MIAMI — Supporters of the South Florida-based Bambi International Foundation reported that their operation in Caracas needed support as a crisis with vulnerable children was unfolding after two earthquakes struck northern Venezuela

Actor Édgar Ramírez was among the Venezuelans in the U.S. who raised awareness about the overwhelming needs of the foundation‘s Hogar Bambi, which has been in service since 1996 in Caracas.

Ramírez, most known for his role as a CIA assassin in “The Bourne Ultimatum,” used Instagram to make a plea for help and share a Pinecrest-based Bank of America account for donors.

NEED FOR DONATIONS: Edgar Ramírez promotes a South Florida-based nonprofit organization that funds services for vulnerable children in Caracas. As needs increased after the earthquakes, he shared bank account details on Instagram.

In her latest update, Erika Spillmann, the president of Hogar Bambi, said that her staff was visiting hospitals to investigate and assess reports, and to dispel rumors amid a new wave of misinformation.

“We are going to do everything possible to help all of the children in need,” Spillman said from the Hogar Bambi building at the Avenida José Manuel Sanz, according to a video update released on Friday.

The nonprofit’s staff expected the Venezuelan government’s agency that is responsible for protecting minors to surrender a new wave of orphans to their organization for temporary shelter and care.

Spillman asked supporters and donors to follow the organization’s accounts on Instagram and on Facebook for more updates. The nonprofit was also fundraising on Global Giving.

For more information about the foundation’s programs and about how to donate, visit this page.

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