Igreja no Brasil to send R$ 2.921.575,76 to help families affected by earthquakes in Venezuela

The Church in Brazil is preparing to send R$ 2,921,575.76 to help families affected by earthquakes in Venezuela. The funds were raised through the SOS Venezuela – Solidarity and Fraternity campaign and will be sent to Cáritas Venezuela to assist in rebuilding lives.

The campaign responded to two strong earthquakes that struck regions of Venezuela in June. According to data from the Escritório das Nações Unidas para a Coordenação de Assuntos Humanitários (OCHA) recorded through August 24, the earthquakes caused 6,509 deaths and affected at least 1.3 million people. The money will support community aid, the reconstruction of homes, the recovery of livelihoods, and the purchase of essential items.

Archbishop Mário Antônio, president of Cáritas Brasileira, stated that the funds will benefit the Venezuelan population through Cáritas Venezuela rather than going to any political or individual institutions. He noted that the work of Cáritas serves to highlight the charity of the Church and its donors.