El Sistema HOW TO HELP

In the wake of this profound tragedy, El Sistema, under the leadership of Maestro Gustavo Dudamel, has spearheaded various initiatives to direct aid to affected communities—providing direct assistance to its local centers, families, children, and teaching staff nationwide. Here is how you can support these efforts.

Here are the ways you can join these efforts.

Maestro Gustavo Dudamel signed a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to channel international aid to the Venezuelan communities most affected by the June 24 earthquakes. The UNDP has been working in the country for over three decades and, since 2002, has maintained a partnership with El Sistema focused on social inclusion, youth development, and building a culture of peace through music.

The earthquakes caused an estimated USD 6.7 billion in direct damage, affecting some of the country’s most densely populated areas. To respond swiftly, the UNDP deployed its RAPIDA assessment tool—combining satellite imagery, seismic modeling, and demographic data to pinpoint the hardest-hit areas and guide relief efforts from day one. Every contribution helps restore families' livelihoods, rehabilitate essential services, and build the foundation for a more resilient recovery.

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CAF (Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean) established the Fund for the Recovery and Reconstruction of Venezuela—a mechanism designed to efficiently, transparently, and swiftly channel contributions from governments, corporations, international organizations, foundations, and individuals toward the country’s most pressing priorities following the June 24 earthquakes.

The Fund operates in three phases: immediate humanitarian aid, the restoration of essential services—such as healthcare, water, energy, and education—and, ultimately, livelihood recovery and early reconstruction. Resources are managed independently from CAF's own assets, featuring full traceability, regular financial reporting, and independent auditing—and, since CAF absorbs all administrative costs, 100% of every contribution goes directly toward Venezuela's recovery.

For three decades, CAF has been one of El Sistema's most vital and enduring partners. Join this effort to support these communities—include “Sistema” in your payment reference.

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Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic present A Concert for Venezuela, a special benefit concert at the Hollywood Bowl in response to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. All proceeds will go directly to Dudamel's earthquake recovery fund, in partnership with the UNDP and CAF.

This will be Dudamel's final concert as Music and Artistic Director of the LA Phil, forming part of the week of performances celebrating his legacy with the orchestra.

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These initiatives share a common purpose: ensuring that aid reaches the affected Venezuelan communities in a direct, transparent, and sustained manner. Every contribution made through any of these channels aids in the recovery of families, regional centers, and the country as a whole.

Thank you for joining this effort.