Venezuela
The crisis in Venezuela caused by hyperinflation has affected the life of the average Venezuelan on all levels. By 2017, hunger had escalated to the point where almost seventy-five percent of the population had lost an average of over 8 kg (over 19 lbs) in weight, and more than half did not have enough income to meet their basic food needs.
With more than 4 million displaced, Venezuelans make up the world’s second-largest refugee crisis, after Syrians — but they haven’t received nearly as much help from the international community. Spending on Syrians peaked at more than $5,000 per displaced person, the Organization of American States reported in July. Venezuelans have received about $300 per person. Reuters reported that a UN report estimated in March 2019 that 94% of Venezuelans live in poverty, and more than ten percent of Venezuelans (3.4 million) have left their country. The UN analysis estimates in 2019 that 25% of Venezuelans need some form of humanitarian assistance.
| Population | 31,980,00 |
|---|---|
| % living below poverty line | 94% |
| Year started working | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Number of distributions | 1 |
| Lives impacted
This number is based on UCP Wheels for Humanity’s multiplier, which takes the birth rate in each country and estimates that one wheelchair impacts the beneficiaries life in full, 0.75% of his or her primary caregiver’s life and 0.25% of the surrounding family members’ (siblings) lives. | 488 |
| Number of chairs distributed | 210 |
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