Haiti - 90 Day Situation Report
The earthquake that devastated Haiti on the 12th January 2010 killed over 220,000 people, injuring over 300,000 and causing up to 4,000 amputations. Three million people, or 30 per cent of the population, were affected; almost 1.3 million are living in temporary shelters in over 400 spontaneous sites in the Port-au-Prince area, while more than 600,000 have moved to outlying areas, including some 300,000 children.UNICEF’s global response to this rapid-onset emergency has been unprecedented. To date, UNICEF has raised over NZ$262 million specifically for the rebuilding of Haiti and mobilised some 300 staff and consultants from around the world to work on response, programmes and operations.
This report details what UNICEF has achieved within the 90 days following the earthquake and the vision for the country’s reconstruction and development, with children at the centre of the plan.
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Summary of key achievements to date:
EDUCATION
UNICEF has distributed 1,400 school tents for use as temporary classrooms and is training new teachers with a curriculum to help children back into the learning process. We're also delivering essential learning supplies including the distribution of 200,000 Children and Teacher Kits to 600 schools as well as 720,000 school backpacks for children.
UNICEF has distributed 1,400 school tents for use as temporary classrooms and is training new teachers with a curriculum to help children back into the learning process. We're also delivering essential learning supplies including the distribution of 200,000 Children and Teacher Kits to 600 schools as well as 720,000 school backpacks for children.
HEALTH
CARE
UNICEF has provided the vaccines for an emergency vaccination campaign. To date, over 104,000 children have been vaccinated against preventable and deadly diseases such as measles and tetanus. Over 134 Emergency Health Kits have also been supplied to provide health services to approximately 134,000 people for three months.
UNICEF has provided the vaccines for an emergency vaccination campaign. To date, over 104,000 children have been vaccinated against preventable and deadly diseases such as measles and tetanus. Over 134 Emergency Health Kits have also been supplied to provide health services to approximately 134,000 people for three months.
WATER, SANITATION AND
HYGIENE
UNICEF and partners have been supplying water trucks to 400 destinations since the earthquake struck, while also supporting the distribution of approximately five litres of water per person per day to 1 million people. Toilets have also been installed for the benefit of around 500,000 people.
UNICEF and partners have been supplying water trucks to 400 destinations since the earthquake struck, while also supporting the distribution of approximately five litres of water per person per day to 1 million people. Toilets have also been installed for the benefit of around 500,000 people.
NUTRITION
UNICEF is supporting 19 of the 23 established baby tents and eight sites for malnutrition prevention aiding 20,000 infants under 1 year; 50,000 pregnant and lactating women; and 166,000 children under 5 years.
CHILD PROTECTION
Over 55,000 children per week benefit from 78 child-friendly spaces set up. These spaces are safe havens for children to play. A call centre has also been set up to register separated children and UNICEF is working hard to reunite these children with their families.
UNICEF is supporting 19 of the 23 established baby tents and eight sites for malnutrition prevention aiding 20,000 infants under 1 year; 50,000 pregnant and lactating women; and 166,000 children under 5 years.
CHILD PROTECTION
Over 55,000 children per week benefit from 78 child-friendly spaces set up. These spaces are safe havens for children to play. A call centre has also been set up to register separated children and UNICEF is working hard to reunite these children with their families.
