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Government and UN launch 60-day plan to assess earthquake damage and recovery needs

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Government of Venezuela and the United Nations (UN) launched a joint 60-day initiative on Wednesday to assess the damage and recovery needs caused by the twin earthquakes that struck on June 24. The disaster claimed thousands of lives, displaced thousands of people, and caused extensive material damage. The initiative, called […]

Humanitarian response to earthquakes faces funding shortfall as only 39% of plan receives financing

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The humanitarian response for people affected by the June 24 earthquakes faces a major funding shortfall. The updated response plan led by the United Nations and humanitarian organizations has secured only 39% of the required funding, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The organization warned that as many as 1.3 […]