HC Progress Report 2011


MESSAGE FROM THE HUMANITARIAN COALITION | HAITI | FLOODS IN PAKISTAN | UPDATES FROM THE COMMUNITY

 


Haiti: A year of action


In 2010, HUMANITARIAN COALITION members increased their focus on fostering recovery and reconstruction in addition to emergency relief during the cholera outbreak and Hurricane Tomas. HUMANITARIAN COALITION members have partnered with communities and organizations across Haiti as they work to rebuild their livelihoods. We continue to reach hundreds of thousands of Haitians every day with essential and urgently needed assistance.


During the initial response, HUMANITARIAN COALITION members worked with local women on sanitation and latrine issues in camps now housing most of Port-au-Prince’s population. Pregnant women and newborns have received specialized health kits. Many children who arrived in camps unaccompanied have received special care. Clean water supplies allow camp residents to cook, clean and wash up. These are just some examples of the great work that has been done to bring assistance to earthquake survivors.


But progress is not easy as Haitians struggle to balance everyday needs with long-term rebuilding. Challenges include existing vulnerabilities such as poverty, poor infrastructure, weakened governance and unfavourable land ownership regulations. To strengthen livelihoods and communities, better health and education services and improve security and long-term stability will require patience and significant long-term support. With international donors, the Haitian government and civil society, the UN and non-governmental organizations like ours working together, change is possible.


As the earthquake’s one-year anniversary approaches, the HUMANITARIAN COALITION members have prepared comprehensive reports on their work in Haiti and how your generous donations have been used. A special website has been launched to provide information, reports and to allow Canadians to send messages of support to the people of Haiti this holiday season. We encourage you to visit the site to find out more and show your support: http://www.haitiportal.humanitariancoalition.ca


THE HUMANITARIAN COALITION IN HAITI

Over 1 Million Haitians reached by HUMANITARIAN COALITION staff, including:


 


  • 123,000 through health programs
  • 173,000 through nutrition projects
  • 282,000 through water initiatives
  • 50,000 through hygiene assistance
  • 45,000 through education initiatives
  • 20,000 through shelter aid
  • 40,000 through women’s shelters

 

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