Sri Sathya Sai International Organization

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Om Sri Sai Ram.

We are saddened to hear about the two severe earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in La Guaira, Venezuela. According to media reports, as of June 27, more than 1,400 people have lost their lives and nearly 70,000 are unaccounted for. The damage and losses are significant and have created an urgent need for humanitarian relief.

Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) Venezuela responded immediately to assist those affected by this tragedy. Volunteers, including many Young Adults, are distributing food and supplies as well as helping with rescue and cleanup efforts. Latin American countries of the SSSIO, and the SSSIO Humanitarian Relief Committee are exploring additional ways to assist the affected people of Venezuela.

Many devotees have asked how they can help support the victims of this tragedy.

If you wish to participate, please visit the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation Webpage and include “Venezuela Earthquake Relief” in the message or memo section of the check or wire transfer instructions. Also, please send an email to info@sathyasai.org with your contact information and instructions, stating “Venezuela Earthquake Relief.”

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba has said that sincere prayer is one of the most effective ways to assuage grief and suffering.

Let us intensify our prayers to Swami to shower His divine blessings on everyone affected by this major disaster. We are happy to report that many devotees around the world have begun chanting the Gayatri mantra for the welfare of the people of Venezuela.

We will provide periodic updates on the progress of the relief efforts in Venezuela.