The Venezuelan government, in collaboration with the United Nations, is executing a joint initiative to supply prefabricated housing solutions for nearly 18,000 individuals who lost their homes following the twin earthquakes on June 24, 2026.
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher, confirmed the strategy on Thursday during an interview with EFE in Playa Grande, one of the hardest-hit areas by the powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes.
“The Venezuelan government is working on plans to provide more permanent housing, but also intends to import additional prefabricated buildings,” stated Fletcher. He further mentioned that the UN system is actively “raising funds” to support this endeavor.
Urgent Need for Relocation
The official highlighted the urgency of relocating those affected: “They can’t just stay in these devastated areas,” as it poses significant danger, and emphasized the need to “move them to better living conditions.”
In a briefing attended by 170 international partners, Fletcher outlined the pressing housing and accommodation needs: “I’m striving to secure the international generosity that we require.”
Current Displacement Figures
Education Minister Héctor Rodríguez shared the latest official figures on Wednesday, indicating that 16,686 individuals are currently housed in 87 temporary camps set up by the government.
In La Guaira state, located in the northern region of the country, the highest concentration of displaced people is noted with 10,469 individuals spread across 26 camps, six of which are undergoing expansion.
Caracas accounts for 5,046 people residing in 39 camps, while the state of Miranda hosts 1,171 people in 22 facilities.
Devastation and Aid Efforts
The most recent government report raises the total number of displaced individuals to 17,907. The catastrophe, which claimed 3,811 lives and injured 16,740 people, saw the complete collapse of 190 buildings and significant damage to over 63,000 structures. The UN estimates that 6.76 million Venezuelans have been affected by the disaster.
To address the needs of 1.3 million people in critical condition, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates an additional $300 million is required, having already raised a similar amount. The total funding gap to meet all urgent needs stands at $627 million.
The United States has temporarily lifted economic sanctions on Venezuela for four months, until October 23, 2026, to facilitate relief efforts and has pledged more than $386 million in humanitarian aid.
Before the year's end, interim President Delcy Rodríguez assured the provision of new homes for those affected, although the scale of the devastation—marking the worst earthquake recorded in Venezuela in over a century—challenges the Maduro regime's capacity to deliver on this promise.
Key Questions on Venezuela's Earthquake Relief Efforts
What measures is Venezuela taking to address the housing crisis following the earthquakes?
Venezuela, in partnership with the UN, is planning to import prefabricated homes to provide immediate housing solutions for those displaced by the earthquakes.
How many people have been displaced by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela?
As per the latest reports, nearly 18,000 individuals have been displaced, with temporary housing provided in various camps across the affected states.
What is the current funding gap for the earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela?
The total funding gap to cover all urgent needs amounts to $627 million, with $300 million still required to assist 1.3 million people in critical need.