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680,000 children are in need of humanitarian assistance following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June. Children are among the most vulnerable when disasters strike. The earthquakes have damaged homes, schools, health facilities, water systems, and other critical infrastructure, disrupting access to essential services and increasing risks for children and their caregivers. UNICEF, working with partners and national authorities, has activated a scaled-up emergency response, deploying additional surge staff and mobilizing supplies to reach an estimated 650,000 people, including 234,000 children. A first UNICEF air shipment of 20 metric tons of medical supplies, water and sanitation has already arrived in the country, with more to come. Donate now to support children in Venezuela: www.unicef.org/emergencies/venezuela-earth...