Haiti, one year on

Sunday, January 23, 2011

As Salam Safar,

Twelve months ago a powerful earthquake struck Haiti. 200,000 people died and 1.5 million were made homeless. The massive tremor destroyed everything from schools and hospitals to government buildings and the presidential palace.

The earthquake affected 3.8 million people and the country continues to face substantial challenges With your support, Islamic Relief is working to help thousands Haitians to rebuild their lives. How many people have your donations helped so far?

• Emergency shelter:.................... 4,700
• Water and food:......................... 6,000
• Household and kitchen items:...7,200
• Washing facilities:..................... 5,700
• Provision of jobs:........................1,820
• Vocational training:.....................180
• Transitional family shelter:..........1,320
• Cholera prevention:.................... 5,000
• School repair:.............................. 2,500 children

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Please donate to our Haiti appeal.