Haiti

Children in class after eating their school meal at École Nationale République de la Colombie in Port-au-Prince. WFP/Stephanie Tremblay

Haiti: Two Years After the Earthquake

Haiti has spent two years rebuilding. In testing times, the people of this country have managed to partly erase the scars of the January 2010 earthquake. Above all, Haitians are now seeking stability. They are looking for a permanent roof, jobs, education and enough food to properly feed their families. But as the country is slowly recovering, many Haitians continue to struggle to have enough to eat.

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Overview

On January 12, 2010, Haiti was struck by a powerful earthquake that left more than 220,000 people dead, 300,000 injured and millions displaced.

Between January and April 2010, WFP provided emergency food assistance through general food distributions to some 4 million Haitians in Port-au-Prince and earthquake-affected areas.

A year and a half after the catastrophe, WFP supports the Haitian government’s plan for recovery and development by improving access to food for the most vulnerable. School meals, nutrition and job creation initiatives are the agency’s main activities in Haiti. WFP is also contributing to agricultural rehabilitation and increasing its local purchases to boost food production in the country...

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Earthquake emergency

After the 2010 earthquake, WFP maintained a crisis page to collect information on the emergency operation. It is no longer maintained, but for reserach purposes you can visit it here.

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