A week after the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, young volunteers are running shelters for those affected, while search and rescue operations continue in the hardest-hit areas. In La Guaira, the epicenter of the disaster, these volunteers are coordinating aid for hundreds of people who have lost their homes.
The main reception center was set up in the Republic of Panama school, which was transformed into the emergency response headquarters. Radios, medical teams, and equipment stocks were meticulously organized there, under the supervision of volunteers aged only 20 to 27.
The shelter is housing more than 350 people displaced by the two earthquakes of magnitude 7,2 and 7,5 that struck on June 24, less than a minute apart. According to the latest figures released by the authorities, the disaster has claimed more than 2,200 lives, while rescue teams continue their search under the rubble.
The young volunteers coordinate the distribution of food, medicine, and essential supplies, while also managing the shelter's daily operations. Their efforts have become crucial in meeting the needs of families who have lost their homes or loved ones in the disaster.
As the country continues to grapple with the scale of the destruction, makeshift shelters remain at the heart of the humanitarian effort. Authorities and volunteers are continuing rescue operations in the hope of finding any survivors, while thousands of people now await a permanent housing solution.
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