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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: 

Appeal launched after catastrophic agricultural losses in Haiti

Appeal launched after catastrophic agricultural losses in Haiti

Although the worst is behind them, the Haitian people are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Sandy.

Emergency appeal launched as Hurricane Sandy devastates local food supplies

Emergency appeal launched as Hurricane Sandy devastates local food supplies

For the second time this year, Haiti has been battered by hurricane winds and rain, leaving thousands of seeking shelter, local food supplies devastated and the risk ...

Haiti braces for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy

Haiti braces for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy

The IFRC and Haiti Red Cross are working together to prepare residents for the oncoming storm.

Building on the successful foundation of psychosocial support in Haiti

Building on the successful foundation of psychosocial support in Haiti

“I have two wishes: that throughout your stay you participate actively and that each and every one of you take ownership of the program.” With these words, Dr Michaéle...

Distributing dignity: a safe space for women after the storm

Distributing dignity: a safe space for women after the storm

Lying in the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, tucked away beside a potholed side-road just off the heavily policed - and infamously insecure - highway 9, the camp of ...

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