UNICEF IN VENEZUELA
WE ARE PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN
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Despite recent economic improvements, Venezuela continues to be a difficult place for children to grow up due to chronic inflation, sociopolitical tensions and natural disasters made worse by climate change. UNICEF is working in Venezuela to provide essential, life-saving services to improve the lives of children and families affected by the situation.

THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN VENEZUELA

High food costs have limited people’s access to healthy diets. Estimates suggest that 18 per cent of the population is undernourished, while 24.2 per cent of women aged 15-19 years are anemic.

The economic situation continues to strain the country’s essential services, like health, water and education. An estimated 900,000 children are out of school, and at least 1.3 million are at risk of dropping out.

Many households experience irregular access to safe water and sanitation services leading to poor hygiene practices. Approximately 4.3 million people are in need of safe water.

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HOW UNICEF IS SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN VENEZUELA

UNICEF is continuing to work on increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of life-saving services in Venezuela. With the help of our donors and partners, we aim to help support children and families through:

  • Health system strengthening and supporting national immunization programs;
  • Addressing acute and severe malnutrition through early detection;
  • Enhancing availability, accessibility and quality of child protection services; 
  • Improving access to education through distribution of learning kits;
  • Providing life-saving water, hygiene and sanitation services in health-care facilities and schools.
     

In 2024, we are targeting to provide 3.1 million people, including 1.7 million children with life-saving support, such as:

  • Vaccinating 531,300 children against measles;
  • Screening 400,000 children for wasting and malnutrition;
  • Providing 216,500 children with access to formal or non-formal education;
  • Reaching 400,000 people with critical water, sanitation and hygiene supplies.