Haiti Earthquake

Despite overwhelming odds, a generation of Haitian children survived the last two years. They survived because NZ donors gave generously in Haiti's time of need.

building back better

Thanks to Kiwis' overwhelming response for Haiti's children, UNICEF has made amazing achievements. We're not just repairing the nation, we're building back better. Kiwis have helped to:
  • Build 193 new schools
  • Give books to 750,000 children
  • Move people in overcrowded camps to safer homes
  • Feed 15,300 malnourished children in 314 therapeutic feeding centres
  • Vaccinate 79% population in 2011
  • Establish the very first human waste disposal and treatment site for the capital city.

Read our Haiti report for Kiwi donors.


sabrina: A thousand thank yous

Sabrina lost her mother to the earthquake when she was just one week old.

Sabrina's father, Michel, suddenly found himself a single father to his little baby.

With no mother to breastfeed his daughter and no money to buy milk, Michel turned to UNICEF. Just watch their story to see how your donations help children and families in Haiti.

Before, during & after the quake

UNICEF was in Haiti before the earthquake. We've been working there with children every day since. And we will be there for as long as the children need us.

We've made significant progress. But there is still much to be done. Our priorities in 2012 are to help homeless families find safe places to live and to help more children go to school.

Please help: donate now using the form on the right.

 Read our full 'Children of Haiti, 2 Years On' report.