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Survivors' stories from Haiti

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.

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.

Grant recipient Camille Marole with his sweet stall

Camille's story: embracing a new beginning

After the Haiti earthquake, Camille was living in a tent. A grant from the British Red Cross enabled him to start a business and pay for rental accommodation.

Grant recipient Gerna Desrossier with a crate of drinks

Gerna's story: rubble to riches in Haiti

After the earthquake Gerna began selling drinks from her home. It was a small enterprise, until she received a cash grant to help her expand.

Johnny in front of drainage ditch in Automeca camp

Johnny’s story: digging for better health in Haiti

As Johnny digs drainage canals in Haiti’s Automeca camp he’s helping people keep healthy and fighting off cholera.

Teenager holding a water bag

Nativida’s story: singing about cholera prevention

As the cholera crisis in Haiti continues, Nativida, a Red Cross nurse is teaching kids about hygiene in the capital’s camps.

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.

A young man outside a shack holding a Red Cross parcel

Ambroise’s story: living alone after the quake

Ambroise Abrogo, 19, was out on the streets with his friends about to go and play football when the Haiti earthquake struck.

Young Haitian girl and Red Cross worker

Angeline’s story: family reunion after earthquake trauma

Nine-year-old Angeline was in her great-aunt’s home when the Haiti earthquake hit and the house collapsed.

Woman on a bed in a clinic with her wound being dressed

Choute’s story: rescued from the rubble

Choute Eloude, 33, is learning to read and she was in school when Haiti was struck by the earthquake.

Red Cross volunteer standing by 4x4 car

Ernst’s story: survivor and volunteer

After surviving Haiti's earthquake, maths teacher Ernst Ilfranc Moise started volunteering with the Red Cross.

Man crouching down with his young son and daughter

Fritznel’s story: life in Leogane after Haiti’s earthquake

Fritznel talks about what life is like when the toilets in your community are destroyed.

Man in a singlet in front of a bus

Maxene’s story: "We need the things you need"

Haiti earthquake survivor Maxene explains how everyone needs food, water and shelter. And how they can all be taken away in an instant.

Man lying down being treated in clinic

Mihoko's story: health and sanitation in a camp

Mihoko works at a Japanese Red Cross health centre on the outskirts of Auto-Meca camp in Haiti. He describes the cases he's seen.

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