An independent initiative by students at UChicago.

Stand with Venezuela after the 2026 earthquakes.

Mobilizing members of the UChicago community to donate, fund relief supplies, and support Venezuelan students and their families after the 2026 earthquakes.

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Donations are received by 1001 Ideas, INC, a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit — gifts from U.S. taxpayers are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Stay informed

What is happening in Venezuela

On June 24, 2026, two major earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) struck north-central Venezuela near San Felipe, Yaracuy, devastating Caracas and La Guaira. Below is a curated set of reports from verified, mainstream English-language outlets so you can inform yourself.

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Who receives your gift

1001 Ideas, INC

For more than 10 years, 1001 Ideas, INC has worked across Venezuela and Latin America supporting young people through social innovation, development, and institution-building.

They will be responsible for purchasing the relief supplies and delivering support directly to student organizations in Caracas. Every step is meant to be accountable and transparent, so donors can always see where their contributions go.

  • U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • 10+ years on the ground in Venezuela & LatAm
  • Direct delivery to student organizations in Caracas
  • Public, itemized record of supplies bought & delivered

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Full transparency

Where your donation goes

Funds buy the supplies most needed on the ground — medical supplies, food, rescue equipment, hygiene items, and logistics. Below is the current needs list, followed by a live record of what has actually been purchased and delivered.

Supplies needed

Prices are estimates based on the Venezuelan economy and may vary by brand, region, and availability.

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Supplies bought & delivered

Updated as purchases are made. This is our public accountability ledger.

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What we buy is decided in direct communication with student representatives at the Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) and the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB), based on what the volunteer students and affected families need most right now.