Amid intensifying heat conditions and worsening haze episodes in the region, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has launched a structured ground response to support vulnerable communities at risk from heat stress and poor air quality.

Over the next three months, SRC will mobilise volunteers and community networks to support stay-alone elderly; vulnerable families; persons with disabilities, and outdoor migrant workers through the sharing of heat and haze health information and distribution of care packs.

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In response to the devastating earthquakes that struck approximately 160 kilometres west of Caracas, Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has pledged S$100,000 in humanitarian aid and is launching a fundraising appeal to support the relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by the disaster.

Funds raised through SRC’s public fundraising appeal will support the ground operations of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

The magnitude 7.2 earthquake, followed shortly by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, has claimed nearly 1,500 lives; injured more than 3,000 people, and affected an estimated 70,000 families, with the numbers expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue.

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"In response to the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on 10 August 2026, Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has committed S$50,000 in humanitarian relief assistance to support Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, including the Colombian Red Cross, in their immediate response efforts.

SRC has also extended a second tranche of S$50,000 towards relief and rebuilding efforts for communities affected by the Venezuela earthquakes, bringing its total contribution to S$150,000 in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross and its partners.

These contributions were announced at SRC’s Humanitarian Night, part of Humanitarian Week, where partners and the diplomatic community came together in solidarity with affected communities.

📖 Read more: https://redcross.sg/media-centre/press-releases/1762-singapore-red-cross-supports-communities-affected-by-earthquakes-in-colombia-and-venezuela.html
💌 Donate: redcross.sg/donate-venezuela-earthquake.