(OTTAWA, January 11, 2012) – Two years after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, the Canadian Red Cross continues to help earthquake survivors rebuild and recover. Efforts have shifted from immediate life-saving assistance to long-term recovery to ensure communities can build a stronger and healthier future.
Shelter remains the top humanitarian priority for Canadian Red Cross teams. To date, more than 5, 700 earthquake and hurricane resistant homes have been constructed, providing essential stability and protection to 28, 500 of Haiti’s most vulnerable people.