According to the United Nations, more than 6 million Venezuelans have fled their homes to seek refuge in neighbouring countries such as Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile.
Once considered one of the most prosperous countries in the region, NOW half of the population in Venezuela lives in multidimensional poverty.
The poorest earn 30 to 35 times less than the richest, according to the 2023 Living Conditions Survey. This situation has made Venezuela one of the most unequal countries in the Americas, a continent already known for its inequality.
Lack of access to basic food, health, and education has led thousands of families to migrate. Many children are left alone in the country, while those who travel with their parents are exposed to the dangers of irregular migration due to a lack of resources and documents.
Sixty percent of Venezuelans living in Latin America cannot meet their basic needs, exposing them to hunger, illness, violence, and abuse, endangering their well-being.
