"Support for Venezuela Earthquake Victims" Decided (Donations Accepted)

Japan Platform (JPF), an international NGO for emergency humanitarian aid (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), has decided to launch "Support for Venezuela Earthquake Victims" on June 30, 2026, to respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by the earthquake in Venezuela. We kindly ask for your donations to deliver support from Japan to protect people's lives.

In Venezuela, earthquakes exceeding magnitude 7, which occurred consecutively on June 25 (June 24 local time), have so far resulted in at least 1,450 deaths and over 3,100 injuries, with more than 500 aftershocks continuing. 12,700 people have been forced to evacuate, and over 2,500 buildings, including hospitals, have been damaged. In addition to the capital Caracas, La Guaira state, near the coast, has suffered particularly severe damage*.

In the affected areas, in addition to rescue operations from collapsed buildings, urgent needs include emergency medical care, supply of medicines, and establishment of temporary medical facilities. Furthermore, due to damage to water and sewage systems, access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities is limited, making water supply activities, distribution of hygiene items, and water and sanitation support including infectious disease prevention highly necessary. Many residents are living in shelters and temporary facilities, and shelter support such as tents, blankets, and daily necessities, as well as food aid, are continuously required.

JPF decided on emergency support and on-site needs assessment the day after the disaster, and its member NGO Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) has already entered the affected area to begin life-saving support and assessment. Subsequently, emergency support and on-site needs assessment by the Humanitarian Medical Aid Association (HuMA) and Good Neighbors Japan (GNJP) have also been decided. By dispatching medical staff to the affected areas and leveraging the diverse strengths of each NGO, we will deliver support from Japan swiftly. We appreciate your cooperation.

* OCHA: Earthquakes in Venezuela: Situation Report No. 5 (June 28, 2026, 5:00pm)

Program Overview

Program Name

Support for Venezuela Earthquake Victims

Period

3 months from start of activities + 6 months extension

Target Region

Venezuela

Activity Budget (Target Amount)

200 million yen (private donations + government emergency reserve fund)

Support Details

Health and medical care, food, water and sanitation, daily necessities, shelter, etc.

Implementing Organizations

Multiple JPF member NGOs

* The budget and support details will be reviewed as needed according to the situation on the ground.

How to Donate to JPF's "Support for Venezuela Earthquake Victims"

◆ Donate by Bank Transfer

Bank Name: MUFG Bank Branch Name: Head Office Account Type: Savings Account Number: 1775091 Account Name: Tokutei Hieiri Katsudo Hojin Japan Platform Furigana: TOKUHI)JIYAPANPURATSUTOFOMU

* Please bear the bank transfer fee.

◆ Donate from a Japan Post Bank Account

Bank Name: Japan Post Bank Symbol and Number: 00120-8-140888 Account Name: Tokutei Hieiri Katsudo Hojin Japan Platform Furigana: TOKUHI)JIYAPANPURATSUTOFOMU

* Please write "Support for Venezuela Earthquake Victims" in the communication field. * Please bear the bank transfer fee.

For those who wish to support the fund for initial emergency response surveys for potential future disasters and conflicts, please provide your support through the following methods. * This is a donation to JPF's general activities, not to specific support activities such as "Middle East Crisis Response Support 2026."

[General Donations]

◆ Donate by Bank Transfer

Bank Name: MUFG Bank Branch Name: Head Office Account Type: Savings Account Number: 0825076 Account Name: Tokutei Hieiri Katsudo Hojin Japan Platform Furigana: TOKUHI)JIYAPANPURATSUTOFOMU

* Please bear the bank transfer fee.

◆ Donate from a Japan Post Bank Account

Bank Name: Japan Post Bank Symbol and Number: 00100-7-757910 Account Name: Tokutei Hieiri Katsudo Hojin Japan Platform Furigana: TOKUHI)JIYAPANPURATSUTOFOMU

* Please write "General Donation" in the communication field. * Please bear the bank transfer fee.

About Japan Platform (Certified Non-Profit Organization)

Launched in 2000 based on lessons learned from the Kosovo conflict, it is Japan's system for emergency humanitarian aid, operating under equal partnerships between NGOs, the business community, and the government. In normal times, it functions as a platform where the three parties and diverse individuals can collaborate by leveraging their respective strengths and resources, delivering prompt and effective support to victims of natural disasters and refugees/internally displaced persons due to conflicts, both domestically and internationally. To date, it has implemented over 2,400 support projects totaling 96.7 billion yen in more than 65 countries and regions. Supported by ODA funds from the government, donations from over 6,000 companies and organizations, and over 100,000 individuals, the average annual number of beneficiaries since fiscal year 2017 has exceeded 2 million. While supporting over 45 member NGOs with diverse expertise in various ways, it operates as a professional in emergency humanitarian aid, engaging in activities rooted in the needs of those requiring assistance.