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<\/a><\/a>\nAs search-and-rescue operations continue and authorities assess the full scope of the disaster, humanitarian needs are expected to include emergency medical care, shelter, safe water, food assistance, psychosocial support and assistance for families displaced by the earthquakes.<\/p>
\nWorking with local and regional partners, Lutheran World Relief is assessing needs and supporting affected communities during both the immediate emergency response and the longer-term recovery ahead.<\/p>
\nThe earthquakes struck a country already facing significant humanitarian challenges, including widespread poverty, economic instability and strained public services. Damage to transportation networks, communications systems and health facilities is expected to complicate relief efforts and increase humanitarian needs in the weeks ahead.<\/p>
\nFor more than 80 years, Lutheran World Relief has responded to disasters around the world by delivering emergency aid, supporting recovery and helping communities build resilience for the future.<\/p>
\nHow to Help Families Affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes<\/b><\/p>
\nFinancial gifts enable Lutheran World Relief to respond quickly as needs evolve and direct assistance where it is needed most.<\/p>
\nTo support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, donate today at lwr.org\/Venezuela<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Lutheran World Relief<\/b><\/p> \nLutheran World Relief is part of Corus International, a global family of organizations working to end extreme poverty through holistic, locally led solutions. For more than 80 years, Lutheran World Relief has helped families around the world recover from disasters, strengthen livelihoods and build resilient communities. Today, the organization is mobilizing emergency earthquake relief to help families in Venezuela begin the difficult journey from crisis to recovery.<\/p> \nMedia Contact<\/b><\/p>