Venezuela Crisis - Emergency Response - 2020

March 2020 - The crisis in Venezuela has resulted in severe food and fuel shortages record hyperinflation and the collapse of the health system putting both food and medicine out of reach for many citizens and heavily impacting the ability of people to meet basic needs. Over 4.8 million people have fled Venezuela since 2015 many of whom are currently residing in neighbouring countries such as Colombia Ecuador and Peru. As the situation continues to deteriorate in Venezuela vulnerable and crisis-affected populations are in need of critical assistance including basic health assistance food security and water sanitation and hygiene. With GAC's support this project is helping address the lifesaving nutrition needs of up to 66 000 crisis-affected people in the region particularly women and children. Project activities include: (1) providing nutritional assistance to crisis-affected people; (2) providing training on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and nutritional assistance to local organizations and communities; and (3) facilitating peer group counselling sessions.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to quality gender-responsive nutrition services; and (2) improved capacity of communities to provide nutritional assistance. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.