Haiti Earthquake – Emergency Assistance – Canadian Red Cross 2021

August 2021 – Haiti an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 occurred at 13 km southeast of Petit Trou de Nippes on August 14. The earthquake caused severe damage to infrastructure including hospitals along the coast of Haiti’s southern peninsula particularly in Jeremie Jacmel and Les Cayes. Over 130 000 houses have been destroyed or damaged and more than 12 268 people were injured. In total over 2 200 people have died as a result of the earthquake. With GAC’s support the Canadian Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies are working to save lives and help reduce the suffering of people affected by the earthquake. Project activities include: (1) providing emergency shelter and household items; (2) providing emergency medical care including first aid services and psychosocial support; and (3) providing hygiene kits cleaning kits and water filters to affected people.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access and availability of essential household supplies; (2) improved delivery of critical health and medical services for vulnerable and at-risk populations; and (3) increased access to safe water and hygiene. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in the targeted regions.