http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/ Recent Updates on USAID Assistance to the People of Haiti http://www.usaid.gov/images/main/usaid_logoh.jpg http://www.usaid.gov en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@info.usaid.gov webmaster@info.usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs09_12-14-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs09_12-14-2010.pdf Fact Sheet USAID's Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) reports that although patients and staff have faced transportation challenges since December 7, USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) grantees have continued to operate the cholera treatment facilities during the recent civil unrest. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:06:48 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs08_12-10-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs08_12-10-2010.pdf Fact Sheet Areas of Haiti have experienced unrest following the December 7 announcement of preliminary election results. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:28:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs07_12-07-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs07_12-07-2010.pdf Fact Sheet On December 7, USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) provided $5.8 million to International Medical Corps (IMC) for health and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions targeting nearly 1.3 million beneficiaries. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:36:58 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs06_12-03-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs06_12-03-2010.pdf Fact Sheet The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) highlight a decreasing case fatality rate (CFR) since the outbreak began in late October, noting that the CFR for hospitalized patients has decreased from up to 9 percent to 3.5 percent, with an overall CFR for both hospitalized and non-hospitalized cases of 2.2 percent. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:16:02 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs05_11-30-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs05_11-30-2010.pdf Fact Sheet USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) continues to deliver emergency relief commodities and medical supplies to Haiti to ensure an uninterrupted flow of required materials to respond to the cholera outbreak. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:45:59 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs04_11-26-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs04_11-26-2010.pdf Fact Sheet To meet evolving humanitarian needs, USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) continues to deliver emergency relief commodities and medical supplies to Haiti to ensure an uninterrupted flow of required materials. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:43:03 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs03_11-23-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs03_11-23-2010.pdf Haiti - Cholera At the request of the Government of Haiti (GoH) Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), relief agencies under the Logistics Cluster transported 67,000 Ringer's lactate infusions, oral rehydration salt (ORS) sachets, health promotion materials, and technical guidelines to 13 locations across Haiti on behalf of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:56:03 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs02_11-19-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs02_11-19-2010.pdf Haiti - Cholera On November 18, USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) articulated an enhanced cholera response plan focusing on preventing cholera cases, reducing the number of cases requiring hospitalization, and reducing the case fatality rate. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:39:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_hu_fs04_11-10-2010.pdfhttp://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_hu_fs04_11-10-2010.pdfFact SheetOn October 22, U.S. Ambassador Kenneth H. Merten issued a disaster declaration due to the cholera outbreak. USAID's Haiti Task Team (HTT)-comprising representatives from USAID's Latin America and the Caribbean,Global Health, and Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance bureaus, as well as other U.S. Government(USG) agencies such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-began coordinating the USGresponse.Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:30:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_hu_fs04_11-10-2010.pdfhttp://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_hu_fs04_11-10-2010.pdfFact SheetAs of November 8, Hurricane Tomas had resulted in 21 deaths and 9 people remained missing, according to theGovernment of Haiti (GoH) Department of Civil Protection (DPC). Grand Anse Department registered eight deaths,the highest figure of any department.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:22:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_hu_fs03_11-08-2010.pdfhttp://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_hu_fs03_11-08-2010.pdfFact SheetOn October 26, USAID deployed an 11-member USAID/DART to respond to the cholera outbreak in Haiti. On November 2, the USAID/DART expanded in size and focus to coordinate preparation and response efforts for Hurricane Tomas. As of November 8, the USAID/DART was coordinating U.S. Government hurricane preparedness and response activities in Haiti. The USAID/DART also activated 14 Haitian consultants nationwide to work closely with regional joint operations centers coordinated by OCHA and the U.N. Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to monitor and report on the situation throughout the country.Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:01:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_hu_fs01_11-06-2010.pdfhttp://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_hu_fs01_11-06-2010.pdfFact SheetOn November 5, the center of Hurricane Tomas passed between Haiti and Cuba, bringing tropical storm force windsover most of Haiti and total rainfall accumulations of up to 6 inches in affected areas.Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:10:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr101119.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr101119.html Haiti The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, strengthened the Government of Haiti's ability to detect earthquake activity by funding five new seismometers. The surveillance network transmits timely information through the internet on seismic activities in Port-au-Prince and regions to the North. Tue, 28 Nov 2010 10:30:00 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_eq_fs05_10-29-2010.pdfhttp://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_eq_fs05_10-29-2010.pdfHaiti - EarthquakeOn October 22, U.S. Ambassador Kenneth H. Merten issued a disaster declaration due to the cholera outbreakconfirmed by the Government of Haiti (GoH) on October 21, with cases primarily concentrated in north-centralareas of Haiti not directly affected by the earthquake. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $100,000 throughUSAID/Haiti for the procurement and distribution of emergency relief commodities, such as 10-liter watercontainers, water bladders, blankets, buckets, and cleaning and disinfectant supplies, and USAID/OFDA staffbased in Haiti began to respond to emergency health needs.Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:29:45 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs04_11-26-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_ch_fs04_11-26-2010.pdf Haiti - Cholera To meet evolving humanitarian needs, USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) continues to deliver emergency relief commodities and medical supplies to Haiti to ensure an uninterrupted flow of required materials. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:43:03 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr101021.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr101021.html Press Release The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), opened two post-harvest mango centers today to increase production and incomes for thousands of Haitian mango farmers. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:22:16 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_eq_fs04_10-22-2010.pdfhttp://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_eq_fs04_10-22-2010.pdfHaiti - EarthquakeOn October 21, the Government of Haiti (GoH) Ministry of Health (MoH) confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Artibonite Department. The most-affected areas include St. Marc, Grand Salines, and L'Estere. International media reports indicate 138 cholera-related deaths to date; however, Health Cluster members note that officialestimates continue to vary. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials are currently working with MoH staff in affected areas to assess the extent of the outbreak. Additional USAID/OFDA personnel will arrive in Haiti to support USAID/Haiti in responding to the outbreak.Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:23:15 -0500 http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/10/usaid-provides-training-to-masons-in-haiti/ http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/10/usaid-provides-training-to-masons-in-haiti/ Blog Post One hundred and fifty newly trained masons successfully graduated a joint USAID/KATA and CEMEX program. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:38:19 http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/10/haitian-farmers-seeing-sprouts-of-success/ http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/10/haitian-farmers-seeing-sprouts-of-success/ Blog Post Cherilien raised a potato into the sunlight for a gathering crowd of Haitian farmers and visitors to see. Cherilien explained that he normally produces 110 pounds of potatoes each year, but this year he produced 440 pounds. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:35:15 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr101019.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr101019.html Press Release Haitian farmers experienced dramatic increases in crop yields this year thanks to an innovative program led by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented in partnership with the Government of Haiti. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:27:10 http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/10/cultural-festival-in-haiti-kicks-off-usaid%e2%80%99s-new-development-projects-and-promotes-civic-pride/ http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/10/cultural-festival-in-haiti-kicks-off-usaid%e2%80%99s-new-development-projects-and-promotes-civic-pride/ Blog Post "Funky beats and roaring laughter echoed through Cap Haitien's town square as local dancers, poets, comedians, and musicians performed at the city's cultural festival over the weekend. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:20:20 http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/10/substations-enable-full-time-police-presence-in-some-camps-in-haiti/ http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/10/substations-enable-full-time-police-presence-in-some-camps-in-haiti/ Blog Post The U.S. government built police substations in six key camps in the Port-au-Prince area for people displaced by the Jan. 12 earthquake, including Ancien Aeroport Militaire, Golf del Mar 48, Acra, Tabarre Issa, Carredeaux and Corail Cesselesse, to help reduce crime in the camps, particularly gender-based violence. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:40:10 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_eq_fs02_10-08-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_eq_fs02_10-08-2010.pdf Haiti - Earthquake As of September 27, international humanitarian agencies had constructed nearly 16,000 transitional shelters (tshelters) in earthquake-affected areas of Haiti. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:35:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_eq_fs01_10-01-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2011/haiti_eq_fs01_10-01-2010.pdf Haiti - Earthquake As of September 29, USAID/OFDA grantees had reported completing 6,786 transitional shelters (t-shelters)-an increase of 931 t-shelters over last week's total-and an additional 735 USAID/OFDA-funded t-shelters are under construction. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:35:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs73_09-24-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs73_09-24-2010.pdf Fact Sheet As of September 20, USAID/OFDA grantees had reported completing 5,855 transitional shelters (t-shelters), approximately 45 percent of the 13,500 t-shelters built by international relief agencies and sufficient to house nearly 30,000 individuals. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:46:18 -0500 http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/09/usaid-provides-new-schools-to-earthquake-affected-communities-in-haiti/ http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/09/usaid-provides-new-schools-to-earthquake-affected-communities-in-haiti/ Blog Post On August 25, USAID and the Digicel Foundation inaugurated École Louis de Borno, the first school built under a new public-private partnership to construct new schools for people affected by the earthquake. Approximately 50 schools are planned that benefit up to 30,000 children. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:03:19 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs70_09-03-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs70_09-03-2010.pdf Haiti - Earthquake As of August 31, international relief agencies reported completing approximately 11,900 transitional shelters (t-shelters) of the 137,000 planned t-shelters in Haiti, of which USAID/OFDA grantees had completed 46 percent. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:05:45 -0500 http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/09/building-business-opportunities-in-haiti/ http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/09/building-business-opportunities-in-haiti/ Blog Post As the U.S. Government works closely with the Government and people of Haiti to rebuild their country, we're seeing encouraging signs of progress that reflect the resilience of the Haitian people. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:03:19 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs69_08-27-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs69_08-27-2010.pdf Haiti - Earthquake As of August 17, the Shelter Cluster reported that relief agencies had constructed 8,162 transitional shelters (t-shelters), while 1,073 t-shelters remained under construction. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:56:56 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100825.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100825.html Press Release The first school built under an innovative public-private partnership was opened today by the Digicel Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:09:09 http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/08/helping-shelter-haiti/ http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/08/helping-shelter-haiti/ Blog Post The humanitarian community in Haiti has funds for the construction of more than 118,000 transitional shelters over the coming months for those who lost their homes in the country's devastating earthquake earlier this year. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100818_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100818_1.html Press Release At the second board meeting of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission (IHRC), co-chaired by Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive and President Bill Clinton, the United States Government presented a program that will be implemented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to repair and rehabilitate at least five priority energy substations. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:54:11 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100818.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100818.html Press Release The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) and the United States Government, acting through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced that USAID will provide an initial contribution of $1 million to the Haiti Hope Project, a public-private initiative that aims to develop a sustainable mango industry in Haiti. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:21:12 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100813.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100813.html Press Release The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today that it will award two separate, high-impact grants in Haiti to help earthquake-affected families meet their food needs from local markets with cash or vouchers. Fri 13 Aug 2010 11:43:02 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100811_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100811_1.html Press Release On the heels of President Barack Obama's enactment of trade legislation to promote economic opportunity in Haiti, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today the opening of the Haiti Apparel Center (HAC). Wed 11 Aug 2010 14:11:04 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs66_08-06-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs66_08-06-2010.pdf Fact Sheet As of August 3, relief agencies had constructed 7,242 transitional shelters (t-shelters), with an additional 1,073 t-shelters under construction. Of the total, USAID/OFDA shelter partners had completed 3,750 t-shelters, with 617 t-shelters under construction. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:00:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs65_07-30-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs65_07-30-2010.pdf Fact Sheet As of July 29, USAID partners had removed a total of 864,808 cubic meters of rubble in earthquake-affected areas. Most rubble removal programs are conducted through cash-for-work (CFW) programs utilizing work crews composed of displaced individuals. As of July 28, USAID-funded CFW programs employed nearly 22,000 people at 373 sites. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:20:52 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs64_07-23-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs64_07-23-2010.pdf Fact Sheet On July 20, USAID/OFDA staff participated in a meeting of the international community with Government of Haiti (GoH) President René Préval regarding resettlement and shelter issues. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:54:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov//our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs63_07-16-2010.pdf /our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs63_07-16-2010.pdf Fact Sheet On July 9, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah traveled to Haiti to visit USAID-funded project sites, meet with U.S., Government of Haiti (GoH), U.N., non-governmental organization (NGO), and civil society leaders, and review USAID relief and recovery efforts to date. During the visit, Administrator Shah met with community members in the severely affected Delmas neighborhood of Port-au-Prince and reviewed the progress of USAID/OFDA implementing partner Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) in conducting habitability assessments and identifying needed repairs in homes that suffered minor to moderate damage, facilitating the safe return of earthquake-affected families. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:15:20 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/ps100712.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/ps100712.html Press Release Today, we pause to reflect on the tragedy that struck Haiti six months ago and claimed the lives of more than 230,000 people. In the wake of the devastation, countless more were left injured and 1.5 million were displaced and moved into spontaneous settlements across greater Port-au-Prince. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:03:40 -0500 http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/07/building-back-better/ http://blog.usaid.gov/2010/07/building-back-better/ Blog Post Since the earthquake, teams from the Government of Haiti's Ministry of Public Works, Transport, and Communications in partnership with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and other humanitarian organizations to determine the habitability of structures that may have been damaged in the earthquake. USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance is a supporter of this project through a grant to PADF. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:17:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100709.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100709.html Press Release Just before the six-month commemoration of the earthquake that struck Haiti last January, Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), traveled to Haiti today to see relief and recovery projects, speak with civil society members, review the progress of USAID's efforts and meet with U.S., Haitian, UN and NGO leaders. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:11:44 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs62_07-09-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs62_07-09-2010.pdf Fact Sheet As of July 5, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) habitability assessments, supported by Miyamoto International and conducted in cooperation with the Government of Haiti (GoH) Ministry of Public Works, Transport, and Communication (MTPTC), had evaluated more than 182,850 structures. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:23:25 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/sixmonths.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/sixmonths.html Fact Sheet USAID was charged by U.S. President Obama to lead the United States government's response to the crisis. Within hours, we mobilized to help the suffering people of Haiti. Six months have passed since the quake, and we continue to help Haiti recover and rebuild. Click here to learn about USAID's programs in Haiti, read on-the-ground accounts, and view a slideshow. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:12:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100708.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100708.html Memo Lighting Up Camps: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is funding an initial 75 solar lights for spontaneous settlements. Returning Homes to Habitability: As a model for future reconstruction efforts, USAID partner Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) is repairing houses damaged in the earthquake. Reinforcing Houses: USAID has been working hand-in-hand with the United Nations Shelter Cluster. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:45:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs61_07-02-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs61_07-02-2010.pdf Haiti - Earthquake Following two weeks of consultations with partners, the Government of Haiti (GoH), other U.S. Government (USG) agencies, and other donors, the USAID/OFDA Haiti Hurricane Preparedness Team returned to Washington, D.C., on June 30 with recommendations regarding addressing gaps in current 2010 Haiti hurricane season preparedness plans and increasing capacities to respond to a potential disaster in the coming months. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:15:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100702.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100702.html Memo Responding to Haitians' Questions A daily radio program for earthquake-affected communities recently broadcast its 100th program. Raising Public Awareness USAID, in coordination with the Haitian government, is supporting TV and radio public information campaigns aimed at addressing gender-based violence, security and health. Supporting Meteorological Services The National Meteorological Centre of Haiti has launched a website to disseminate public alerts and warnings. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:12:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs60_06-25-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs60_06-25-2010.pdf Fact Sheet During a June 24 Logement Quartier meeting hosted by the U.N. Human Settlements Program (U.N. HABITAT), participants announced that the Baptist Mission, located adjacent to the Fort Mercredi neighborhood of Carrefour, metropolitan Port-au-Prince, had donated land north of the Cité Soleil neighborhood for transitional shelter (tshelter) construction. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:30:49 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100624.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100624.html Memo Responding to Haitians' Questions A daily radio program for earthquake-affected communities recently broadcast its 100th program. Raising Public Awareness USAID, in coordination with the Haitian government, is supporting TV and radio public information campaigns aimed at addressing gender-based violence, security and health. Supporting Meteorological Services The National Meteorological Centre of Haiti has launched a website to disseminate public alerts and warnings. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:30:30 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs59_06-18-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs59_06-18-2010.pdf Fact Sheet On June 16, a four-member USAID/OFDA team arrived in Port-au-Prince to assess, contribute to, and finalize USAID's Hurricane Preparedness and Response Plan for Haiti. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:24:48 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100618.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100618.html Memo Working Together to Build Back Better: On June 17, the U.S. Government participated in the first meeting of the Interim Haitian Reconstruction Commission (IHRC). More than 1 Million People Immunized: Since February, the U.S. Government has helped vaccinate more than 1 million people against diseases. Providing Safe Shelter: On June 11, USAID provided $3 million in funding to Habitat for Humanity for shelter-related activities. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:29:30 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs58_06-11-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs58_06-11-2010.pdf Fact Sheet On June 11, USAID/OFDA announced the allocation of nearly $3 million to Habitat for Humanity for shelter and settlements activities, including capacity building for Government of Haiti (GoH) officials to address postearthquake shelter planning needs, as well as safe shelter training for homeowners and builders. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:24:48 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100610.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100610.html Memo Moving Back into Safe Buildings: USAID is supporting the Pan-American Development Foundation's (PADF) work that began this week with the Ministry of Public Works' building damage assessment program. Support at the Ready in Case of Flooding: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched an emergency hotline for camps affected by floods and the upcoming hurricane season. Preventing Disease Outbreaks: With support from USAID, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization-including the Pan-American Health Organization- and UNICEF, the Government of Haiti's Ministry of Public Health and Population has developed a comprehensive response protocol and communication strategy for diphtheria and other infectious diseases such as rabies. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:21:27 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100608.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100608.html Press Release The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced a $10 million incentive fund to jumpstart financial services by mobile phone in Haiti and expedite the delivery of cash assistance to victims of the country's devastating earthquake by humanitarian agencies. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:49:57 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100527.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100527.html Memo Moving Back into Safe Buildings: USAID is supporting the Pan-American Development Foundation's (PADF) work that began this week with the Ministry of Public Works' building damage assessment program. Support at the Ready in Case of Flooding: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched an emergency hotline for camps affected by floods and the upcoming hurricane season. Preventing Disease Outbreaks: With support from USAID, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization-including the Pan-American Health Organization- and UNICEF, the Government of Haiti's Ministry of Public Health and Population has developed a comprehensive response protocol and communication strategy for diphtheria and other infectious diseases such as rabies. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:17:17 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/shelter_052610.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/shelter_052610.pdf Memo In the immediate aftermath of the devastating January 12 earthquake in Haiti, USAID worked with the international community to provide temporary shelter to those internally displaced persons (IDPs) most in need. Four months later, USAID is moving aggressively to provide material assistance to displaced people so they can begin the transition to more appropriate permanent housing. Wed, 26 May 2010 15:13:11 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100519.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100519.html Memo GETTING CHILDREN BACK IN CLASSROOMS: Through the PHARE education project, USAID has begun constructing over 320 classrooms at 56 schools in earthquake-affected zones. VACCINATION GOALS ON TRACK: As of May 5 the international community, with US support, has vaccinated 886,564 people. PUTTING US RESOURCES TO WORK: The former American Embassy compound, which the U.S. gave to the Government of Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake, is now fully functional. Tue, 25 May 2010 11:35:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100505.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100505.html Memo DEPLOYING SHELTER AT UNPRECEDENTED RATE: USAID continues to provide additional supplies for shelter for affected populations in Haiti. PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT: USAID is providing short-term technical assistance through a Senior Public Outreach Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Communications and her senior staff. LIGHTING THE WAY IN AT-RISK AREAS: As of late April, all 15 USAID-provided mobile light towers have been installed in key spontaneous settlements in Port-au-Prince. Wed, 05 May 2010 13:10:19 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100501.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100501.html Press Release Susan Reichle, USAID's Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, visited Haiti Wednesday thru Friday this week to meet with key stakeholders to discuss the U.S. Government's ongoing transition from emergency response to reconstruction, continued deployment of mitigation efforts in advance of the rainy season, and plans for transitional shelter construction in the next few months. Mon, 03 May 2010 10:58:40 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs55_05-21-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs55_05-21-2010.pdf Fact Sheet On May 18, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Camp Coordination and Camp Management Cluster lead, announced the creation of a new camp management operation, consisting of 12 teams that plan to liaise with local authorities and community leaders to improve the flow of information between affected populations and humanitarian actors. Fri, 21 May 2010 17:35:18 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs54_05-14-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs54_05-14-2010.pdf Fact Sheet During a May 7 meeting with USAID staff, representatives from the U.N. Office for Project Services (UNOPS) reported that UNOPS, the Government of Haiti (GoH) Ministry of Public Works (MoPW), and partner Miamoto International are assessing an average of 2,000 buildings per day, with approximately 200 engineers on the ground conducting structural assessments. Fri, 14 May 2010 19:23:27 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs53_05-07-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs53_05-07-2010.pdf Fact Sheet On May 3, a shipment of 3,330 rolls of USAID/OFDA-provided plastic sheeting arrived in Haiti. To date, USAID/OFDA has provided a total of 22,330 rolls of plastic sheeting to meet shelter needs of more than 1.1 million people. Fri, 07 May 2010 17:35:59 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs52_04-30-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs52_04-30-2010.pdf Fact Sheet On April 28, the USAID/DCHA Assistant Administrator and the USAID Haiti Task Team Deputy Coordinator traveled to Port-au-Prince as part of a three-day visit to Haiti. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:29:05 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs51_04-23-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs51_04-23-2010.pdf Fact Sheet On April 23, 750 rolls of USAID/OFDA-provided plastic sheeting arrived in Port-au-Prince. The newly-provided plastic sheeting will supplement the 18,230 rolls of USAID/OFDA-supplied plastic sheeting already transported and distributed in Haiti for the earthquake response. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:06:32 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs50_04-16-2010.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/haiti/template/fs_sr/fy2010/haiti_eq_fs50_04-16-2010.pdf Fact Sheet On April 14, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and lead non-governmental organizations (NGOs) completed phase two food distributions in Port-au-Prince. According to WFP, phase two food distributions reached more than 2.1 million beneficiaries. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:29:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100422.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100422.html Memo DELIVERING BASIC SHELTER ASSISTANCE: It is estimated that 100% of the households in need of shelter immediately after the earthquake have received some form of emergency shelter assistance to date. CLEARING PRIORITY CANALS: Work began April 12th to clear debris from three key storm water channels. BUILDING BACK THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR: WINNER is providing fuel and operational support to 24 tractors that will be used to plow and prepare for spring planting. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:51:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/04.09.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet49.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/04.09.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet49.pdf Fact Sheet As of April 8, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and non-governmental organization partners had reached more than 1.97 million people-nearly 97 percent of the targeted caseload-with 17,296 metric tons (MT) of food assistance since phase two distributions began on March 6. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:22:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/Thinking_Outside_Tent.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/Thinking_Outside_Tent.pdf Fact Sheet Tents Are a Poor Shelter Option. Tents are useful when there are absolutely no other shelter options, but this is hardly ever the case, as disasters and conflicts rarely generate complete and total destruction of permanent structures. Thu, 08 Mar 2010 10:52:02 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/winner_100408.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/winner_100408.html Fact Sheet WINNER IS: A FIVE-YEAR MULTI-FACETED PROGRAM begun last May and designed to comprehensively build Haiti's agricultural infrastructure, capacity, and productivity by providing concentrated and transformative support to Haitians in a large area north of Port-au-Prince. It is focused on building and strengthening Haiti's agricultural foundation, particularly in the areas of Cul-de-Sac, Cabaret, Mirbalais, Archaie and Gonaives and is backed by $126 million in funding from the U.S. Government over the next five years. Thu, 08 Mar 2010 10:47:02 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/04.02.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet48.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/04.02.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet48.pdf Fact Sheet As of April 1, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and non-governmental organization (NGO) partners had reached more than 1.9 million people - approximately 94 percent of the targeted caseload - with food assistance since phase two distributions began on March 6. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:52:33 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100330.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100330.html Memo TRANSPORTING & PROVIDING CLEAN WATER: To date, USAID has contributed 116,000 water containers to benefit approximately 291,500 earthquake-affected individuals. EVALUATING SAFETY, RETURNING HOME: The U.N. Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Government of Haiti Ministry of Public Works has assessed 12,000 houses in Port-au-Prince. DISTRIBUTING SHELTER FASTER THAN EVER BEFORE: Relief agencies distributed shelter materials more rapidly following the Haiti earthquake than after other recent disasters, including the 2006 and 2009 Indonesia earthquakes and the 2008 Burma cyclone. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:11:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.26.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet47.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.26.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet47.pdf Fact Sheet On March 22, former U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and William J. Clinton visited Haiti and met with Government of Haiti (GoH) President René Préval regarding ongoing relief and reconstruction efforts. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:10:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/shelter_100326.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/shelter_100326.html Memo MASS DISTRIBUTION: To date, 195,355 earthquake-affected households--nearly one million people--have received some form of basic shelter supplies from the humanitarian community, based on reporting from the UN Shelter/Non-Food Items cluster lead agency, the International Federation of the Red Cross. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:45:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100324.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100324.html Memo HEADING OFF HEALTH CRISES: Data collectors in 21 priority camps have been trained on disease monitoring and reporting in order to carefully and closely monitor health concerns in temporary settlement camps. GROWING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION: USAID is supporting a Seed System Security Assessment that began this week to identify and plan for Haiti's future seed needs and to determine how to establish a system that will lessen or even eliminate the need for emergency seed distribution programs. IMMEDIATELY SHELTERING HAITI: 290,700 plastic sheets and over 37,500 family size tents have been delivered to Haitians. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:45:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.18.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet46.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.18.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet46.pdf Fact Sheet As of March 17, the second phase of food distributions conducted by the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and non-governmental organization partners in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area had reached more than 1.2 million individuals since distributions began on March 6. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:02:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100318.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100318.html Memo INFORMING THE HAITIAN PUBLIC: USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives is funding a project to produce a daily radio program that communicates information on emergency health, water, sanitation, food distribution and other recovery initiatives. BUILDING HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE: The U.S. Government has donated equipment, supplies, and training to help the Government of Haiti improve 15 healthcare facilities in the Port-au-Prince area with capacity for follow-up surgery, spinal injury care and rehabilitation. CLEARING CANALS, CREATING JOBS: In coordination with the Government of Haiti and other donors, USAID and the Department of Defense are working to clear the most critical areas of congested drainage canals in advance of the upcoming rainy and hurricane seasons. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:47:31 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.16.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet45.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.16.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet45.pdf Fact Sheet On March 15, a USAID/OFDA flight delivered 750 rolls of plastic sheeting to Haiti. To date, USAID/OFDA has provided 16,230 rolls of plastic sheeting to meet post-earthquake shelter needs, benefiting approximately 811,500 people Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:50:37 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100312.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100312.html Press Briefing Today marks two months since the earthquake that devastated Haiti. In the days and weeks that have followed, agencies throughout the U.S. government have answered President Obama's call for a swift, coordinated and aggressive response. Together with the Government of Haiti, what unfolded was one of the largest international relief efforts ever seen. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:38:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100312.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100312.html Press Release TODAY, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Rajiv Shah announced the launch of 'Helping Shelter Haiti,' an interactive, first-of-its kind exhibit that illustrates the agency's plans for sheltering those displaced by the January 12th earthquake. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:44:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.11.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet44.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.11.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet44.pdf Fact Sheet On March 10, U.S. President Barack Obama and Haitian President René Préval met in Washington, D.C., to discuss post-earthquake relief and reconstruction efforts. The leaders affirmed the importance of ongoing international response efforts, noted the persistent needs of affected populations, and highlighted the significance of the U.N. donor conference on Haiti reconstruction scheduled for March 31. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:29:14 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100309.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100309.html Memo SHELTER: The U.S. Government coordinated with the Government of Haiti, the UN, NGOs and other partners to help provide shelter to half of the 1.3 million people in need. AGRICULTURE: Last week, USAID signed an agreement with the Government of Haiti to identify USAID and its WINNER (Watershed Initiative for National Natural Environmental Resources) project as a strategic partner. INTER-AGENCY EFFORT: Since the onset of the quake, USAID has led a robust, interagency response with a centralized communications, management, and strategy development effort. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:56:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.09.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet43.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.09.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet43.pdf Fact Sheet On March 6, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and non-governmental organization (NGO) partners began the second phase of food distributions in the Port-au-Prince area. As of March 8, the second phase of distributions had reached more than 242,000 individuals. WFP plans to target 334,000 households, or approximately 2 million beneficiaries, through 45 distribution points during the second phase of distributions. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:57:19 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100305.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100305.html Memo WATER: 120 million liters of water are being provided through the Port-au-Prince piped distribution network. HEALTH: Last Wednesday, USAID donated a Federal Medical Station valued at approximately $577,000 to St. Damien Hospital in Port-au-Prince. FOOD: The United Nations World Food Program, which is supported by USAID, and nongovernmental organizations are providing emergency food aid to over two million people affected by the earthquake Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:50:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.04.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet42.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.04.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet42.pdf Fact Sheet On March 2, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported completing registration of displaced individuals at the Champs de Mars settlement site in Port-au-Prince. In total, IOM registered 5,000 families, or more than 25,000 individuals, significantly higher than the previous estimate of 3,300 families residing at the site. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:35:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.02.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFact Sheet41.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/03.02.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFact Sheet41.pdf Fact Sheet On February 26, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) confirmed plans to start the second phase of food assistance operations on March 6 rather than March 1. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:30:19 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.25.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet40.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.25.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet40.pdf Fact Sheet On February 23, USAID/OFDA donated a Field Medical Station (FMS), valued at approximately $577,000, to St. Damien hospital in Port-au-Prince, which received significant numbers of patients requiring urgent care following the earthquake. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:25:05 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100224.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/3things_100224.html Memo JOBS: As of last week, USAID-funded cash-for-work programs employed more than 13,000 people at 273 sites in Port-au-Prince and beyond. SHELTER: USAID is working to distribute plastic sheeting shelter kits to every household in need (between 240,000 and 300,000 households) by June 1 and as far in advance of the rainy season as possible. HEALTH: From January 17 to February 24, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) medical and surgical teams provided care to 9,751 patients in 31,308 patient visits. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:50:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100224.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100224.html Press Release Yesterday the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated a Federal Medical Station, valued at approximately $577,000, to St. Damien Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The pediatric hospital survived the 7.0 magnitude January 12 earthquake relatively unscathed, but was quickly overwhelmed by patients of all ages and unprepared for the numbers of adults requiring urgent care. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:24:48 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.23.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet39.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.23.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet39.pdf Fact Sheet On February 20, the final day of the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) fixed-point food distribution operation in Port-au-Prince, relief agencies distributed emergency food assistance benefiting more than 112,500 people. Since the earthquake, WFP and partners have provided emergency food assistance to more than 4.1 million people, including nearly 3 million people to date through the 16-site distribution system. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:25:05 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.19.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet38.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.19.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet38.pdf Fact Sheet On February 18, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, Special Envoy William J. Clinton, and Emergency Relief Coordinator Sir John Holmes launched the Revised Humanitarian Flash Appeal for Haiti, which estimated humanitarian assistance needs at $1.44 billion over a 12-month period, inclusive of the original $562 million appeal launched on January 15. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:52:40 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.18.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet37 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.18.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet37 Fact Sheet On February 17, relief agencies distributed emergency food assistance to approximately 109,000 people in metropolitan Port-au-Prince through seven fixed distribution sites. Since January 13, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and partners have provided emergency food assistance to an estimated 3.7 million people, including more than 2.6 million people that have received food aid through the 16-point distribution system. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:30:45 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.16.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet35.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.16.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet35.pdf Fact Sheet On February 16, relief agencies distributed emergency food assistance to approximately 116,400 people in metropolitan Port-au-Prince through seven fixed distribution sites. Since January 13, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and partners have provided emergency food assistance to an estimated 3.6 million people, including more than 2.5 million people that have received food aid through the 16-point distribution system. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:13:03 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.16.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet35.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.16.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet35.pdf Fact Sheet On February 15, relief agencies distributed emergency food assistance to approximately 120,000 people in metropolitan Port-au-Prince through seven fixed distribution sites. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:10:48 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.15.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet34.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.15.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet34.pdf Fact Sheet On February 11, the Government of Haiti (GoH) National Direction for Potable Water and Sanitation (DINEPA), in cooperation with the U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF), released the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Cluster strategy for accelerated latrine construction. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:18:07 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.14.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet33.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.14.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet33.pdf Fact Sheet On February 12, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) headquarters in Miami, Florida, to discuss U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) coordination with U.S. Government (USG) humanitarian operations in Haiti. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:31:05 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100213.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100213.html Briefing We come today in partnership and in the spirit of cooperation both to mourn the tremendous loss of life and the tremendous suffering that's been incurred from this terrible tragic earthquake on its near one month anniversary. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:23:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100212.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100212.html Briefing It has been one month now since the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, and Haiti's humanitarian crisis is far from over. The challenges remain significant, and as Haiti enters a three day period of mourning for the loss of life, the tremendous loss of life, we stand together with Haiti in mourning that loss and respectfully taking note of this tragedy. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:16:17 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.13.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet32.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.13.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet32.pdf Fact Sheet On February 12, USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) members and other key humanitarian donors met with U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator Kim Bolduc, and staff from the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to discuss gaps in sectoral programming, strategic direction, and overall coordination issues in Haiti. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:31:05 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.12.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet31.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.12.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet31.pdf Fact Sheet Beginning February 12, the Government of Haiti (GoH) is observing a three-day mourning period to mark the one-month anniversary of the earthquake. The U.N. World Food Program (WFP), following consultations with the GoH, reported no anticipated food assistance disruptions at distribution sites during the mourning period. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:48:32 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.10.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet29.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.10.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet29.pdf Fact Sheet Beginning February 12, the Government of Haiti (GoH) is observing a three-day mourning period to mark the one-month anniversary of the earthquake. The U.N. World Food Program (WFP), following consultations with the GoH, reported no anticipated food assistance disruptions at distribution sites during the mourning period. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:06:19 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.09.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet28.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.09.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet28.pdf Fact Sheet On February 6, the Government of Haiti (GoH) issued revised figures for earthquake-related deaths, injuries, and displacement, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported. The GoH recorded 212,000 deaths, more than 300,000 injuries, and more than 467,000 displaced people departing from Port-au-Prince for other locations in Haiti. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:43:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.08.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet27.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.08.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet27.pdf Fact Sheet On February 6 and 7, USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) staff, accompanied by staff from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Partners In Health, assessed humanitarian conditions in Saint-Marc, Petite Rivière, and surrounding areas in Artibonite Department. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:43:19 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.07.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet26.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.07.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet26.pdf Fact Sheet Since the earthquake, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and partners have provided emergency food assistance to approximately 1.7 million people in total, including approximately 950,000 people through a 16-site distribution system. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:17:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.06.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet25.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.06.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet25.pdf Fact Sheet On February 5, U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti and former U.S. President Bill Clinton visited Port-au-Prince to observe ongoing emergency humanitarian efforts and meet with Government of Haiti (GoH) and U.N. officials. According to media reports, the Special Envoy noted significant progress in food, shelter, and security interventions and highlighted the need for increased sanitation and health services. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:54:27 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.05.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet24.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.05.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet24.pdf Fact Sheet As of February 4, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) and partners had delivered food to approximately 1.2 million people since the earthquake response began. Of the total, WFP and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) provided more than 600,000 people in Port-au-Prince with a two-week ration of rice through the 16-site distribution system between January 31 and February 4. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:04:51 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.04.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet23.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.04.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet23.pdf Fact Sheet On February 3, Government of Haiti (GoH) Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive stated that the earthquake death toll had exceeded 200,000 people, according to international media reports. Additional figures noted by the Prime Minister included 300,000 treated injuries, 250,000 destroyed houses, and 30,000 disrupted businesses. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:38:49 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.03.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet22.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.03.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet22.pdf Fact Sheet On February 3, lead non-governmental organizations (NGOs) conducted the fourth day of food distributions in Port-au-Prince under the new fixed distribution system. In total, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) aims to provide a two-week food ration to 2 million people through 16 fixed points across the most populated areas of Port-au-Prince. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:20:44 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100202.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100202.html Press Release An orphanage here in Haiti, which we will not name in order to protect the children living there, was already providing a home to more than 150 orphans prior to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th. Now the number of children has expanded to include those who have recently been orphaned or temporarily separated from their families due to the earthquake, and that number far exceeds the facility's capacity to care for them. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:33:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.02.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet21.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.02.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet21.pdf Fact Sheet On January 30, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) launched the first systematic food distribution network in Port-au-Prince since the earthquake, working closely with the Government of Haiti (GoH) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the Food Cluster and with security provided by the U.N. Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the U.S. Military. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:38:45 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.01.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet20.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/02.01.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet20.pdf Fact Sheet With U.N. World Food Program (WFP) support, lead non-governmental organizations (NGOs) conducted the third day of food distributions in Port-au-Prince on February 2 under the new fixed distribution site system. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:49:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100202.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100202.html Briefing First, as Cheryl points out, rebuilding Haiti, first and foremost, is a partnership with the Haitian Government and we are fortunate to be working with the Haitian Government across the range of sectors that I'll describe. In most cases, it is the Government of Haiti, through coordinating systems on the ground, that is providing the specific strategic leadership about what gets done in what neighborhoods and at what pace. And that has been very important to guide the efforts of our collective response efforts but also efforts of other donors and other partners. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:32:09 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100201.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100201.html Press Release As part of the ongoing medical response to the Haiti earthquake, USAID, the agency coordinating the US Government response, announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has activated additional components of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) to help U.S. hospitals provide care to critically ill survivors. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:33:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.31.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet19.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.31.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet19.pdf Fact Sheet Relief agencies recently commenced food distributions in Port-au-Prince under the new fixed distribution point system. As a part of the new Government of Haiti (GoH)-led effort, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) provided commodities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) managed distributions, and the U.S. Military and U.N. Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) provided security escorts.). Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:23:32 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.30.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet18.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.30.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet18.pdf Fact Sheet According to the Government of Haiti (GoH) Minister of the Interior, as of January 29, more than 482,000 people had departed Port-au-Prince for secondary cities, including at least 162,500 people displaced to Artibonite; 9,000 people displaced to cities in the Central Plateau; 6,000 individuals displaced to Grand-Anse Department; and nearly 240,000 individuals displaced to other locations. Mon, 02 Feb 2010 10:21:47 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.29.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet17.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.29.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet17.pdf Fact Sheet As of January 28, the Government of Haiti (GoH) reported that more than 341,000 displaced persons had departed Port-au-Prince for locations outside the capital, including more than 133,000 individuals who had traveled to Artibonite Department and more than 55,000 people who had traveled to Grand Anse Department, according to the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART). Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:36:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/factsheets/2010/fs100129.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/factsheets/2010/fs100129.html Sector Brief In response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti Jan.12, the U.S. is expediting the delivery of medical supplies, providing critical health services, and conducting assessments to help determine health priorities as part of the international response effort. The U. S. government also is helping to plan for Haiti's long-term public health needs and harmonizing health inputs with other donors and groups led by the government of Haiti and coordinated by the Pan American Health Organization Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:08:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.28.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet16.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.28.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet16.pdf Fact Sheet As of January 27, the Government of Haiti (GoH) reported that the earthquake had killed more than 112,300 people and injured at least 196,500 others. In addition, at least 262,000 people have departed earthquake-affected areas for northern and western departments, while the estimated total number of people displaced ranges from 800,000 to 1 million individuals, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:41:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100128.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100128.html Press Release A U.S. team is on-the-ground in Haiti evaluating the status of the country's communications infrastructure and services following the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th. The team was deployed in response to a request from Director General Montàigne Marcelin of Conseil National des Télécommunications (Conatel), the communications agency in Haiti, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:47:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100127.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100127.html Briefing What my role here is, is to help coordinate the engineer effort across all the military services. Although I am in the Army, I'm working very closely with the United States Navy, the Coast Guard, the Marine Corps and the Air Force to make sure all those military forces are working together. What our goal is to, like I said, restore essentially services. The top five that we look at are ports, airfields, roads, the electrical grid, and water. As we go forward today I'd be happy to field any questions on those. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:08:39 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.27.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet15.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.27.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet15.pdf Fact Sheet According to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the international community has contributed $443 million, or 77 percent, in support of the U.N. Flash Appeal for Haiti earthquake response efforts to date. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:37:58 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/opc.html http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/opc.html General Information The United States Government is deeply concerned about the welfare of children affected by the earthquake in Haiti and has pulled together its best and most experienced child protection and care personnel from Washington and the field. Under the leadership of the US Government Special Advisor for Orphans and Vulnerable Children, this team is developing and initiating Operation Protect Children to shape and guide US Government action and to ensure that our efforts are coordinated with that of the international community and that they are implemented in close consultation with the Haitian Government. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:11:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.26.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet14.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.26.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet14.pdf Fact Sheet On January 25, the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) coordinated the donation of USAID/OFDA-funded U.S. urban search and rescue (USAR) tent supplies to the U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF) and area hospitals, including a total of seven tents to the University of Miami field hospital at the Port-au-Prince airport and the Port-au-Prince General Hospital and three tents to the Foyer L'Escale Orphanage in northern Port-au-Prince. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:17:58 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100126.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100126.html Briefing As you know, the United Nations, working with the Haitian government and its international partners, our efforts to coordinate effectively have produced a very strong collaboration. It's our shared goal to alleviate the suffering of the earthquake survivors as much as we can, as fast as possible. And in the days following the quake the focus was on responding to the acute emergency needs and that still continues. Now we're taking the steps to address the emerging health risk of the population including some million people who have been made homeless by the quake including tens of thousands of people crowded together and living under plastic sheets. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:20:32 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100126_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100126_1.html Press Release Haitian police and civilian volunteers, assisted by the U.S. military distributed more than 43,800 hand-held radios to survivors of the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake. In a collaborative effort, the team handed out self-powered radios at major distribution centers in Cite Soleil, the Presidential Palace, the Petionville Club and other affected areas throughout the city. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:28:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100126.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100126.html Press Release In response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti Jan.12, the U.S. is expediting the delivery of medical supplies, providing critical health services, and conducting assessments to help determine health priorities. The U. S. government also is helping to plan for Haiti's long-term public health needs and harmonizing health inputs with other donors and groups led by the government of Haiti and coordinated by the Pan American Health Organization. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:26:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100125_2.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100125_2.html Speech The Government of Haiti, alongside members of the international community with a deep and long-standing commitment to the people of Haiti, gathered in Montreal, Canada, on 25 January 2010. We solemnly expressed our profound sorrow for the devastating loss of life following the catastrophic earthquake that befell Haiti on 12 January 2010. As a group, we paid special tribute to the remarkable resilience, strength and courage of the Haitian people and reaffirmed our solidarity with Haiti throughout the relief, recovery and reconstruction process. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:35:19 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100125_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100125_1.html Speech It's important that we see ourselves as partners with Haiti - not patrons - that we work intensely together to produce results that can be seen and felt by the Haitians themselves. Our goal is a peaceful and prosperous future for the people of Haiti. Many of us have a great commitment to Haiti that precedes the tragedy of the earthquake, and the Obama Administration was committed to working with Haiti, and we stand ready to continue to do all that we can to help realize this better future for the Haitians. And I thank all of our partners in this effort. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:34:26 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100125.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100125.html Briefing I'm happy to be here to try to respond to some of your questions. We are trying to respond as quickly as we can to this catastrophe of biblical proportions by mustering all of the resources that the United States government can bring to bear, first on rescue leading into relief, which is where we are right now, and hopefully seamlessly into recovery. We have mobilized significant resources as quickly as we could. You never think this is going to go as fast as you would like it to go. We brought in a considerable number of people from USAID which is the lead agency as directed by the President. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:42:26 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.25.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet13.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.25.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet13.pdf Fact Sheet As of January 24, the Government of Haiti (GoH) reported that the earthquake had resulted in more than 112,000 deaths and 194,000 injuries, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). However, unconfirmed international reports indicate that the earthquake resulted in as many as 150,000 deaths. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:48:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100124.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100124.html Briefing Our priorities continue to be in several areas. Urban search and rescue. Obviously that phase is winding down. We have been on the ground, as I've mentioned before, the first U.S. team arrived on January 13th, within 24 hours of the earthquake. We still have teams on the ground. We still have presence. We still currently today have teams at Montana and small teams throughout the city. Other priorities we have obviously are food. We are working very hard to work with the World Food Program. As I've mentioned previously, the U.S. government has donated $78 million to the World Food Program during this emergency. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:26:57 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.24.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet12.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.24.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet12.pdf Fact Sheet On January 23, U.S. urban search and rescue (USAR) teams responded to a request to assist Greek and French USAR teams, resulting in the live rescue of a Haitian male from the Napoli Hotel. As of January 22, the U.N. reported that international USAR teams had rescued a total of 132 people, including 47 by U.S. USAR teams. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:38:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100124.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100124.html Press Release USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah met with Haitian President René Préval yesterday. Administrator Shah visited Haiti to meet with local officials and to monitor ongoing earthquake recovery. Administrator Shah and President Préval discussed recovery efforts and Haiti’s urgent needs. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:26:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.23.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet11.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.23.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet11.pdf Fact Sheet At 1439 hours local time, the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) reported that at least two U.S. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams were working on a possible live rescue at the Napoli Hotel - nearly 12 days after the earthquake occurred. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:27:35 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.22.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet10.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.22.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet10.pdf Fact Sheet On January 22, the USNS LUMMUS arrived in Port-au-Prince transporting USAID/OFDA-provided relief supplies, including 3,552 kitchen sets to benefit more than 17,000 individuals and 400 rolls of plastic sheeting to serve the shelter needs of 20,000 individuals, as well as water, fuel, and rubble removal equipment. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:34:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100121.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/speeches/2010/sp100121.html Briefing This is a briefing. We are doing this for the first time. This is to supplement the activities going on with the 2:00 briefing on Haiti every day, coming out of Haiti. Our intention is to supplement the information and allow us to communicate what are activities up here at the USAID Interagency Task Force and the coordinated effort of all USG resources. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:18:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.21.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet9.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/documents/01.21.10-USAID-DCHAHaitiEarthquakeFactSheet9.pdf Fact Sheet At 1145 and 1154 hours local time, the U.S. Geological Service reported magnitude 4.8 and 4.9 aftershocks southwest of Port-au-Prince. No damages or injuries were reported immediately following the impact. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:16:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2010/ma100121.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2010/ma100121.html Media Advisory Susan Reichle, the Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for USAID's Bureau of Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), will conduct a teleconference today to provide an update on ongoing relief efforts in Haiti, Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 4:00 pm ET. This is an on-the-record, teleconference briefing. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:56:32 -0500