Venezuela - Factsheets

The cluster, through partner organisations, benefited 143,603 people in October 2020 who received assistance to improve their shelter conditions, access to energy/electricity, and/or received assistance through NFI distributions.

The Government of Venezuela (GoV) extended the State of Alarm through 13 October 2020, which also included nationwide quarantine measures and limited mobility among states and municipalities, with over 75,100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Venezuela as of 30 September 2020.With the Venezuelan borders with Colombia and Brazil still close, but allowing the entry of Venezuelan returnees, supporting the Puntos de Atención Social Integral (PASI) throughout the country has remained a priority for the Shelter Cluster partners, including small repairs, expanding its capacity with Refugee Housing Un

Through August 2020, a total of 17,896 individuals (56% female and 44% male) benefited from better access to safe shelter, energy or basic NFIs in seven states, including Zulia (10,539), Bolívar (3,276), Apure (1,993) and Amazonas (1,475). Most of the activities were focused on the COVID-19 pandemic response, whilst a small percentage of the response covered prioritised communities and individuals with specific needs.

During the second quarter of 2020, the Shelter Cluster, through member organisations, reached a total of 110,088 beneficiaries.

In April 2020, the Shelter, Energy and NFI Cluster reached, through partner organisations, 15,995 beneficiaries with a coverage of three states: Apure (8,093), Táchira (7,615), and Zulia (287). Since the beginning of the year, a total of 53,589 people benefitted with a coverage of six states and Distrito Capital. Overall, the assistance has been channelled towards border areas only (Colombia-Venezuela border).The reported number of Venezuelan returnees has increased, putting additional pressure to the temporary shelter arrangements, and especially those in the Colombian-Venezuelan border.

The important dynamics of human mobility in country in search of better living conditions have been constantly increasing since last year, with an increased pressure to access the limited basic services (including energy and electricity) and secure livelihoods.