# Portuguese relief efforts for Venezuela earthquake > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-relief-efforts-for-venezuela-earthquake > Updated: 2026-09-20T08:28:25.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Following a double earthquake in June that caused significant fatalities and infrastructure damage across seven Venezuelan states, Portuguese entities have initiated relief efforts. Portuguese non-governmental organizations have begun transporting humanitarian aid to the state of La Guaira. Two containers, part of a larger shipment totaling nearly 240 tons, arrived at a logistics facility in Maiquetía. This aid, collected in mainland Portugal and Madeira, consists of food, medicine, and hygiene products to be distributed through 13 local associations and geriatric homes. In addition to material aid, the Portuguese Embassy in Caracas is organizing a charity gala titled ‘Uma Mão Amiga’ (A Helping Hand). Scheduled for October 3 at the Centro Português, the event will feature a solidarity concert to raise funds for families affected by the seismic events in La Guaira. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Portuguese humanitarian aid arrives in La Guaira, Venezuela Portuguese NGOs have delivered the first containers of a 240-ton humanitarian aid shipment to La Guaira, Venezuela, to support victims of recent earthquakes with food and medicine. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-humanitarian-aid-arrives-in-la-guaira-venezuela ### 2026-09-18: Portuguese Embassy organizes charity gala for Venezuela earthquake victims The Portuguese Embassy in Caracas is hosting a charity gala on October 3 to raise funds for victims of the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela, specifically targeting affected communities in La Guaira. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-embassy-organizes-charity-gala-for-venezuela-earthquake-victims --- Cite as: Portuguese relief efforts for Venezuela earthquake. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-relief-efforts-for-venezuela-earthquake