Helping affected families
World Vision is responding to the needs created by a devastating earthquake on Aug. 14, 2021 by providing life-sustaining assistance which addresses the basic needs and upholds the dignity of vulnerable children and their families. Our dedicated field staff ensure that vulnerable children are protected from physical and psychological harm with the support of their community, and supporting the sustained recovery and resilience of vulnerable children and their families.
Haiti Earthquake Response
Early in the morning of 14 August 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti, causing hospitals, schools, and homes to collapse, claiming 2227 lives, and leaving communities in crisis. According to a recent UNICEF publication, about 1.2 million people, including 540,000 children, have been affected by the powerful earthquake. The earthquake occurred 13km southeast of Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, in the department of Nippes, about 125km west of the capital Port-au-Prince.
Our response objectives
1. Provide life-sustaining assistance which addresses the basic needs and upholds the dignity of vulnerable children and their families.
2. Ensure that vulnerable children are protected from physical and psychological harm with the support of their community.
3. Support the sustained recovery and resilience of vulnerable children and their families.
Programme Reach
as of Januray 2022
Response area and targeted beneficiaries
