Pop icon Zayn Malik is stepping up for Venezuela after a devastating double earthquake rocked the country on June 24.
The catastrophic quakes levelled buildings across the state of La Guaira, leaving rescue teams racing against the clock.
Shocked and saddened by the mounting crisis, Zayn took to social media to urge millions of his fans to take action and flood UNICEF’s emergency fund with donations to help families surviving the disaster.
"The needs are enormous, and every bit of help can truly make a difference," Malik said on his Instagram account, encouraging donations to help deliver essential aid to children and families impacted by the catastrophe.
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According to UNICEF, the relief teams are currently working on ground to provide emergency assistance, including medical supplies, clean water and sanitation kits, specialised child protection services, psychosocial support for traumatised children, and the establishment of safe learning spaces for displaced students.
As of June 30, relief organisations continue coordinating with local authorities to assess the long-term impact of the disaster and expand humanitarian assistance across the affected region.
The appeal comes as India has intensified its humanitarian mission under Operation Amistad. The Indian Embassy in Venezuela announced that India has deployed a 41-member rescue team, an Indian Army Field Hospital, two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft, 30 tonnes of relief supplies, six tonnes of medicines and medical equipment, and two BHISHM Cube portable hospitals to support rescue and medical operations.
In a statement shared on X, the embassy said, "#OperationAmistad India has intensified its efforts for disaster relief in Venezuela with a healing touch to those affected by the earthquake."
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The mission also reaffirmed India's commitment to standing with Venezuela during the crisis under the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed India's assistance, stating that a comprehensive field hospital has been established in Caracas to treat earthquake victims.
According to reports, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said the death toll has risen to 1,719, with 22,619 people affected, including 5,034 injured. Authorities have reported 855 damaged buildings, of which 189 have completely collapsed, while 609 aftershocks have been recorded since the June 24 earthquakes.
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