Venezuela
DRC has been operating in Venezuela since 2019 in response to the country’s humanitarian and migration crisis. Programs initially focused on Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Disaster Preparedness. DRC currently operates in the states of Apure, Sucre, and Zulia, with its country office in Caracas.
Why we are there
DRC works in Venezuela to protect and assist displaced people, refugees, returnees, and host communities facing prolonged humanitarian crises. We respond to critical protection needs, food insecurity, limited access to safe water and basic services, and vulnerability to natural disasters. Our work focuses on hard-to-reach communities in border areas where humanitarian presence is limited, strengthening community resilience, facilitating access to rights and civil documentation, and supporting sustainable livelihoods so people can rebuild their lives with dignity.
What we do in Venezuela
Since 2019, DRC has experienced steady growth in Venezuela, expanding from an initial operation based on local partnerships into a direct operational presence with five offices (Caracas, Guasdualito, Carúpano, Santa Bárbara del Zulia, and Maracaibo), covering the states of Apure, Sucre, and Zulia. DRC implements integrated programs in Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, and Disaster Preparedness, while continuing to work in partnership with local organizations.
DRC has also taken on a humanitarian leadership role by co-coordinating the Protection Cluster at both national and subnational levels, securing the first-ever reserve allocation for protection from the Venezuela Humanitarian Fund. In 2026, DRC continues strengthening these four sectors, expanding its reach in hard-to-access communities and deepening its commitment to localization and community resilience.
