Venezuela

Current Projects

Integrated Management of Childhood Illness

To reduce the number of child deaths in Venezuela, the American Red Cross is working together with the Venezuelan Red Cross, the Pan American Health Organization, the Ministry of Health and other groups through the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy. IMCI aims to reduce child mortality from the five illnesses that account for the majority of childhood deaths in the developing world. These ailments include diarrhea, acute respiratory infections, measles, malaria and malnutrition. Community health volunteers are trained to prevent, recognize and treat the five deadly childhood illnesses. Teaching the 16 Key Family Practices is fundamental to IMCI. Once trained in IMCI, health educators teach caregivers and parents to recognize the danger signs of these diseases, encouraging referral to health facilities when needed.

Past Projects

Water and Sanitation Project (October 2001 - January 2003)

Venezuelan Red Cross Disaster Preparedness and Readiness Project (November 2002- September 2002)

Organizational Development for the Venezuelan Red Cross Society (July 2000 – June 2002)

For more information about the American Red Cross relief efforts in Venezuela, visit:

One Year After Epic Mudslides, American Red Cross Still Helps Venezuela Recover

Venezuela Prepares for Disasters to Come

Integrated Management of Childhood Illness in Venezuela

One Year Later: Emotional Burdens Slow Venezuelan Recovery

Red Cross Brings Comfort to Families Living in Shelters

In Wake of Disaster, Venezuelans Demonstrate Resourcefulness

Flooding Returns to Venezuela

One Who Gave...One Who Is Gone...
American Red Cross Aids Venezuela Flood Victims