Donation Pledge in Support of Humanitarian Assistance for Venezuela

In response to the two consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck northwestern Venezuela on June 24, the Soka Gakkai has pledged to donate 5 million yen (US$ 30,744) in support of humanitarian assistance there. On July 1, Hiroki Nagano, director general of the Bureau of Communications and Public Affairs, and other Soka Gakkai representatives visited the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Japan, presenting a donation pledge certificate to Ambassador of Venezuela to Japan Seiko Luis Ishikawa Kobayashi. Mr. Nagano conveyed heartfelt condolences for all those who lost their lives and those who are affected by the earthquakes.   

SGI-Venezuela (SGIV) continues to assist those affected, with a particular focus on Caracas and La Guaira that have been badly impacted.