Hi, my name is Stephanie, and I am a Venezuelan living in Portugal with my husband and our young son. Although we now live abroad, Venezuela will always be home. Like millions of Venezuelans around the world, we have family, friends, and loved ones who continue to live there.

The devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, has left communities facing unimaginable loss and uncertainty. Watching this tragedy unfold from thousands of miles away has been heartbreaking, and we wanted to do something meaningful to help.

That is why we are raising funds in support of USA for IOM (US Association for International Migration) and its emergency response efforts for families affected by the earthquake in Venezuela. Through its partnership with the The International Rescue Committee the (IRC) helps provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to people impacted by disasters and other crises around the world.

Your donation will help support critical emergency relief efforts, including:

- Emergency shelter and temporary housing.

- Food and clean drinking water.

- Hygiene kits and essential household supplies.

- Medical assistance and other urgent humanitarian needs.

- Support for families as they begin the difficult process of recovery.

Every contribution, no matter its size, helps bring hope to families facing one of the most difficult moments of their lives.

If you are unable to donate, you can still make a tremendous difference by sharing this fundraiser with your family, friends, and community.

To everyone who chooses to donate, share this fundraiser, or simply keep Venezuela in your thoughts—thank you. Your kindness reminds us that even across oceans, our communities can come together in times of need. Every contribution, no matter the size, is a message that the people of Venezuela have not been forgotten.

https://www.rescue.org/article/how-help-survivors-earthquakes-venezuela