On Wednesday, June 24, Venezuela was struck by two consecutive earthquakes just 39 seconds apart, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, which violently shook the northern part of the country, mainly in the states of Miranda and La Guaira.
The current toll stands at more than 1,450 dead, thousands injured, and hundreds of collapsed buildings, while national and international rescue workers race against the clock amid the rubble.
In the face of this humanitarian emergency, the Venezuelan community in Argentina and thousands of Buenos Aires residents are mobilizing. If you’re in Buenos Aires and want to do your part, here’s all the detailed information on where to drop off donations, how to donate, and how you can help with the disaster in Venezuela.
Online Donations and Official Organizations
If you’d rather contribute financially or from home, here are the foundations and international organizations that are channeling direct aid to the areas affected by the earthquake in Venezuela:
- Argentine Red Cross: You can make a donation directly and securely through their official website or follow their updates on social media (@cruzrojaarg).
- UNHCR Argentina: The UN Refugee Agency is actively on the ground providing emergency assistance (@acnurargentina).
- We Love Foundation (Emergency Fund for Venezuela): A direct partnership with @impacthubcaracas to provide immediate assistance to those affected (@welove_foundation).
Donation Collection Centers: Where to Take Physical Donations?
If you’re in CABA or the Northern Zone, several collection points have been set up to receive essential supplies. Take note of the addresses:
- 📍 Thames 806 (Palermo / Villa Crespo)
- 📍 Manuel Ugarte 1885 (Belgrano)
- 📍 Malabia 2317 (Palermo)
- 📍 Amenábar 1024 (Colegiales)
- 📍 Rojas 755 (Caballito)
- 📍 Libertad 996 (Retiro)
What is most needed
To optimize shipping and facilitate international transport logistics, the reception centers are requesting only the following items:
- Non-perishable food items (canned goods, rice, beans, powdered milk, etc.).
- Medications and first-aid supplies (gauze, bandages, antiseptics, pain relievers).
- Clean, gently usedclothing.
- Personal hygiene supplies (soap, diapers, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste).
- Bottled water.
- Logistical supplies: Cardboard boxes and black trash bags to sort, pack, and store aid safely.
📢 Key tip: Before heading to any of the collection points, we recommend checking the organizations’ social media accounts to confirm the specific hours of operation for each collection center. Any help, no matter how small it may seem, makes a huge difference right now!
