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Haiti earthquake 2010

A devastating earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck Haiti on 12 January 2010. The Haitian government estimates that 1.3 million people were displaced by the earthquake and more than 200,000 people died. The earthquake, which hit the capital Port-au-Prince and nearby areas, is reported to be the worst quake to strike the country in 200 years. Find out how we're helping.

Disaster relief in Haiti

Mirly Etienne receives clean drinking water from the French Red Cross

After the Haiti earthquake, the Red Cross helped provide relief to people who had been affected.

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Recovery in Haiti

Red Cross worker holds a Haitian child

The British Red Cross continues to work in Haiti, helping people recover from the earthquake.

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Cholera in Haiti

Haiti child with cholera being treated

We are responding to a cholera outbreak in Haiti which has affected thousands of people.

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Haiti photo gallery

Devastation in Haiti after the earthquake

See photos from the Haiti earthquake and how the Red Cross is helping survivors.

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The people we are helping

Luciana with her son outside her new home in Haiti

Luciana’s story: giving birth in an earthquake

After giving birth during an earthquake in which she lost everything, Luciana struggled to survive but with Red Cross support she is now thriving.

Orphan in his aunt's arms

Sebastian's story: orphaned in Haiti

Sebastian is only five months old and too young to understand he doesn't have a mother since the earthquake struck Haiti two weeks ago.

Josette selling fruit on the street in Haiti

Josette's story: a new market and a new future

A new market place, built by the Red Cross, is one of the best things Josette has seen since an earthquake devastated her neighbourhood.

Ethilde’s story: success as a single mother

With support from the Red Cross Ethilde has set up her own business and no longer struggles to feed her two babies.

Etienne

Etienne’s story: 'I had to begin from zero'

When Etienne’s house collapsed during the Haiti earthquake he lost almost everything, but not the desire to help his community.

Lovania is attending Red Cross literacy classes in the La Piste camp in Haiti

Lovania’s story: reading, writing and regaining confidence

A violent robbery at the La Piste camp in Haiti left Lovania scared. Literacy classes are helping her recover.

Young Haitian woman with a big smile

Demitrus’s story: cash brings hope

Despite the challenge of living in one of Haiti’s overcrowded camps, a cash grant has given Demitrus Remercia a big smile.

Woman waiting in Red Cross tent in Haiti

Marie’s story: shopping saved my life

Marie has been living in a temporary camp since Haiti’s earthquake, but a Red Cross cash grant is helping her move on with her life.

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Latest Haiti news

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The British Red Cross has closed its appeal, but the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement continues to help in the region.

Swollen river after hurricane Sandy

31 Oct 2012
British Red Cross launches Hurricane Sandy Appeal

The British Red Cross has launched an appeal to help countries that have been significantly affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Red Cross emergency teams run the first assesment in the camps after the storm Isaac has passed over Haiti.

28 Aug 2012
Red Cross responds to Tropical Storm Isaac

When tropical storm Isaac struck Haiti on Friday 24 August, the Red Cross was well-prepared.

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