As Venezuelan authorities continue search-and-rescue operations, evangelical organizations around the world are expanding their response to the humanitarian crisis caused by two powerful earthquakes. According to the latest figures released by the Venezuelan government, the disaster has killed 920 people and injured 3,360, while thousands of families remain affected by widespread destruction.
In the hours immediately following the earthquakes, calls for prayer became a central part of the response, according to Christian Daily International. As the death toll continued to climb in the days that followed, evangelical organizations across Latin America began issuing statements and announcing humanitarian support.
The scale of the disaster was also highlighted in a UNICEF report, which estimated that 3.9 million children and adolescents live in the areas hardest hit by the magnitude 7.5 and magnitude 7.2 earthquakes. UNICEF said children are among those affected and noted that search-and-rescue efforts are still underway as thousands of families deal with the loss of homes and access to essential services.
According to UNICEF, Caracas and the states of Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira and Miranda have suffered extensive damage, disrupting access to clean water, health care, education and other basic services. The U.N. agency said it is working with local authorities to provide safe drinking water, medical assistance and psychosocial support to affected families. UNICEF also noted that its 2026 humanitarian response plan for Venezuela was only 35% funded before the earthquakes struck.
The Latin Evangelical Alliance (AEL), through its commission on humanitarian affairs and cooperative dialogue, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and said it is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with churches across the region.
In its statement, the alliance expressed solidarity with the families of those who died, those who were injured and those still missing. It also highlighted the role of Venezuela’s evangelical churches as places of refuge, hope and practical support during the crisis. The alliance called on churches and believers across Ibero-America to unite in prayer for Venezuela’s recovery, affected communities and those involved in rescue efforts.
From Guatemala, the Evangelical Alliance of Guatemala (AEG) issued a statement expressing its “deepest solidarity and Christian support” for the Venezuelan people. The organization urged Christians to pray for grieving families, the recovery of the injured, and the protection of rescue workers, emergency personnel, medical teams, volunteers and government officials responding to the disaster. It also encouraged Guatemalan churches to continue praying for Venezuela, citing Psalm 46:1-2: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Messages of support also came from elsewhere in Central America. The Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance Federation (FAEC) expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people and called on churches, pastors and believers throughout Costa Rica to remain united in prayer for victims, affected families and emergency responders.
The federation also said it is prepared to support future humanitarian relief efforts and will remain in contact with its member churches to coordinate assistance as additional opportunities arise.
The Latin American Theological Fellowship (FTL Continental) likewise expressed solidarity with those affected and encouraged churches, organizations and individuals to turn compassion into action by providing financial support, relief supplies and humanitarian assistance to impacted communities. It also called on governments and international organizations to respond quickly and responsibly to the scale of the disaster.
While evangelical alliances strengthened prayer initiatives and pastoral support, major relief efforts also began taking shape on the ground.
Samaritan’s Purse, the international Christian relief organization led by Franklin Graham, announced that it has deployed teams to respond to the emergency in Venezuela. The organization is providing medical care, access to clean water and other forms of humanitarian assistance to affected communities.
Graham urged Christians around the world to pray for rescue operations, emergency workers, those who were injured and families mourning the loss of loved ones. Samaritan’s Purse said its mission is to meet the physical needs of disaster survivors while sharing the hope of Jesus Christ.
Originally published by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
