IOM airlifts core relief items to support earthquake response in Venezuela

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has airlifted core relief supplies to support affected communities in Venezuela following the devastating earthquake on June 24, 2026, which caused widespread damage and urgent humanitarian needs. “For families dealing with the aftermath of an earthquake, whether and when they receive initial assistance can make a big difference for how they are able to recover,” IOM’s Senior Director for Strategy and External Engagement Kim Eling related. “Our partnership with DHL demonstrates how strategic collaboration with the private sector can help humanitarian organisations deliver essential assistance more quickly, ensuring affected communities receive the support they need when every moment counts.” The humanitarian cargo was transported from IOM’s global stocks hub in Panama to Caracas on an in-kind cargo flight arranged and funded by DHL’s Disaster Response Team. The flight arrived at Simón Bolívar International Airport on 7 July 2026, carrying essential relief items, including jerry cans, solar lamps, and indoor privacy partitions, to support emergency shelter operations.

The movement was coordinated through close collaboration between IOM, the Government of Venezuela, and the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) in Panama. This joint effort enabled efficient planning, rapid execution, and timely delivery of assistance to communities most affected by the earthquake.
IOM sincerely thanks DHL’s Disaster Response Team for its generous in-kind logistics support, which was vital to the rapid mobilisation and transport of IOM humanitarian supplies during this critical emergency. This operation highlights IOM’s continued commitment to preparedness, rapid emergency response, and effective humanitarian supply chain coordination, using strategic partnerships and global prepositioning capacities to deliver life-saving assistance to crisis-affected populations.