The Latin American fan clubs of renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen held the Dears for Venezuela campaign. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at how the funds raised to help earthquake victims were used.
Seven of Dimash’s fan clubs from Latin American countries, along with representatives of various K-pop communities, took part in the campaign.
Using the funds raised, volunteers in Venezuela purchased medicines, deodorant, toothpaste and other personal hygiene products, drinking water and nonperishable food. The supplies were distributed to hospitals and the families most affected by the earthquake.
Context
On June 24, Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude. A state of emergency was declared across the country. More than 4,000 people died, while around 18,000 lost their homes.
