On January 12, 2010, an earthquake struck Haiti, devastating the nation’s capital and creating one of the most complex urban disasters in decades. More than 220,000 persons were killed and 330,000 injured. An estimated 3 million men, women and children – one in three Haitians  were affected. With the world’s attention turned to Haiti, World Vision supporters from across the globe responded, giving generously. As a result, World Vision has implemented programmes across multiple sectors to meet the needs of hundreds of thousands of survivors. And yet the needs remain great. World Vision is beginning to implement more sustainable large-scale programmes in the areas of shelter, livelihoods, water and sanitation, health and education.

Haiti 6-months later: World Vision says much has been done but road to recovery will take years