Moving Into Recovery: Restoration, Hope & Dignity
When disaster strikes, the immediate focus is always on emergency relief. But true recovery happens in the weeks and months that follow in the quiet, essential work of restoring safety, sanitation, and spaces where communities can gather, learn, and rebuild.
On the ground in La Guaira, Venezuela, our team is officially transitioning into the recovery phase. From fixing critical sanitation systems to creating dedicated spaces for children, here’s what our team and partners have accomplished recently.
Transforming Basic Sanitation
In post-disaster environments, safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure is critical. Without proper facilities, public health risks skyrocket, and displaced families lose access to basic daily routines.
The need across La Guaira remains urgent, but our teams have been making steady, impactful progress:
- Renacer 3: Our team built four new shower facilities at Renacer 3, home to roughly 130 survivors who are settling in for at least a year. Previously, these families had received initial shelter supplies from us, but no other organization had been on-site to assist. These showers bring vital privacy and hygiene to the community.
- Upgraded Latrine & Shower Designs: Looking ahead, we are collaborating directly with suppliers to optimize and upgrade shower and latrine designs, ensuring they are more efficient, durable, and comfortable for families living in temporary camps.
- Escala & Machuto Camps: We completed two new showers at the Escala camp and built an additional shower in Machuto, expanding safe hygiene access across multiple displacement sites.
Fast Repairs In Record Time
Sometimes, stepping up means fixing quick-turnaround problems before they turn into major health hazards.
At El Campito, another organization had installed toilets and bathrooms, but poor plumbing design caused untreated wastewater to discharge directly into the street. Recognizing the immediate health risk to residents, our team jumped in. Mobilizing quickly, our crew redesigned and repaired the entire plumbing system in a single day, keeping the community safe and clean.
Rebuilding Education At El Campito
Displacement disrupts every part of daily life, especially for children who miss out on structure, play, and education. Creating safe, structured environments for them is one of our key priorities during this recovery phase.
We have made significant strides in site planning at El Campito to introduce Temporary Learning Spaces, dining halls, and potential activity zones. Strategic Coordination on the Ground: Building a cohesive temporary community requires close teamwork. Our team is leading site planning and field demarcation at El Campito to map out communal zones while coordinating directly with Samaritan’s Purse. By working together on layout logistics, we ensure Samaritan’s Purse can move forward smoothly with shelter construction, while we clear the way for essential community spaces.
Thanks to this coordinated, community-first approach, we are earning formal recognition across all three key humanitarian action clusters: Education, WASH, and Shelter.
What’s Next?
As we transition into long-term recovery, our goal remains clear: listen to community needs, work hand in hand with local leaders and international partners, and build solutions that last. Every shower built, pipe repaired, and learning space planned brings displaced families one step closer to stability and comfort.
Make a Difference
The need is still on going. Your support allows us to continue showing up by working alongside communities, supporting local efforts, and doing everything we can to keep helping families recover.
Thank you for your support.
