Friend, we know you’re about to log off for the long holiday weekend, but before you do, we wanted to make sure you had the latest update on Americares response to the earthquakes in Venezuela.

Homes, schools and hospitals have been destroyed. More than 2,200 deaths have been reported, and tens of thousands of people are injured or missing. And millions of earthquake victims are now displaced and struggling to get clean water and essential health care.

Americares is working to provide water filtration systems and meet urgent health needs. Our emergency response expert is on the ground and coordinating with partners.

The situation in Venezuela is dire, and the need for medical care will continue long after the headlines move on. If you’re able to give right now, please do. Your support is directly funding immediate, lifesaving response from Americares to this crisis and around the world where it’s needed most.

Thank you,
Americares


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From: Americares
Subject: UPDATE: Americares is responding to the earthquakes in Venezuela

Friend, the death toll following the devastating 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela is in the thousands and climbing as search and rescue efforts continue. Americares is responding, and we need your immediate support as we respond to this growing emergency. Please click here to rush a lifesaving gift.

This is an extremely dangerous and fast-moving emergency, so here are three things you need to know: 

1. Americares is responding: Our emergency team is preparing to deliver urgently needed aid, including essential medicines, supplies and hygiene kits to the hardest-hit areas. In emergencies like this, providing timely medical aid and humanitarian relief supplies is crucial to treating injuries and preventing illness.
2. The death toll is climbing: Thousands of deaths have been reported, with thousands more people injured and still missing. And as rescue teams race against time to recover as many people as they can amid the wreckage, the toll is bound to rise.
3. This work is essential and relies on you: Americares is uniquely equipped for moments like this; we’ve been responding to disasters since 1979, including many major earthquakes around the world. But we cannot continue our lifesaving response without you, friend. This level of aid requires significant resources, and we urgently need your support to continue our vital work. 

That’s why we’re asking directly: Will you rush a gift right now to help deliver critical medicine and relief supplies to earthquake survivors in Venezuela and other crisis areas around the world?

Thank you,

Americares