Singer Rosalía has made a significant donation to UNICEF to help children affected by earthquakes in Venezuela, as confirmed by the organization on their social media. The aid will be used to cover basic needs such as clean water, medical care, and shelter for children and families who have lost their homes. The collaboration will provide assistance to thousands of children in an emergency situation.
UNICEF publicly thanked Rosalía for her gesture through their social media, highlighting the impact of the contribution, although the exact amount donated has not been specified in all cases. Some reports suggest that the figure could be around two million euros, but it has not been officially confirmed.
"Thank you very much, Rosalía!!! Your voice not only fills stadiums and moves us all, but also brings hope to those who need it most. Thanks to your support and that of the Rosalía Foundation, thousands of children and families in Venezuela will receive clean water, medical care, and safe shelter in such a difficult time. Thank you for being close to the children in Venezuela when they need us the most! Your voice, sensitivity, and generosity are reaching exactly where they are most needed," UNICEF's statement expresses.
The reaction on social media has been very positive, with numerous messages praising the artist's involvement in this cause.
This is not the first time Rosalía has participated in charitable initiatives, as she has collaborated with projects aimed at helping children and social causes on other occasions.
Around 680,000 children need assistance in Venezuela
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) estimates that around 680,000 children need assistance in Venezuela following the double earthquake eight days ago, which has so far left more than 2,200 dead and 11,267 injured, said the communications spokesperson for the Latin America regional office, Sendai Zena.
"We estimate that around 680,000 children are in need in all the states affected by the earthquake, and we want to reach at least 232,000. We are working to obtain the necessary resources," Zena stated from the temporary camp at the José María Vargas sports complex in La Guaira, the state most affected by the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes.
Zena mentioned that UNICEF is trying to mobilize 52 million dollars to help around 230,000 children.
"The situation is very complex," and "the most difficult part is that many" of the children "may have lost a family member, a loved one" and are "distraught," she added.
UNICEF is providing psychological and medical care to children and their families with vaccines, water, and recreational activities for minors. "There is an urgent need, which is access to water," she emphasized.
Zena emphasized that the most vulnerable population in these situations is children.