The funding will be channeled through the World Food Programme and local humanitarian partners for food, essential supplies and immediate support to vulnerable communities.
Shell said it will provide $5 million in disaster relief funding after the earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week. The company said the aid will be delivered through the World Food Programme (WFP, United Nations food assistance agency) and selected local humanitarian partners to support emergency food assistance, essential supplies and immediate relief for vulnerable communities. Adam Lowmass, President, Shell Venezuela, said the company was deeply saddened by the impact of the earthquakes and was working with trusted humanitarian partners to deliver urgent relief as communities begin recovery.