NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 April 2010 – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is ramping up its assistance in Haiti, pre-positioning rations and distributing meals to those displaced by January’s earthquake ahead of the approaching rains and the upcoming hurricane season. More than 200,000 people were killed by the 12 January[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010.  The United States is deeply saddened by the deaths of four Spanish soldiers in an April 16 helicopter crash during a humanitarian mission in Haiti. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims. By request of the Spanish Government, and in[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–15 April 2010 – Although “commendable progress” has been made in Haiti since January’s earthquake, the situation remains dire, Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said today, citing huge challenges, from providing shelter in the rainy season to stopping rape in the camps. “What is clear is that there is need[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2010. In her first solo international trip, the First Lady stops by Haiti on her way to Mexico. You can view a slideshow of her and Dr. Jill Biden in Haiti at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/first-lady-and-dr-biden-haiti. Source: whitehouse.gov

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 April 2010.  The earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 brought even greater uncertainty to a population that was already extremely vulnerable. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been working in Haiti since 1991 and was therefore able to react immediately to the earthquake, working out of[Read More…]

PORT-AU-PRINCE–(ENEWSPF)–13 April 2010 – Three months after the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti and left its mark on over a million children, UNICEF today reports that the unprecedented humanitarian response has averted a worse crisis for children – but warns that there is much still to be done, not least[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 April 2010 – More than a million survivors of the massive earthquake that struck Haiti three months ago, or nine of out 10 of those in need, have now received emergency shelter materials, the United Nations reported today. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2010.  The American Red Cross today issued a three-month progress report on its efforts in Haiti since the January 12 earthquake and describing its plans to support Haiti’s recovery over the next three to five years by investing in shelter, water, sanitation, livelihoods, disaster preparedness and health programs.[Read More…]

Port-au-Prince–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2010.  Three months after the catastrophic earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince, an in-depth survey of over 1,700 Haitians shows people’s top priorities for reconstruction are jobs and schools. The survey, carried out by an independent Haitian polling consultant and funded by international agency Oxfam, also shows that Haitians have[Read More…]

Port-au-Prince/Geneva–(ENEWSPF)–9 April 2010. Three months after the Haiti earthquake on January 12, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is increasing its efforts to assist the extremely vulnerable populations during the rainy season, while continuing to provide emergency relief. “While the International Red Cross and Red[Read More…]