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Haiti earthquake

Signs of recovery are emerging in Haiti, after the massive earthquake on 12 January 2010. Supported by agencies such as the Haitian Red Cross Society, many communities now have access to clean water, basic sanitation, healthcare and shelter. 

But these needs are immense and will remain for many months to come. Recovery from this crisis will take between seven and ten years. The IFRC, in support of the Haitian Red Cross, will be in Haiti for the long term.

Latest news stories from Haiti: 

Water proves to be a lifeline as Haitians take control of their future

Water proves to be a lifeline as Haitians take control of their future

Before the 2010 earthquake, Haiti’s access to safe water was already amongst the lowest in Latin America and the Caribbean. This situation was badly exacerbated by ...

Skills, ideas and dedication can help rebuild a country

Skills, ideas and dedication can help rebuild a country

With nearly 70 per cent of the population living below the poverty line, the January 2010 earthquake dealt a massive blow to Haiti’s fragile economy.

Women protecting their families and preparing for the future

Women protecting their families and preparing for the future

Women play a vital role in the recovery of families in Haiti. Many find themselves with larger families, as they take in children and elderly relatives, but ...

Red Cross focuses on shelter and livelihoods to restore family life in Delmas

Red Cross focuses on shelter and livelihoods to restore family life in Delmas

The narrow winding streets of Delmas 30 are home to dozens of families, living in tightly packed houses along the maze of alleyways and streets.

Earthquake response helps to build shelters, walls and communities

Earthquake response helps to build shelters, walls and communities

Junior looks across a muddy ravine in Carrefour Feuilles, where a number of houses are perched near the edge of the bank. “It’s been a long journey but it’s finally ...

Shelter and Haiti

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