Strengthening the institutional and operational capacities of the Civil Protection of the Capital District for disaster risk management.
The recent earthquakes highlighted the urgent need to strengthen emergency response capacities in Venezuela. This project will support the Civil Protection and Disaster Risk Management Authority of the Capital District by enhancing its operational, logistical, communication and coordination capacities for disaster preparedness and response. Implemented by the Venezuelan Red Cross, in partnership with the German Red Cross and with Swiss support, the intervention will contribute to a more effective, coordinated and resilient disaster risk management system for the benefit of vulnerable communities.
| Región/País | Tema | Período | Presupuesto |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Venezuela |
Prevención de catástrofes Ayuda de emergencia y protección
Eficacia humanitaria
|
01.08.2026
- 31.07.2027 |
CHF 93’000
|
- German Red Cross
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Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE DISASTER PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE Prevención de desastres
Relief co-ordination; protection and support services
Temas transversales El proyecto apoya también mejoras en la organización contraparte
Tipo de ayuda Contribución a proyectos y programas
Número de proyecto 7F11784
| Contexto | On June 24, 2026, two earthquakes with preliminary magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck the central coastal region of Venezuela, triggering one of the worst emergencies in recent decades. Eleven days after the event, more than 3,300 deaths and approximately 16,800 injuries were reported, along with widespread damage to infrastructure, healthcare facilities, homes, and basic services. The magnitude of the disaster overwhelmed the operational capacities available during the initial response phase and highlighted the need to continue strengthening preparedness, inter-institutional coordination, logistics, and response mechanisms for large-scale emergencies. |
| Objetivos | Contribute to strengthening preparedness and response capacity to emergencies and disasters in Capital District and the central coastal region of Venezuela through the operational reinforce of the National Disaster Risk Management System. |
| Grupos destinarios |
Direct beneficiaries: 200 direct beneficiaries, corresponding to officials of the Civil Protection and Disaster Management Corps of the Capital District (PCAD Capital District). Indirect beneficiaries: Up to 341’061 indirect beneficiaries, corresponding to 15% of the state's population that could be covered by a contingency plan, as well as including 200 officials from PCAD Capital District. |
| Efectos a medio plazo | 1. The operational capabilities of the Capital District PCAD are strengthened to improve preparedness, coordination and response to emergencies and disasters. |
| Resultados |
Resultados previstos: Output 1: The PCAD Capital District has enhanced operational equipment for emergency preparedness and response. Output 2: The PCAD Capital District has enhanced and fully operational telecommunications systems for emergency coordination, monitoring, and response. Output 3: The operational staff of the PCAD Capital District strengthens their skills in the use and maintenance of specialized equipment for emergency preparedness and response. Resultados de las fases anteriores: N/A. This information is not yet available as this is the first phase of the project. |
| Dirección / Officina Federal responsable |
COSUDE |
| Contrapartes del proyecto |
Contraparte del contrato ONG internacional o extranjera |
| Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores | The main actors for this intervention are from the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, such as the Venezuelan Red Cross (VRC). Another key actor is the Vice Minister of Disaster Risk Management, as a public institution and first authority in this topic. This DRR project has synergies and complements with the localisation project to strengthen capacities of the VRC through IFRC. |
| Presupuesto | Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF 93’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF 0 Total del proyecto desde la primera fase Presupuesto suizo CHF 0 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF 93’000 |
| Fases del proyecto | Fase 1 01.08.2026 - 31.07.2027 (Fase en curso) |
