How to Help Children in Venezuela: Donate to UNICEF
Millions of children in Venezuela face hunger, illness, and disrupted education. As conditions worsen, help is urgently needed. With UNICEF, donors can support lifesaving programs and bring hope to Venezuelan families.
UNICEF's initiatives supporting children's health, education and protection in Venezuela
Despite recent improvements to the country's economy Venezuela remains a challenging place to be a child due to chronic inflation, sociopolitical tensions and natural hazards made worse by climate change.
UNICEF is focused on helping to strengthen critical systems and services that support children's health, education and protection and help them survive and thrive.
UNICEF is on the ground in Venezuela
With partners, UNICEF is working to improve children's lives in both rural and urban areas of the country, taking an integrated approach.
Improving access to clean water and sanitation, enhancing health care services, including immunizations
Critical efforts include rehabilitating water systems and improving sanitation; enhancing early detection and treatment of malnutrition; and ensuring access to essential health care services — including immunizations to prevent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
UNICEF’s vaccination efforts in Venezuela have helped improved immunization rates by 20 percent.
Strengthening child protection services
Child protection services are also a UNICEF priority in Venezuela, including gender-based violence prevention and response.
Promoting quality education and school attendance
In education, UNICEF focuses on getting out-of-school kids back into a classroom, improving attendance rates and supporting schools to help ensure quality learning. Schools are also where UNICEF can effectively reach children in need with other critical services such as a nutritious meal and psychosocial support.
Working with national and local partners, UNICEF also works to enhance disaster preparedness and emergency response capacities.
Children on the move from Venezuela
More than 7 million Venezuelans have emigrated — though some are starting to return to the country as the economy improves. Some families relocate inside the country to escape violence or for economic reasons.
UNICEF prioritizes the protection of children and adolescents on the move— especially girls and separated or unaccompanied children, who face even higher safety risks, including trafficking and sexual exploitation and abuse.
Help UNICEF continue to meet the humanitarian needs of Venezuelan children in an increasingly challenging environment. Donate today.
UNICEF in Venezuela: FAQs
What are the main challenges facing children in Venezuela?
The main challenges include severe malnutrition, lack of access to health care and education, exposure to violence, psychological trauma due to ongoing crises and the risk of exploitation. Many children have been separated from their families due to migration or economic pressures.
How is UNICEF helping children in Venezuela?
UNICEF provides a comprehensive range of services, including emergency food distribution, mobile health care clinics, education support, child protection services, clean water and sanitation initiatives and livelihood support for families. Our programs reach both those within Venezuela and refugees in neighboring countries.
How can I help children in Venezuela?
You can help by making a financial donation to UNICEF, spreading awareness about the crisis, advocating for policies that support Venezuelan refugees, and potentially volunteering your skills or organizing fundraising events in your community.
What is the scale of the Venezuelan refugee crisis?
The Venezuelan refugee crisis is one of the largest displacement crises in the world, with over 6 million Venezuelans having fled their country since 2014. This number continues to grow, putting immense pressure on host countries and humanitarian organizations.
How much of my donation goes to helping Venezuelan children?
85% of donations to UNICEF USA go directly to UNICEF programs. The remaining funds are used for essential administrative costs and fundraising efforts to expand our reach. We maintain full financial transparency and our annual reports are available for public review.