Already when Omar Rudberg moved to Sweden in 2005, his home country, Venezuela, had begun to enter a deep socioeconomic and political crisis. Over the following years, the situation in the country has deteriorated significantly. Widespread economic collapse, hyperinflation, shortages of food and medicine, and the breakdown of essential services have affected everyday life for millions of Venezuelans. By 2024, basic necessities such as reliable electricity, clean water, healthcare, and regular access to food were severely limited for many people across the country as infrastructure struggled to function. At least 7.7 million Venezuelans have left the country since 2014, making it one of the largest displacement crises in the world.

In early 2026, Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s former president, was captured by US authorities and thereby removed from power. This led Venezuela to enter a new political chapter, filled with questions and uncertainty about the future. Only months later, on June 24, the country was struck by two devastating earthquakes, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Homes, hospitals, schools and essential infrastructure were damaged or destroyed, leaving already vulnerable communities facing yet another unimaginable crisis.

Today, many Venezuelans are still living with the consequences of both years of crisis and the events of this year. Communities are working to rebuild homes and livelihoods while dealing with damaged infrastructure and disrupted access to healthcare, clean water, education and other essential services. The country’s political future also remains uncertain, making the situation even more difficult for millions of people.

With all of this in mind, as a birthday gift for Omar Rudberg’s 28th birthday, we at Rudberg Daily Info are raising money to help the people of Venezuela. Our goal is to raise funds for a donation to the United Nations Crisis Relief and its Venezuela Humanitarian Fund. The donation will be made in Omar’s name.

Help the people of Venezuela by taking part in this fundraiser alongside other Omar Rudberg fans. Let’s make the world a better place!

To learn more about United Nations Crisis Relief and its Venezuela Humanitarian Fund, check out the link below: https://crisisrelief.un.org/en/donate-venezuela-crisis