The Málaga City Council will host a medical supply collection on Monday, June 29, to aid Venezuela after last Wednesday's earthquakes.
The Málaga City Council, through its Centro Municipal de Recursos Participativos, will hold a one-day medical supply collection this Monday, June 29, to assist victims of the earthquakes that struck Venezuela last Wednesday.
The event, organized by the Agrupación de Voluntariado de Respuesta Rápida and the Asociación Civil Somos Integración, will run from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the center located on Calle Corregidor Francisco de Molina, 1, in the Cruz del Humilladero district.
Priority items include medications for emergencies—such as analgesics, antibiotics, antipyretics, and antiseptics—as well as supplies for chronic diseases. Additionally, saline solution, gauze, bandages, masks, hand sanitizers, emergency lamps, batteries, and flashlights are urgently needed.
On Friday, the city's Área de Acción Exterior contacted Venezuela's Consul General in Spain, Nancy Lira, to express condolences and offer support. The council also plans to join the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) in observing a minute of silence at 12:00 p.m. on the City Hall steps as a sign of solidarity with the Venezuelan people.
The Agrupación de Respuesta Rápida, established in 2020, specializes in rapid response to unforeseen emergencies. Notably, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it assisted vulnerable populations; in November 2024, it coordinated the collection and shipment of nearly 800 tons of essential goods to municipalities in Málaga and Valencia affected by the DANA floods. The group also provided humanitarian aid during the war in Ukraine, after the 2023 earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, and following the 2023 earthquake in Morocco.
“We are mobilizing our network to ensure that the most needed supplies reach Venezuela as quickly as possible,” said a spokesperson for the Agrupación. “Every donation counts, from a single pack of gauze to a box of antibiotics.”
The collected materials will be transported to Venezuela on Tuesday. Donors are encouraged to bring items in sealed packages to facilitate transport. For those unable to attend, the council may organize additional collection points if demand is high.
This initiative underscores Málaga's commitment to international humanitarian aid, leveraging local volunteer networks to respond to crises abroad. The earthquakes in Venezuela have caused widespread damage, with hospitals overwhelmed and basic supplies running low. The solidarity campaign aims to alleviate some of the immediate pressure on healthcare facilities.
Residents and organizations wishing to contribute can drop off their donations at the center during the specified hours. Volunteers will be on site to sort and pack the materials. Further information is available through the city council's social media channels.
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