How You Can Help in the Aftermath of the Venezuela Earthquakes

On June 24 at around 6 p.m., the country of Venezuela was struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake along their coastal areas, followed 39 seconds later by a 7.5 magnitude tremor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), (ABC News). Primary damage was found in Caracas with ripples and tremors felt through the country and even in Colombia. These dual earthquakes were the biggest to hit Venezuela in a century, leading to immense destruction and death across the city of Caracas, which over 2 million people call home.

Articles, zIssue 58.2Olivia WeberJuly 17, 2026olivia weber, earthquake, venezuela, news, world, global, world issues, climate change, donation, advocacy, AwarenessComment

How To Assist Earthquake Victims In Turkey and Syria

Thousands of lives have been lost and many more have been wounded in the destructive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the Turkey-Syria border. This is the most powerful earthquake to hit the area in over a century. As the number of fatalities in Syria and Turkey continues to rise, charitable organizations are coming together to help those affected by the earthquake.

Here are some of the organizations that are providing relief and accepting donations so that you can support their efforts.

Articles, Editor's Pick, zIssue 47Jessica MoraFebruary 13, 2023earthquake, Turkey, Syria, donation, DonationsComment