8 Million Venezuelans Urgently Need Humanitarian Aid

The United Nations has warned that Venezuela is facing deepening humanitarian needs, with an estimated eight million people requiring urgent assistance amid a prolonged economic crisis linked to US sanctions.

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said available resources remain severely limited, noting that the organisation requested 606 million dollars from member states last year to support humanitarian operations in Venezuela but received only around 102 million dollars. The funding gap has constrained the UN’s ability to scale up life-saving programmes across the country.

Despite the shortfall, the United Nations continues to deliver essential support, including food aid, healthcare services and basic assistance to vulnerable communities. However, officials stressed that current efforts are insufficient to meet growing needs without immediate additional funding.

Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis has been driven by years of economic contraction, high inflation and reduced access to basic services, leaving millions struggling to secure food, medicine and adequate healthcare. The UN has repeatedly called on the international community to increase financial support to prevent further deterioration in living conditions.

Humanitarian agencies warn that without urgent donor commitments, millions of Venezuelans could face worsening food insecurity and health risks in the coming months, underscoring the need for sustained international engagement and aid.