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Two catastrophic earthquakes have hit Venezuela. Now the survivors urgently need support.
A prayer for all those affected by the powerful earthquakes that hit Venezuela on 24 June.
Two catastrophic earthquakes have hit Venezuela. Now the survivors urgently need support.
A prayer for all those affected by the powerful earthquakes that hit Venezuela on 24 June.
Fergus Conmee, CAFOD Director of International Programmes, said:
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes near Caracas overnight.
“We are in contact with trusted partners in Venezuela and in the region, to assess how we can best support them in the immediate saving of lives and assisting those suffering from the earthquake.”
For more information or interview requests, please contact:
Rosalind Mayfield, CAFOD Media Lead
Melissa Nethersole, CAFOD Media Officer
CAFOD’s out-of-hours media line
CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and part of Caritas Internationalis, working with communities across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America to fight poverty and injustice, including those worst hit by climate change. The agency works with people in need, regardless of race, gender, religion or nationality.
CAFOD is funded mainly by voluntary donations from people in the Catholic community of England and Wales. We also receive funding from fellow Catholic charities and development agencies, the DEC, trusts and foundations, and the UK and other governments.