1 in 4 Venezuelans need humanitarian assistance: UN

By Merve Aydogan

HAMILTON, Canada (AA) - The UN on Friday reported that at least one in four Venezuelans requires humanitarian assistance.

Citing the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said at a news conference that the UN and its "partners continue to deliver aid across the country. This includes food, school meals, health care and psychosocial support. "

"We also continue to coordinate with authorities, monitor humanitarian needs nationwide and inform people about the humanitarian services available to them," he added.

Noting that many families in Venezuela are without "reliable support," Haq reported that "one in four people in Venezuela needs humanitarian assistance. "

He called on donors to support efforts to provide "life-saving aid" and said this year's response plan outlining humanitarian needs called for "just over $600 million."

"In 2025, the response plan was only 17% funded, one of the lowest globally," he added.