Post by account_disabled on Feb 20, 2024 1:50:55 GMT -5
Almost a month ago, a terrible earthquake, magnitude , hit the southwest of Haiti, shaking, once again, a desperate population. The earthquake was reminiscent of a similar earthquake that left the country completely devastated eleven years ago, and from which its population is still recovering. The various impacts of the earthquake are exacerbating the pre-existing needs of thousands of Haitians. Strengthening humanitarian assistance is mandatory. Childfund Alliance - to which Educo belongs - is present through the NGOs Un Enfant Par La Main, and WeWorld . The new blow, which has seriously affected the departments of Grand'Anse, Nippes and Sud, has taken the lives of more than , people and injured more than , An estimated , people are in need of humanitarian aid , including shelter, as some , homes have collapsed and many more have been damaged. Of the victims, about , are boys and girls , according to UNICEF. The figures are very worrying if one considers that , people in the three most affected departments already needed multisector humanitarian assistance before the earthquake. The consequences of the earthquake add to the many disasters that already hit the country Haiti is dying, and so are its homes and other vital infrastructure. Basic social services are in desperate situation ; Hospitals, schools and water systems are seriously damaged. Environmental catastrophes seem to never be satiated in this Caribbean country. The terrible tremor was followed, just two days later, by the arrival of Tropical Storm Grace , causing flooding and landslides. Heavy rains hampered relief efforts and further weakened the already damaged telecommunications system.
Because of all this, Haiti is struggling, but the earthquake is one more piece of their headaches. The country is suffering from the assassination of President Jovenal Moïse, on July , and the escalation of violence by criminal gangs, which has aff Chinese Overseas Asia Number Data ected one and a half million people and displaced , Haitians since June. This entire cocktail of disasters (ongoing political crisis, socioeconomic challenges and increased violence) underlines an already complex humanitarian scenario. The list of Haitians' needs continues to grow: shelter, medical care, water and food; but for this to be covered, stocks must first be secured. Because help has been arriving but not in the best way and the health sector has spoken of terrible deficiencies. The biggest challenge for all resources to reach their destination is security . As of early September, in some remote rural areas, responders and relief supplies had yet to reach the people most in need. In addition, the education of Haitian boys and girls also receives a new setback. Just a few weeks before the new opening of schools, plans are paralyzed. Damage and destruction to schools has been extensive. Boys and girls who remained out of school due to COVID- and political and security challenges will find it very difficult to reintegrate. While collective efforts remain focused on immediate life-saving activities, it is clear that the earthquake will have lasting effects on all facets of life in the affected areas for years to come.
For displaced and homeless people, especially women and children, protection is a key concern as the risk of violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, increases. ChildFund Alliance actions in Haiti The ChildFund Alliance , one of the main international networks of child protection NGOs - of which Educo is a part - is present in the area. Together with Un Enfant Par La Main (UEPLM), which was already active in the region affected by the earthquake, and WeWorld , which supports the emergency response from Port-au-Prince and has deployed direct aid in the most affected departments, we collaborate with actions that emphasize the well-being of boys and girls and their families. These are some of the actions that are being carried out: Shelter material: distribution of tarps to families to promote warmth and insulation. Safe water: Water purification solutions (Aquatabs and JIF) are being distributed. Financial support is also given to schools and health centers for the construction of water tanks for families and communities. Food security: plants and seeds are distributed to families so that they can ensure their future maintenance. In addition, agricultural tools and rubber boots have been distributed (to facilitate small-scale cleaning). Evaluation of the impact of the earthquake on the supported schools ( severely damaged schools). Joint rapid market assessment that will provide an analysis on the functioning of local markets after the earthquake. Identification of potential synergies between sectors in the field and gaps that we can fill. Funding needs exceed the current capabilities of UN agencies and humanitarian partners to respond to both existing and new needs arising from the impact of the earthquake. Therefore, it is vital that we all collaborate with Haiti without delay.
Because of all this, Haiti is struggling, but the earthquake is one more piece of their headaches. The country is suffering from the assassination of President Jovenal Moïse, on July , and the escalation of violence by criminal gangs, which has aff Chinese Overseas Asia Number Data ected one and a half million people and displaced , Haitians since June. This entire cocktail of disasters (ongoing political crisis, socioeconomic challenges and increased violence) underlines an already complex humanitarian scenario. The list of Haitians' needs continues to grow: shelter, medical care, water and food; but for this to be covered, stocks must first be secured. Because help has been arriving but not in the best way and the health sector has spoken of terrible deficiencies. The biggest challenge for all resources to reach their destination is security . As of early September, in some remote rural areas, responders and relief supplies had yet to reach the people most in need. In addition, the education of Haitian boys and girls also receives a new setback. Just a few weeks before the new opening of schools, plans are paralyzed. Damage and destruction to schools has been extensive. Boys and girls who remained out of school due to COVID- and political and security challenges will find it very difficult to reintegrate. While collective efforts remain focused on immediate life-saving activities, it is clear that the earthquake will have lasting effects on all facets of life in the affected areas for years to come.
For displaced and homeless people, especially women and children, protection is a key concern as the risk of violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, increases. ChildFund Alliance actions in Haiti The ChildFund Alliance , one of the main international networks of child protection NGOs - of which Educo is a part - is present in the area. Together with Un Enfant Par La Main (UEPLM), which was already active in the region affected by the earthquake, and WeWorld , which supports the emergency response from Port-au-Prince and has deployed direct aid in the most affected departments, we collaborate with actions that emphasize the well-being of boys and girls and their families. These are some of the actions that are being carried out: Shelter material: distribution of tarps to families to promote warmth and insulation. Safe water: Water purification solutions (Aquatabs and JIF) are being distributed. Financial support is also given to schools and health centers for the construction of water tanks for families and communities. Food security: plants and seeds are distributed to families so that they can ensure their future maintenance. In addition, agricultural tools and rubber boots have been distributed (to facilitate small-scale cleaning). Evaluation of the impact of the earthquake on the supported schools ( severely damaged schools). Joint rapid market assessment that will provide an analysis on the functioning of local markets after the earthquake. Identification of potential synergies between sectors in the field and gaps that we can fill. Funding needs exceed the current capabilities of UN agencies and humanitarian partners to respond to both existing and new needs arising from the impact of the earthquake. Therefore, it is vital that we all collaborate with Haiti without delay.