Hello, my name is Damir Pulido-Downey,

I am raising awareness of the crisis happening over in my home country, Venezuela.

The growing discontent in Venezuela fueled by hyperinflation on food, power cuts, medicine shortages etc. has led to a political crisis. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has declared himself interim president following large protests, galvanising opponents of current socialist President Nicolás Maduro.

At least 40 people are believed to have died since the 21st of January and the UN has warned that the situation could spiral out of control, more than three million Venezuelans have fled their home over recent years, blaming hunger, lack of medical care, rising unemployment and violent crime.

According to the BBC, "Lorries containing supplies from the United States, Brazil and Colombia were turned away" which means that large amount of people are not receiving the help that they require from the Venezuelan government.

This is one of the main reasons why I have taken it upon myself to help in any way that I can.

I plan to visit my home town on Friday 8th March for 2 weeks and would highly appreciate any donations. All the money raised will go towards medicine, food, shelter and personal hygiene products for citizens in most need.

I’m doing this voluntarily, without any association with charities or any company, as customs in Venezuela will deport anybody working with any such organisations.

I guarantee that a 100% of every donation will be used for the Venezuelan people who are in need.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email and immensely appreciate any help possible.