving hundreds dead and thousands more injured.
(You can view on-the-ground video updates of the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts at the end of this article.)
Tragically, over 50,000 people are still reported missing, with hundreds confirmed trapped beneath the weight of collapsed buildings. As rescue teams and local volunteers race against time to locate survivors amidst continuous aftershocks, *millions are left facing an urgent humanitarian crisis without shelter, healthcare, or essential services.
You can donate to any of these links; they are vetted organizations with a long history of on-the-ground relief:
Cadena 👈 Click here to donate directly.
CADENA (cadena.ngo) is a vetted disaster relief organization with a long history of emergency response, and their teams are already on the ground in Venezuela delivering urgent aid directly to those affected.
Fundana 👈 Click here to donate directly.
FUNDANA (fundana.org) is a long-standing, vetted organization that has been on the ground in Venezuela for over three decades, providing essential care, shelter, and support to vulnerable children and families in the midst of this crisis.
The House Project 👈 Click here to donate directly.
The House Project has spent years delivering vital humanitarian aid, medical care, and food programs to vulnerable, underserved communities across Venezuela. The House Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the U.S., offering donation certificates.
World Central Kitchen 👈 Click here to donate directly.
World Central Kitchen (WCK), founded by chef José Andrés in 2010, has a stellar reputation globally and is widely considered one of the most agile, effective, and respected humanitarian organizations in the world.
We Love Foundation 👈 Click here to donate directly.
They have partnered directly with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to bypass bureaucratic delays, quickly shipping critical food, clean water, and emergency medical supplies straight to their central distribution hub in Caracas.
Hogar Bambi 👈 Click here to donate directly.
Hogar Bambi is a highly respected, long-standing organization in Venezuela dedicated to providing shelter, care, and protection to vulnerable children. In the wake of this disaster, they are working tirelessly to ensure the safety, nutrition, and psychological support of children who have been displaced or separated from their families by the earthquakes.
The following organizations are highly recommended by journalist Mariana Atencio in this article
Caritas Venezuela 👈 Click here to donate directly.
Caritas Venezuela (caritasvenezuela.org) is a highly trusted, deeply rooted humanitarian network that has been operating nationwide since 1997, mobilizing immediate healthcare, clean water, and emergency food supplies to families devastated by the disaster.
GlobalGiving's Venezuela Earthquake Relief 👈 Click here to donate directly.
GlobalGiving's Venezuela Earthquake Relief Fund (globalgiving.org) sends flexible, rapid grants directly to vetted, trusted local organizations on the ground, driving immediate emergency search-and-rescue, medical care, and food supplies, while committing to the long-term rebuilding of the affected communities.
Starlink Mobile is providing free connectivity to @MovistarVe customers in the La Guaira region, and we are working to provide free service for @DigitelAyuda and @movilnet_ve customers as quickly as possible.
Families, communities and businesses with compatible LTE smartphones can now stay connected through SMS even if terrestrial networks are not available and customer phones will automatically connect to Starlink Mobile. Coverage will work best with a clear view of the sky.
Starlink in Venezuela
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes on June 24 , Starlink is providing free service through July 25 to customers in the impacted areas of Venezuela.
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Plataforma para buscar personas en las listas de centros medicos.
We will keep updating this list; if you know of any other reliable resources or vetted organizations that should be included, please reach out to share their links.
We also know that some people prefer to give directly to individuals on the ground who don't have a vast organization behind them, but are right on the front lines doing the work—people preparing sandwiches from their own kitchens, buying supplies at supermarkets, and driving them out on motorcycles to the affected areas. If you know of an individual or local grassroots initiative like this, please let us know so we can add them to the list as an individual maker—make sure to include a verified link for sending funds or the specific help they need.
Camas para Venezuela 👈 Click here to donate directly.
We are transforming our workshop into a space dedicated to building beds, helping people find a place to sleep again. By manufacturing bunk beds that go directly to families who have lost their homes, we provide immediate relief. We build these beds using local labor and materials purchased directly from domestic suppliers, ensuring that each bunk bed gives two people a dignified place to rest.
If you want to understand the true scale of the devastation and see the immediate realities on the ground, here are a few verified reports and raw broadcast updates:
Since yesterday, CADENA's search and rescue unit—has been operating in La Guaira and other areas severely affected by the June 24 earthquakes. With your support, they can keep responding to the emerging needs of this crisis.
*Yes, "millions". While the confirmed numbers for those directly killed, injured, or missing are in the thousands, independent assessments from humanitarian agencies confirm that millions of people across the affected regions are currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis. They have been left completely without access to electricity, safe drinking water, stable healthcare, shelter, or functional mobile networks following the widespread structural collapse.
