Young Survivors of Venezuela Quakes Run Shelters as Search Drags On

A child's toy and debris in the aftermath of earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, July 1, 2026.
Image Credit: REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo

Following the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, thousands of families who lost their homes have moved into temporary shelters and collective site where children face specific risks that need urgent attention. Plan International is responding to the emergency alongside partner organizations and calls for the protection of children to be made a priority within humanitarian response. This article highlights the needs within Venezuela and quotes Plan staff member Geraldine Gomez.

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