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Haiti: Aid gets through despite strong aftershocks
21 Jan 2010
A number of strong aftershocks have hit the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, but World Vision is continuing to distribute relief supplies to those affected by last week’s magnitude 7 earthquake.
Thousands of Haitians have been reached with supplies from World Vision, including food, blankets, collapsible water containers, hygiene kits, kitchen kits, water, clothing and tarpaulins. So far, World Vision has reached 10,000 people with aid relief and the safety and protection of children has become a key concern.
Distributions continued today to local hospitals and medical clinics, specifically treating quake victims for free. A mobile clinic, with capacity to help about 100 people a day, has also been set up to treat minor injuries.
World Vision is partnering with a local restaurant to prepare and distribute hot meals to earthquake survivors. Food will be provided by World Vision and the restaurant will do the rest.
Further airlifts carrying crucial aid are on their way.
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