How to Help After the Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes

Two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24, destroying dozens of buildings. The government reports over 1,700 dead and 5,000 injured, with many missing. Rescue teams continue searching for survivors. Several organizations are accepting donations: Global Empowerment Mission (based in Doral, Florida) works with We Love Foundation and has a distribution hub in Caracas; the International Red Cross has launched an emergency appeal to support the Venezuelan Red Cross; Direct Relief supports Medical Impact and Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras; World Central Kitchen, founded by José Andrés, serves hot meals to first responders and families; UNICEF has delivered 67 tons of supplies and aims to help 680,000 children. Donations can also be made via Donar Seguro.com, compiled by journalist Ernesto Fuenmayor.