UNICEF emergency relief supplies (Copenhagen, Denmark, June 29, 2026) are being flown in from Copenhagen. © UNICEF/UN0878226/Asamoah [CARACAS/COPENHAGEN/NEW YORK, June 30, 2026] Forty-seven tons of humanitarian supplies from UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) to support affected children and families following the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 have arrived on the ground today. *** The supplies, transported from UNICEF's Supply Division in Copenhagen, include: Emergency health kits (including supplies for safe childbirth, newborn care, and prevention/treatment of diseases) Water purification and storage items to provide safe drinking water Tents to set up child-friendly spaces and support hubs Mobility aids such as wheelchairs Recreational items to help children regain a sense of normalcy and continue learning, and supplies to support early childhood development. "These supplies have arrived at a critical time for Venezuela's children," said Roberto Benes, UNICEF Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. "Many families in the affected states urgently need access to safe water and health services. Many people are sleeping outdoors, fearing further aftershocks. These supplies will help provide children and families with the health care, clean water, and safe spaces they need most right now. However, the needs on the ground far exceed the supplies that arrived today, and sustained support is crucial to continue scaling up our response." A 10-year-old boy, Josverlis, lives with his family in a tent set up in a stadium after leaving their home, which was severely damaged by the earthquake in La Guaira state, Venezuela (June 29, 2026). © UNICEF/UN0879569/Párraga The earthquake, the largest to hit Venezuela in over 100 years, is estimated to have affected approximately 680,000 children across six affected states who are in need of humanitarian assistance. More than 600 aftershocks have occurred since the initial earthquake, creati