Story image for venezuela from Aberdeen Evening Express Supply of vital medicines from North-east will help Venezuela's suffering people

Big-hearted supporters have rallied around to collect vital medical supplies for people in crisis-hit Venezuela. Last year Aberdeen became the first UK city to support the Programme of Humanitarian Help for Venezuela by gathering and delivering medication. The charity focuses on collecting donations for people in the South American country who need food and medical supplies. Since the death of President Hugo Chavez in 2013, Venezuelans have endured economic and political turmoil. Inflation has spiralled to its highest ever level, making buying and finding medicine difficult. The welcome donations from the people of Aberdeen can be as basic as a box of aspirin. More…