Comprehensive Multisectoral Humanitarian Emergency Intervention in La Guaira
Following the June 2026 earthquake in Venezuela
Description
This project delivers a multisectoral humanitarian response—covering water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), medical and psychosocial support, food assistance, household goods, and hygiene kits—in La Guaira State. It targets populations affected by the two earthquakes on June 24, 2026, ensuring dignity and well-being across temporary camps, solidarity shelters, and host families.
OBJECTIVES
General Objective Contribute to saving lives and alleviating suffering among Venezuelan populations affected by the prolonged structural crisis—exacerbated by the June 24, 2026 earthquakes—by delivering rapid humanitarian aid, improving access to essential services, and strengthening socioeconomic integration pathways for vulnerable groups, particularly women, children, persons with disabilities, and returnees.
Specific Objectives Enhance access to comprehensive multisectoral assistance and safe, dignified shelter for earthquake-affected populations in La Guaira State. Ensure protection and emergency relief across camps, solidarity shelters, spontaneous settlements, damaged communities, and host families by providing timely access to essential services, upholding minimum humanitarian standards, and building community resilience through the Mobile Comprehensive Assistance Unit (UMAI).
Activities
Deploy the Mobile Comprehensive Assistance Unit (UMAI) to deliver multisectoral aid.
Upgrade essential WASH services in temporary shelters and severely damaged communities in compliance with Sphere standards.
Output and results
400 earthquake-affected individuals provided with legal guidance and dedicated protection support.
800 patients treated with primary and emergency medical care via the UMAI.
300 individuals supported with individual and group psychosocial care.
600 individuals provided with hygiene kits and essential household goods.
5 WASH facilities rehabilitated and fully operational in shelters and affected communities.
1 Technical Maintenance Brigade (BTM) established, equipped, and trained for ongoing facility maintenance.
5 Community WASH Committees established/strengthened to manage local water resources and drive hygiene promotion and community engagement.