- A camp has been established in the town of Fond Parisien, West Department along the Haiti–Dominican Republic border, to accommodate the repatriation of an estimated 14,000 Haitians who crossed the border following the earthquake. WHO notes the need for additional humanitarian services at the site.
- On January 30, the Government of Haiti’s National Direction for Potable Water and Sanitation (DINEPA) communicated a plan for transitioning from water tankering to increased on-site water access, including through utilization of boreholes in low-lying to areas and support for water storage and disinfection. DINEPA also recommended that the WASH Cluster provide funding to re-establish water distribution by local vendors, with a conversion to market prices over time. Continue reading Haiti Relief Update
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It is over 10 weeks since the January 12 earthquake devastated Haiti leaving more than 200,000 people dead. To date, more than 4.3 million people have received food assistance and 1.2 million people are receiving a daily water distribution from the network of government and aid agencies. CRS/Caritas Haiti earthquake response emphasizes three overarching [...] What is Interfaith Furnishings? Interfaith Furnishings is composed of volunteers from Randolph churches and provides donated furniture year round to the needy. Donations requested are unwanted furniture in good condition or financial help to defray costs. What furniture is accepted? Mattresses and all other basic furniture. Our volunteers pick up and deliver the furniture [...] |
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