Operational Summary:
CARE has more than 100 staff members in Haiti and is deploying additional emergency personnel. Contributions will support immediate emergency operations including getting desperately needed food and water to the Haitian people as well as longer term rehabilitation and recovery efforts. As of January 24, CARE has reached a total of 30,798 individuals through its distribution of food, water purification packets, jerry cans, hygiene kits, mattresses, and blankets and is providing access to water through installation of water bladders and water tankers. CARE is planning to reach a total of 60,000 beneficiaries during the next three months through its Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter, and Non Food Items programs.