Global Empowerment Mission

Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) has established a permanent headquarters in Venezuela to continue aiding earthquake victims, having already reached over 105,000 people. The organization plans to expand relief efforts to serve up to 250,000 Venezuelans, with Michael Capponi, president and founder of GEM, confirming their long-term commitment through warehouses in La Guaira.

Volunteers in Florida are sending earthquake aid to Venezuela through the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), with daily flights transporting supplies to Caracas. The effort involves U.S. military support and donations from companies like Goya, Walmart, and Amazon, bypassing the Venezuelan government to address corruption concerns.

Volunteers in Florida, including Alessandra Izaguirre, are mobilizing through the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to send earthquake aid to Venezuela. Supported by donations and U.S. State Department coordination, GEM bypasses Venezuelan government control to deliver supplies directly to Caracas, addressing critical needs after recent devastating quakes.

Volunteers in Florida, including Alessandra Izaguirre, are organizing aid through the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to support Venezuela's earthquake recovery. The U.S. State Department facilitates the effort, allowing direct aid delivery to Caracas without involving Venezuelan officials, amid concerns about corruption. The earthquakes on June 24 caused over 4,500 deaths and extensive damage.

Volunteers in Florida, including Alessandra Izaguirre, are coordinating earthquake aid for Venezuela through the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). The effort, supported by donations and U.S. State Department facilitation, bypasses Venezuelan officials to deliver supplies directly to Caracas, reflecting a shift in U.S.-Venezuela relations since January.

A 9-year-old boy is trapped under rubble in Caraballeda, Venezuela, following 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes. Mexican rescue team Topos Azteca reported detecting signs of life during the search for the boy, while Venezuelan officials confirmed 4,333 deaths, 16,740 injuries, and 18,000 displaced people. Aid and relief efforts are ongoing with contributions from multiple organizations and volunteers.

Relief efforts for Venezuela's earthquake victims continue in South Florida as volunteers and organizations collect and transport critical supplies. Local groups like Global Empowerment Mission, ProKel Mobility, and Latinos in Transit collaborate with Miami officials and the Miami Marlins to gather donations, while city leaders emphasize ensuring aid reaches those in need despite challenges in Venezuela.

Venezuela's recent earthquakes killed over 1,400 people, prompting a U.S. response including USAR teams, $300 million in aid, and military support. The article critiques past U.S. disaster responses, such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, highlighting issues with in-kind donations and prolonged military involvement, advocating instead for cash aid to support local markets.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Task Force Teams 1 and 2 returned to Miami after participating in Venezuela's earthquake rescue efforts, where over 3,000 people have died and 40,000 are missing. Global Empowerment Mission volunteers continue packing relief supplies at their Doral headquarters.

Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) volunteers continue packing relief supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims, with nearly 3,000 deaths reported and over 40,000 people missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the state of La Guaira, and GEM is seeking donations of non-perishable foods, hygiene products, and shelter materials.

South Florida first responders and volunteers are aiding Venezuela earthquake survivors by conducting search and rescue operations and sending supplies. Organizations like Global Empowerment Mission and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Urban Search and Rescue team are coordinating efforts, while cargo planes and local donations deliver aid to affected areas.

A Doral-based nonprofit, Global Empowerment Mission, has dispatched over $1 million in aid to Venezuela following 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes. The U.S. State Department and Southern Command supported the relief efforts, while Venezuelan authorities arrested individuals accused of looting in La Guaira. The death toll has risen to 2,295, with the U.S. Geological Survey estimating tens of thousands of fatalities.

Inter Miami is hosting donation drives in Miami and Fort Lauderdale to support Venezuelans impacted by recent earthquakes, with the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) coordinating aid efforts. Over $20 million in aid has been committed, and international rescue teams, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, are assisting in recovery operations as relief efforts shift from rescue to long-term recovery.

The Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) is delivering relief supplies to Venezuela earthquake victims, with founder Michael Capponi confirming aid distribution. U.S. officials and the State Department have provided over $300 million in aid, while the Venezuelan government reports over 1,700 deaths. GEM has committed $35 million to the relief efforts, focusing on nonperishable food and construction materials.

Donations are pouring into a South Florida mission center to aid Venezuela earthquake victims, with people traveling long distances to contribute supplies. Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have killed nearly 1,500 people and injured thousands, prompting community efforts led by volunteers and donors like Justo Piaero, Rosalina Castro, and Cristy Paulick.

Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) operates a distribution center in Valencia, Venezuela, coordinating aid deliveries to earthquake-affected areas. Volunteers and donors in Doral, Florida, support the effort, which bypasses the Venezuelan government to directly assist displaced families. The U.S. State Department and Southern Command collaborate with Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, to facilitate humanitarian supply flights.

Volunteers in South Florida are mobilizing to support Venezuelans affected by recent earthquakes through the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), with cargo planes delivering supplies to Caracas. The Bianchi brothers and other individuals, including Venezuelans like Beruscka Dolobko, are actively participating in donation drives and outreach efforts as communities express solidarity.

GEM crews have arrived in Venezuela's earthquake-affected areas to deliver emergency supplies like food, water, and hygiene kits. South Floridians are supporting relief efforts through volunteer work and donations, with over 20,000 pounds of aid already sent to Caracas and more planned.

South Floridians, including the Venezuelan American community, are donating supplies like food, diapers, and medicine to Venezuela through the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). Over 40,000 pounds of aid have already been sent, with 82,000 pounds pending, as GEM coordinates logistics via a Venezuelan distributor to distribute aid. Donors are urged to avoid water and sugary drinks, and over 2,500 volunteers have participated.

The Pembroke Pines Police Department is organizing a collection drive to aid victims of an earthquake in northern Venezuela. Donations of nonperishable food, tents, cots, and emergency supplies will be collected at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The items will be sent to Global Empowerment Mission’s warehouse in Doral.

Centro Comunitario Amor, Fe y Esperanza is hosting a collection drive in Miami-Dade County to aid Venezuela earthquake victims. Donations include nonperishable food, water, and emergency supplies, which will be handed to Global Empowerment Mission for disaster relief.

Miramar officials are keeping six aid drop-off locations open 24/7 until July 31 to collect disaster relief donations for Venezuela earthquake victims. Accepted items include nonperishable food, water, and emergency supplies, which will be delivered to the Global Empowerment Mission warehouse in Doral.

Venezuela is reeling from 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, prompting aid efforts led by volunteers like Andrea Brito and organizations such as Global Empowerment Mission. El Arepazo, a Doral restaurant, serves as a donation drop-off site, while volunteers search for missing individuals and request equipment to rescue survivors.

Miami Beach Fire Rescue will accept disaster relief donations at four fire stations for Venezuela until July 2, excluding clothing and linens. Accepted items include tarps, tents, bottled water, and hygiene products. The Global Empowerment Mission will transport the donations to a warehouse in Doral.

GEM partners with the U.S. State Department to enable aid teams to land at a Venezuelan military base due to the closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport following earthquakes. The nonprofit organization in Doral, Florida, is receiving overwhelming community support, including over $1 million in donations and volunteer efforts from the Venezuelan exile population.

Two powerful earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) struck Venezuela, causing building collapses, hundreds of deaths, and thousands missing. Governments, nonprofits, and the Venezuelan diaspora are mobilizing aid efforts, including search and rescue, medical care, and humanitarian support, with collaboration emphasized as critical for effective response.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing building collapses, hundreds of deaths, and thousands missing. Governments, nonprofits, and the Venezuelan diaspora are mobilizing to provide search-and-rescue, medical care, and humanitarian aid, with organizations like Global Empowerment Mission and the International Red Cross coordinating efforts.

Two powerful earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds, and leaving thousands missing. Governments, nonprofits, and humanitarian organizations are collaborating to provide search-and-rescue efforts, medical care, and emergency supplies, while facing challenges like airport closures and visa restrictions for aid workers.

South Floridians are organizing relief efforts after earthquakes struck Venezuela, with donations collected through organizations like Global Empowerment Mission and El Arepazo. Venezuelans in the area, such as Alegria Lusienchi and Maria Palma, are contributing aid for families and communities affected by the disaster.

After two major earthquakes struck Venezuela, aid efforts led by the Global Empowerment Mission and local organizations are distributing supplies through El Arepazo in Doral. Survivors are in urgent need of food, medical supplies, and emergency gear as search and rescue operations continue.

An aid drop-off location opened in Homestead to assist Venezuela after two major earthquakes. Phil Ehr, a retired U.S. Navy commander running for congressional district 28, partnered with Global Empowerment Mission to collect supplies including first aid kits, emergency gear, and baby care items. Volunteers are preparing donations for delivery.

The City of Doral and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting relief supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims. Drop-off locations across Miami-Dade include GEM headquarters, Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Office, Doral Legacy Park, El Arepazo, and Nu Stadium. Cash donations are emphasized as most needed.

Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and volunteers in South Florida are collecting supplies and cash donations to aid Venezuela after two earthquakes killed at least 164 people. GEM has deployed teams to Caracas and is prioritizing basic supplies like first aid, food, and household items, while emphasizing cash donations as most needed. The organization partners with the We Love Foundation and relies on local Venezuelan community support for distribution.

Doral Mayor Christi Fraga partnered with the Global Empowerment Mission to collect donations for Venezuelans affected by earthquakes. Four drop-off locations in Doral have been established for items like first aid kits, emergency gear, and baby care products.

Non-profit organizations Farm Share and Global Empowerment Mission are hosting hurricane preparedness community drives across Florida, distributing essential supplies like food, water, and flashlights. A drive occurred at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise and another is scheduled for June 7 at Milander Park in Hialeah.