Volunteers in Venezuela made a giant cake to cheer up roughly 3,000 children displaced by last month's twin earthquakes, as the disaster's death toll passed 5,000.
Key facts
- The death toll from Venezuela's twin quakes has passed 5,000.
- Volunteers made a giant cake to cheer up displaced children.
- Around 3,000 children were displaced by the disaster.
- The powerful twin quakes struck last month.
Volunteers in Venezuela have prepared a giant cake in an effort to cheer up around 3,000 children displaced by last month’s powerful twin earthquakes, according to Al Jazeera.
The gesture came as the death toll from the disaster passed 5,000. The twin quakes struck last month, causing widespread devastation and displacing large numbers of people.
The cake was aimed specifically at lifting the spirits of children affected by the disaster, many of whom remain displaced from their homes following the earthquakes.
Al Jazeera reported that the volunteer effort focused on the roughly 3,000 children uprooted by the powerful tremors, offering a moment of comfort amid the ongoing recovery.
Why it matters
Earthquakes that displace thousands of people leave lasting effects on children, and community efforts to provide comfort can be an important part of recovery. With the death toll surpassing 5,000, the scale of the disaster underscores the humanitarian needs still facing survivors.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Venezuela earthquakes?
According to Al Jazeera, the death toll from the twin quakes has passed 5,000.
How many children were displaced?
Around 3,000 children were displaced by the twin quakes, according to Al Jazeera.
When did the earthquakes strike?
The powerful twin quakes struck last month, according to Al Jazeera.