GEM Launches Venezuela Earthquake Relief Effort
Humanitarian organization mobilizes emergency aid from South Florida as long-standing partners respond on the ground in Venezuela
DORAL— Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) is mobilizing an emergency response for communities in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes caused widespread destruction and left families in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
Volunteers and staff will begin assembling life-saving aid Thursday, June 25, at GEM’s Doral headquarters, including food, water, hygiene supplies, medical necessities and other emergency relief items for shipment to affected areas. Team members are expected to arrive in the region Friday.
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The earthquakes damaged homes, infrastructure and critical services across affected communities, according to GEM. The organization said its work in Venezuela since 2018, through an established network of nonprofit and community partners, positions it to quickly coordinate aid delivery as needs continue to emerge.
GEM previously operated in Venezuela in 2018 and 2019, working with local partner organizations to deliver food assistance, medical supplies, disaster relief and support to vulnerable communities.
Since its founding, Global Empowerment Mission has responded to hundreds of disasters worldwide, delivering aid to communities affected by earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, conflict and other humanitarian crises.
Venezuela Immediate Needs List
Non-Perishable Foods:
- Canned Protein: Chicken / Beef / Tuna / Vienna Sausages / Sardines
- Canned Fruits
- Dried Fruits / Vegetables
- Snacks: Protein Bars / Crackers / Chips / Beef Jerky
- Canned Beans / Canned Vegetables
- Ramen
- Meals Ready To Eat (MRE)
- Cases of Water
Temporary Household Needs:
- Sleeping Bags (New)
- Tents (New)
- Cots (New)
- Air Mattresses (New)
- Suitcases (New)
- Blankets (New) / Pillows (New)
- Backpacks (New)
- Work Gloves (New)
- Shovels / Rakes (New)
- Work Boots (New)
- Hazmat Suits
- KN95 Masks / Face Masks with respirators
- Hand and Foot Warmers
- Large Industrial Trash Bags
- Tarps
- Duct Tape
- Flashlights
- Batteries – AA/AAA/D
- Portable Radios
