Zcash for Venezuela! 🇻🇪💛

[gordonesTV]

This is how our campaign is going! Thanks to everyone. We continue receiving donations.

Today I will give an update on a purchase we have already made for some affected children.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

[ZcashFoundation]

Thank you for organizing this fundraising campaign and creating an opportunity for the community to support the humanitarian relief efforts. We’re happy to contribute and hope it helps those affected.

[gordonesTV]

Thank you a lot!

The support from you as an organization, and from the community in general, has been amazing.

[gordonesTV]

Hello, community! I’m sharing an update on the first donation made to some of those affected in Venezuela.

Overview

This report outlines the relief efforts managed by Yendira Delgado to assist families from La Guaira, Venezuela, who were forced to migrate to Maracay after a double earthquake on June 24, 2026, damaged their homes. A group of 15 displaced adults and children were taken in by a local resident, Mrs. Coromoto Balcázar, in the Piñonal Sur sector of Maracay.

Assessing the Needs

After verifying the details with one of the affected individuals (Mrs. Marbelis), it was confirmed that the group included 7 children (six girls aged 4 to 12 and one 10-year-old boy). Since food and basic necessities were already sufficiently supplied by neighbors, the specialized aid focused entirely on the children’s specific requests: underwear and recreational/educational materials to keep them engaged and sheltered from the tragedy. Nutritious snack foods were also added to the initiative.

Financial Management & Crypto Integration

• Funding: The relief was funded via $250 USD in Zcash (ZEC) provided by Roosevelt Gordones through the “Z-AID for Venezuela” fundraising campaign.

• Conversion Route: Due to unreliable local P2P options on standard exchanges, the coordinator used a secure path: transferring ZEC to CoinEx, swapping it into Tron (TRX) for low network fees, and routing it through the Orinoco.io payment gateway to successfully convert the funds into Venezuelan Bolívares (VES).

• Budget and Expenses: Due to a favorable exchange rate, they obtained Bs. 173,594.58 (equivalent to $271.37 USD at the official BCV rate on July 2, 2026).

  • Play & Learning Items: Bs. 85,259.21 (Ludo, Bingo, coloring books, notebooks, colored pencils, playdough, etc.).

  • Clothing: Bs. 47,082.00 (undergarments tailored to the children’s sizes and shopping bags to assemble individual kits).

  • Nutritious Snacks: Bs. 27,854.83 (powdered milk, oats, cornstarch, and nutritional cereal).

  • Logistics: Bs. 9,595.50 (taxi transport for purchasing and delivery).

• Refund: A remaining unspent balance of Bs. 3,803.04 ($5.22 USD) was converted back into 0.0112 ZEC and successfully returned to the original Z-AID campaign wallet on July 3, 2026.

Delivery

The purchased items were organized into 7 customized gender-and-age-appropriate kits and successfully delivered directly to Mrs. Coromoto and Mrs. Marbelis to distribute to the children. All transaction receipts, asset-swap screenshots, inventory photos, and a confirmation of the delivery are fully documented in the report.

Some pics:

Thank you, @YendiraDigital , for your impeccable and transparent handling of this.

We’re continuing to raise funds to help more of those affected. Z-Aid for Venezuela - Zcash en Español

[gordonesTV]

Z-AID for Venezuela: Earthquake Relief Transparency Report (Maracay Case)

This report outlines the direct impact of the funds allocated via the Z-AID for Venezuela campaign to support an affected family in Maracay following the double earthquake on June 24, 2026.

1. The Problem

The home of the Añez-Osorio family (a low-income household of 8 members, including 2 toddlers) in Barrio 12 de febrero, Maracay, suffered severe structural wall cracking.

• Health Hazard: The cracked walls constantly released fine masonry dust, triggering respiratory illnesses in the younger children (aged 2 and 5).

• Threat of Displacement: The local government’s only solution was to relocate the family to a crowded, indefinite “temporary” public shelter.

• Financial Strain: The family could not afford the structural repair materials, especially with high local inflation and delivery costs.

2. Financial Summary & Conversion

The Z-AID for Venezuela initiative allocated $\400.00 \\{ USD} in Zcash (ZEC) to address the emergency.

• Net Funds Received: 0.7380 \\{ ZEC} (equivalent to \$400.00 { USD} at the time of transaction).

• Note: An initial overpayment was made in error, and the manager immediately returned the excess (15.7746 ZEC}) to the campaign wallet to preserve financial integrity.

• Conversion to Local Liquidity: The ZEC was exchanged into Bolívares ({VES}), yielding a total of 315,194.09 VES. Due to favorable peer-to-peer exchange rates, this maximized the donor funds, resulting in a purchasing power of approximately $\434.30 \\{ USD}.

3. Key Achievements & Impact

• A Home Restored: The family acquired all necessary structural materials to reinforce their walls, seal the cracks, and eliminate the toxic masonry dust.

• Avoided Shelter Displacement: By repairing their home, the family was able to stay together in their house, avoiding a crowded government facility.

• Community Synergy: A close relative working as a bricklayer agreed to do the physical repair labor completely for free as a solidarity gesture, stretching the donation’s value.

• Identity Protected: In line with Zcash’s privacy values, the family’s specific identity details have been kept confidential in public updates at their request.

Thank you to the Zcash community for making this fast, direct humanitarian aid possible!

Thanks, @YendiraDigital , for this huge help!

The campaign is still open: Z-Aid for Venezuela - Zcash en Español

[gordonesTV]

Z-AID for Venezuela: Elderly Emergency Communication Support (Cúa Case)

This report outlines the direct impact of the funds allocated via the Z-AID for Venezuela campaign to support an elderly couple in Cúa, Miranda State, following the double earthquake on June 24, 2026.

1. The Problem

An elderly couple living in Cúa, Miranda, was left completely isolated after the double earthquake.

• Vulnerable Health Status: One of the seniors has severely limited mobility, while the other is a cardiac patient who relies on a pacemaker.

• Loss of Communication: The earthquake completely knocked out their landline telephone connection, and their only mobile phone was physically damaged beyond repair.

• High Emergency Risk: Due to their delicate health conditions and the threat of seismic aftershocks, being unable to call for emergency services or contact their family abroad posed a life-threatening risk.

• Targeted Need: While their basic food and medicine needs were already covered, they completely lacked the financial means to purchase a new, reliable communication device.

2. Financial Summary

The Z-AID for Venezuela initiative allocated \\300.00 {USD} in Zcash (ZEC) to quickly resolve this critical isolation risk.

• Net Funds Received: Equivalent to 300.00 US$ in Zcash (ZEC) at the time of the transaction.

• Conversion: The ZEC was safely converted to local currency (VES) to purchase the equipment locally in Venezuela, avoiding high international shipping times and customs fees.

3. Cost Breakdown (Expenses)

The total spent on the purchase was $280, and the remaining $20 was used to pay for a taxi to get around to buy them.

4. Key Achievements & Impact

• Emergency Lifeline Restored: The elderly couple now has a functional mobile phone, ensuring they can instantly call for help or be reached in the event of a medical emergency or further seismic activity.

• Reconnected with Loved Ones: The couple was successfully reconnected with their close relatives living abroad, providing invaluable emotional support and peace of mind to the entire family.

• Power Grid Resilience: By adding a high-capacity power bank, the couple is protected against local power grid failures, keeping their emergency lifeline active even during blackouts.

• Privacy Protected: In accordance with Zcash’s privacy principles and at the couple’s request, their specific identities and photographs have been kept strictly confidential.

Thank you to the Zcash community for protecting our most vulnerable seniors and restoring their link to the world!

Thanks, @AuraBritoSM , for handling this case and delivering the equipment.

[gordonesTV]

After the last 2 aid efforts, this is what we have in funds raised so far.

We keep receiving! And we will continue helping as much as we can and as far as the funds allow.

Thanks to everyone.

[YendiraDigital]

Ha sido todo un placer ayudar en el desarrollo de la campaña. Ver el rostro de los niños y los adultos beneficiados y saber que estamos contribuyendo a mejorar su calidad de vida en medio de tanto desastre, es una satisfacción muy grande. Gracias por esta iniciativa.

[yoditar]

Hi everyone! In our Z-Aid for Venezuela campaign, we have received support from various individuals, projects, and communities around the world.

We would like to announce that the @EdgeWallet team has made a donation. Thank you, Edge, for supporting the most vulnerable people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela! We sincerely appreciate your support!

Every donation offers an opportunity to help others rebuild their lives after this traumatic experience.

[gordonesTV]

Greetings, Zcashers! Thanks to everyone for your messages and words regarding this campaign. We have reached 78% of the fundraising goal, just a little bit left to finish it!

And we have already started giving some punctual and specific help to those affected, whom the community members themselves are contacting.

It’s a bit of a slow process, but safer, as we ensure that the aid reaches directly, and we avoid the corruption and fund diversion that we have already seen happening in Venezuela.

In an upcoming update, we will give you more details.

Thanks to everyone!

Donate or share: Z-Aid for Venezuela — Zcash en Español

[gordonesTV]

Here’s another case, that we help with your donations.

Context & Action Taken

A family in El Castaño, Maracay (Aragua) lost a ~15m section of their perimeter wall during the June 24 earthquake. This left two neighboring families (including elderly residents) exposed to security risks near a river area. Managed by Yendira Delgado and coordinated via the Z-AID for Venezuela campaign, support was mobilized to repair the structure.

Financial Breakdown & Funds Management

• Amount Allocated: $500 in ZEC (~1.007 ZEC received on Aug 6, 2026).

• Conversion Process: Swapped via CoinEx (ZEC to USDT to VES) directly to minimize intermediate fees, yielding Bs. 407,274.02 (~$538.22 USD equivalent at the official BCV rate on purchase date).

• Refunded Balance: An unused remainder of Bs. 2,664.04 (~$3.30 USD / 0.0065 ZEC) was sent back to the main Z-AID campaign wallet.

Delivered Materials & Impact

The donated funds were fully utilized to purchase and deliver key basic construction materials:

• 350 concrete blocks

• 10 bags of Portland gray cement

• 1 m³ of sifted sand

• Transportation & freight coverage to the residence

Outcome

The materials have been successfully delivered to the homeowner, Mr. Ricardo Carranza, allowing the family to begin rebuilding their perimeter wall and restore security to their home.

Again, thanks to @YendiraDigital for help us to manage this case.

[Zecoshi]

this is soooo great to see for you and from zcash and the community

[gordonesTV]

Thanks a lot!

Together we can do great things.

[gordonesTV]

Z-Aid Campaign Update: Direct Relief Donation for Earthquake Victims in Venezuela

Hello Zcash Community,

We would like to share another successful relief case made possible through the Z-Aid Campaign, supporting victims affected by the earthquake in Venezuela.

Direct Relief for a Local Entrepreneurial Couple

This distribution was managed by Aura Brito @AuraBritoSM to support two long-time entrepreneurs we have known for years in Venezuela. Manuel and Elizabeth lost everything during the recent earthquake on June 24th: their home in La Guaira, clothes, work equipment, and furniture. It was a complete loss for them.

They are currently staying with various friends in Caracas while they work on rebuilding their lives. They have set up a GoFundMe campaign detailing their story, which you can view here: Fundraiser by Elizabeth Pirela : Rebuilding Los MM's Home & their Center After the Earthquake

Manuel and Elizabeth are facilitators and business coaches for entrepreneurs. That is actually how Aura and I met them years ago at a networking workshop. Over the years—thanks to our guidance and encouragement—they became familiar with cryptocurrencies and began using Binance for their financial transactions.

When we learned about their situation, Aura personally reached out to verify their circumstances and gather details:

Why We Selected a Crypto-Direct Donation

While their GoFundMe is active, the platform strictly limits its payout options:

To protect the value of the funds from high intermediary fees, banking delays, and the rapid local devaluation/speculation affecting the Venezuelan Bolivar, we decided to execute the donation directly via Binance USDT.

We issued a 500 USDT donation to support their recovery effort, which is fortunately gaining good traction within their network.

Thank You & Current Campaign Balance

A huge thank you to @AuraBritoSM for taking charge of the coordination, verification, and outreach for this case. And a heartfelt thank you to every single Zcasher who continues to donate to the Z-Aid Campaign. Your contributions are delivering real-world impact to families in desperate need.

We will keep managing funds transparently and helping more affected individuals.

Here is the current balance available today in the campaign wallet:

Thank you all for your ongoing support!

[gordonesTV]

We have a new relief case to share.

This effort was coordinated by Ángel Nieves, an active member of the Zcash en Español community residing in Caracas, who has supported us in several community activities and workshops. Fortunately, Ángel was not affected by the earthquakes.

A neighbor of Ángel brought to his attention the case of Alanis Mendoza, a 22-year-old girl who lost her home and both parents in the city of La Guaira. She was rescued alive from the rubble and hospitalized with severe intestinal complications, gangrene, and depression. Medical report attached.

With no financial resources, no parents, and no job, Alanis has no way to afford her medication. Therefore, we decided to step in and donate a two-month supply of her prescribed treatment.

Ángel took full charge of the logistics: getting in touch with her, obtaining the medical report, receiving the funds, purchasing the medicine, and delivering it directly to the hospital.

The total donation was $460 USD in ZEC. The conversion from ZEC to USDT was completed via Binance and sent to Ángel through that platform.

The purchase has been completed, and the invoice is attached below.

There are many more cases and stories like Alanis’s. We are reaching out to them step-by-step to provide relief and help alleviate their situation.

Thank you all for your support.

We continue helping!

Z-Aid for Venezuela - Zcash en Español

[gordonesTV]

Greetings, community!

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the recent increase in ZEC’s price, we have officially reached 100% of our original fundraising goal of $10000 USD!

As you have all seen, we have been sharing updates on the targeted aid and relief donations we’ve been making—and we will continue to do so!

We will keep addressing specific cases and requests managed directly by active members of the Zcash en Español community. This approach allows us to minimize the risk of fraudulent diversion of funds, a practice that is unfortunately very common in Venezuela.

Therefore, we are officially closing the fundraising phase. However, we remain fully active in the distribution phase, delivering aid directly to families and those affected. On our website, we will now only display the link pointing to this update thread:

Z-Aid for Venezuela - Zcash en Español

Once again, thank you all for your immense support, receptivity, and collaboration. We are deeply moved by the incredible generosity and warmth this global community consistently shows.

I will keep you updated!

PS: This is what’s available in ZEC. We don’t receive any donations in either BTC or USDT.

[strahncryptography]

Since this is for a humanitarian cause, I would personally advise that you swap the holdings to a transparent USDT/USDC address instead. I believe the stable value of the donated funds owing to the ATH price should be harnessed to provide the maximum amount of good, not subject to the whims of the market.

[gordonesTV]

I agree! Thanks a lot for the suggestion.

[gordonesTV]

We have a new case!

This time, it was handled by @YendiraDigital , an active member of our community.

Case Summary

The case: The Scannavino family, located in Maracay, Aragua State, suffered severe damage to their apartment as a result of the June 24, 2026 earthquake. Almost all of the interior walls were cracked, with some separating from the structural beams by up to 2 cm. Several walls had to be demolished and rebuilt. The apartment’s drinking-water pipes were also damaged, requiring part of the floor to be opened to replace them.

What happened: Due to the damage, the family had to leave the apartment and temporarily stay with relatives and friends. Although they received support from the local municipality, Ángel Scannavino’s workplace, and contributed their own resources, they still needed construction materials to complete the repairs.

What they needed and what was purchased: The Z-AID for Venezuela campaign initially approved approximately $600 in ZEC. By the time the funds arrived, the family had already purchased some of the required materials, so they ultimately used $422.81. The remaining funds were used to purchase construction materials, including fine aggregate, adhesive, sand, additive, and paint. The purchases totaled Bs. 163,093.86 and Bs. 175,650.68, respectively.

The movement of funds: The 0.7020 ZEC received were sent to CoinEx, exchanged for USDT, and then sold through P2P to obtain Venezuelan bolívares. A total of Bs. 535,517 was received and used to purchase the necessary materials.

Finally, Bs. 196,772.46 remained unused. This amount was converted back and returned to Z-AID for Venezuela through the route Orinoco → CoinEx → Zingo → Z-AID, allowing the remaining funds to be used to support other people affected by the earthquake.

Thank you, @YendiraDigital

And thank you to everyone who makes this assistance possible.

Let’s keep going!

Some pics:

[Zebraman]

@gordonesTV

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