News · 1 July 2026

UK charities launch Venezuela quake appeal, government matches £2m.

UK aid charities have started an appeal to help thousands of people hurt and left homeless by two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela. The earthquakes last Wednesday have claimed over 1,700 lives, a figure the UN anticipates will increase, and left 5,000 injured. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is asking for donations, which the UK government will match up to £2 million.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 July 2026 at 10:45

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