February: Hear from staff and survivors in Haiti

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Letter from the editor

I’m sure you are aware of the recent tragic events in Haiti. Several of the communities we work in were severely affected, and we are still assessing the full extent of the toll, both physical as well as psychological, on children.

Plan is one of the biggest international organizations in Haiti. We have been working there for 36 years, and have over 140 staff in 10 offices reaching more than 46,000 children. Despite their own losses, staff are working to provide emergency aid to survivors and we expect to play a significant part in the relief and long-term recovery programs.

Tens of thousands of sponsors and donors around the world are helping to make our relief efforts possible. Your contributions have helped provide girls and boys in Haiti with shelter, food, and basic necessities. Your concern and outpouring of support have brought inspiration and motivation. Thank you.

If you are the sponsor of a Haitian child, you are undoubtedly anxious for news of the child's status. Our staff are focused on bringing the basics of care and assistance to the children in the communities where we work and cannot follow up on individual children at this time. Please know that we will continue to provide updates as we receive information and will contact sponsors directly if we receive any news about specific sponsored children.

In the meantime, you can call us with your questions Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM — 6:30 PM ET at 1-800-556-7918.

Stories from Haiti

Keeping children in Haiti safe from child traffickers - VIDEO
Haitians, like Marline, are helping Plan take the lead in the fight to protect orphans and other vulnerable children at risk of trafficking after the Haiti quake.
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'I thought it was the end of the world' — VIDEO
Despite having lost homes, family and friends, Plan Haiti staff continue to work to help children and families affected by the earthquake. Here is what they have to say.
Watch their interviews>>


Young volunteers boost Haiti's earthquake response - VIDEO
Young students who have lost their homes, friends and loved ones in the earthquake are helping Plan Haiti staff get much-needed aid to 20,000 people across the ravaged Croix-des-Bouquets district.
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Johnny's story
Johnny lost his mother and two sisters in the Haiti earthquake. He tells of his struggle to find shelter, get money and go to school.
Read Johnny's story>>


Live reports from Haiti — a blog
Read updates from Haiti by Plan staff in the field.
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