Preparedness makes a difference when disaster strikes.
Thanks to prepositioned medical supplies and the support of the European Union's DG ECHO, IOM has been able to rapidly activate its health response following the earthquakes in Venezuela.
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- A sincere thank you to @Microsoft AI for Good Lab, @amazon and @muslimhandsuk for their rapid support to IOM’s Venezuela response, and to @DHLGlobal and @winetowater for offering aid. Every contribution, in cash or in kind, gives life-saving assistance to those who need it most.
- In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Venezuela, IOM is delivering critical emergency assistance on the ground. Vital support from @StateDept, including $150M in aid, is helping scale life-saving efforts with partners. #Venezuela #EmergencyResponse
- The full scale of the earthquakes in Venezuela is only beginning to emerge. IOM is working to identify where needs are greatest, helping ensure emergency assistance reaches people affected by the earthquakes as quickly as possible.
00:00 - The earthquakes in #Venezuela have left families reeling from profound loss. As the response continues, IOM remains committed to working with national authorities and humanitarian partners to deliver life-saving assistance and support communities on the road to recovery.
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- Following the earthquake in Venezuela, our priority is ensuring that affected families have access to shelter, clean water, healthcare, protection, and the support they need to begin rebuilding their lives. Hear the latest from our team in Venezuela.
00:00 - In a year marked by record displacement and growing humanitarian needs, IOM supported 17.8 million people across 170 countries. Our 2025 Annual Report highlights the impact made possible through partnership and sustained humanitarian action. Read more: iom.int/Z73
- In the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, communities face immense loss and an uncertain road ahead. Our teams are mobilizing emergency shelter, water, and health support. Every hour counts.
00:00 - The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have left families grieving, displaced and in urgent need of assistance. IOM stands with the people of Venezuela and is working with partners to assess needs and support emergency response efforts.
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Heartbreaking news from Venezuela, where two powerful earthquakes struck within moments, lives lost, many injured, and communities affected. @UNmigration is mobilizing with partners to assess needs and support those impacted. Swift international support is critical to respond.🇻🇪
