January 12, 2010 was a day when the world turned its attention to Haiti. A powerful earthquake rocked the country's capital, Port au Prince, killing an estimated 230,000 people. More than 300,000 had been injured and over one million made homeless. It was the worst earthquake in the region in more than 200 years.
Six months after the devastation, the road to recovery for millions of Haitians remains long and challenging. Much work needs to be done, but at the same time, there is much to celebrate. From the early days of relief assistance to the ongoing long-term recovery efforts, Food for the Hungry has been walking alongside churches and community leaders in Haiti to build healthier, more stable communities for children and families.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, Food for the Hungry's work is focused in 65 sites within the communities of Siloe, Bellevue La Montagne, Kenscoff, Aux Cadets and Belledare. There are more than 50,000 displaced people in these communities and at least 120,000 people need long-term help.
