A 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti on August 14, 2021. More than 2,200 people died and at least 12,700 were injured. The quake damaged at least 137,000 homes, as well as churches, bridges, piers, and other infrastructure. Humanity & Inclusion's emergency team is delivering critical aid, providing rehabilitation care and helping communities rebuild.
As Humanity & Inclusion teams respond to the disaster, we’ll share key updates here:
November 17
Jean Mario Joseph was seriously injured in the earthquake that struck Haiti in August 2021, requiring his right leg to be amputated. Today, he receives physical rehabilitation and psychosocial support from Humanity & Inclusion.
August 11
After a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Aug. 14, 2021, Humanity & Inclusion launched an emergency response. One year later, teams continue to assist thousands of survivors as needs persist.
July 22
Jérôme, 55, lost his home and all of his belongings when an earthquake struck Haiti in August 2021. On top of that, he has health issues. Humanity & Inclusion’s teams are providing physical rehabilitation and psychosocial support to help him overcome these challenges.
February 14
In its ongoing support of Haiti earthquake survivors, Humanity & Inclusion works to fill the rehabilitation gap in affected communities.
February 09
With security risks still high across Haiti, Humanity & Inclusion Project Manager Mats Baradeau explains how the organization’s logistics platform overcomes challenges to deliver aid by land and sea.
February 01
In Haiti, some earthquake survivors are finding it difficult to access the services they need. Mobile units allow critical services to come to them.
January 28
As mental health needs remain high among earthquake survivors, Humanity & Inclusion plans to expand its support to new communities.
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January 27
In Haiti, Humanity & Inclusion and its partners are providing rehabilitation care to people injured in the August earthquake. Some patients are healing from broken bones, while others are recovering from amputations.
January 25
Two earthquakes were recorded in Nippes, Haiti, on Jan. 24. Measuring at 5.1 and 5.3 on the Richter scale, the epicenters were 30 miles from Les Cayes, where Humanity & Inclusion teams continue to respond to the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck in August 2021.
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