Support to earthquake-displaced families and their host households in La Guaira in Venezuela
Following the earthquakes in Venezuela, Switzerland is supporting a programme implemented by Caritas Venezuela that provides multipurpose cash transfers to displaced families and their host families in La Guaira to help them meet their basic needs. Beyond addressing urgent humanitarian needs, the project will generate operational learning to support the wider use of cash assistance in future post disaster responses in Venezuela.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Venezuela |
Aiuto d'emergenza e protezione
Aiuto alimentare d’emergenza
Riabilitazione d'emergenza Assistenza materiale |
01.08.2026
- 31.01.2027 |
CHF 240’000
|
- Output 1
Heads of displaced households receive cash assistance to meet their basic needs. - Output 2
Heads of host households receive cash assistance to cover the additional costs associated with hosting displaced families. - Caritas Venezuela
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Aiuto alimentare
Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F11789
| Contesto | La Guaira is among the areas most affected by the 24 June 2026 earthquakes, which caused extensive damage to housing, public infrastructure, basic services, and livelihoods across north-central Venezuela. The humanitarian impact is exacerbated by the state's high exposure to natural hazards, dense urban settlements on coastal and hillside areas, structurally vulnerable housing, and pre-existing economic constraints. Many households were already facing irregular incomes, high food prices, and limited access to essential services before the disaster. The earthquakes displaced families, forcing many to rely on relatives and host households for shelter and support. This has increased household sizes and placed additional pressure on food, water, hygiene, healthcare, transport, and other essential needs. Both displaced and host families face reduced coping capacity and an increased risk of adopting negative coping strategies, including reducing food consumption, delaying healthcare, or selling productive assets. These factors have heightened food insecurity, strained community support networks, and increased humanitarian needs across the affected population. |
| Obiettivi | Contribute to the early recovery of earthquake-affected families and host households in Venezuela through timely cash assistance. |
| Gruppi target |
Direct beneficiaries: 2’800 recipients of cash assistance (350 displaced families and 350 host families) in La Guaira. Indirect beneficiaries: Market actors such as suppliers of food and essential goods, and local businesses. |
| Effetti a medio termine | Earthquake-affected displaced families and their host households in La Guaira are able to meet their basic needs, maintain their dignity and avoid negative coping strategies during a critical three-month recovery period in the aftermath of the disaster. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Risultati fasi precedenti: n/a |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale ONG internazionale o straniera |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | The project will be coordinated with the Cash Working Group (CWG), as well as with other humanitarian actors and the Venezuelan authorities. It is complementary to other SDC programmes supporting the institutional strengthening of Caritas Venezuela. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 240’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 189’055 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 240’000 |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 1 01.08.2026 - 31.01.2027 (Fase in corso) |
