World Vision & Working To Give - Haiti Earthquake Response

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RESPOND TO THE HAITI EARTHQUAKE

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on August 14th at 8:30am local time at a depth of around 10km. The epicenter was recorded around 12km northeast of Saint Louis-du-Sud, about 125km west of the capital Port-au-Prince.

·       2,189 people have died, and more than 12,000 are injured (as of August 19th) 

·       More than 52,000 homes are destroyed with 77,000+ homes damaged 

·       Rampant insecurity, destroyed roads, and COVID-19 challenge deployment of humanitarian aid 

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WORLD VISION'S RESPONSE IN HAITI 

World Vision has prepositioned aid to respond to a first wave of 6,000 people prioritizing the most vulnerable.  

After assessing the immediate needs, World Vision is targeting 240,000 vulnerable people with relief efforts, focused on the provision of: 

• Water and Hygiene Supplies
• Tents
• Food Assistance
• Child Protection

World Vision’s vast experience, proficient staff and strong local partnerships allows us to ensure the access of vulnerable families to humanitarian aid, while ensuring a strong logistical supply to tackle the most pressing needs of families and their children.  

“The success of our company is not based upon how much we make, but how much we are willing to give away.” This is the principal in which the founder, Matthew Holguin, has built Working to Give around. Working to Give is a for profit company that reinvests 50% into the company and the other 50% is given away to help men and women reach their God given potential." 

Support World Vision today. You can help ensure rapid delivery of lifesaving help and supplies, as well as long-term support to help vulnerable families recover. 

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WORLD VISION'S HISTORY IN HAITI

World Vision has been working in Haiti since 1979 and has 314 staff, working with children and families in communities to support access to education, health care, livelihoods and more.