Arts Connection Foundation stands with Venezuela in the wake of the earthquakes that have struck the country. Our thoughts are with the families affected, with those searching for loved ones, and with every community facing loss.
At a time like this, art steps back so that what matters most—caring for one another—can come first. As a foundation devoted to Venezuelan culture, we feel a duty to put our platform at the service of the community. That is why we have gathered below some channels to find information, locate people, and help.
Please note: always verify each organization or tool before donating, installing anything, or sharing personal data. This is a supportive compilation, not an endorsement of every channel.
To donate
We recommend channeling donations through a directory that gathers humanitarian organizations so you can give safely:
Donar Seguro — a directory gathering links to humanitarian organizations to channel your
Community-built tools
Initiatives created by civil society after the emergency. They are useful, but they are not official registries: information is submitted by users and is not independently verified or moderated. Use them with care and think about what personal data you share.
Searching for missing persons
- https://desaparecidosterremotovenezuela.com
- https://venezuelatebusca.com
- https://venezuelareporta.org
- https://terremotovenezuela.com
On-site support and rescue
Medical and psychological support
Collection centers
- UCAB (Universidad Católica Andrés Bello): collection point in the church parking lot.
Before donating or sharing
- Do not install apps from unverified sources.
- Always donate in the name of an organization, never to new personal accounts.
- Missing-persons registries are public and unmoderated: share only the data that is needed.
- For any campaign circulating on social media, verify the organization before contributing.