This report spans the Red Cross Red Crescent operations from January 2010 to November 2011, with a focus on the second year of the operations, marking the end of the prolonged emergency phase and a transition into more sustainable, community-driven solutions.
The emergency distributions of tarpaulins, hygiene kits and safe drinking water that dominated the Red Cross Red Crescent operation during the first year have given way to financial support to small businesses, vocational training to help people back into the job market, a large camp decongestion programme offering rental support and relocation grants, and the provision of transitional shelters to tens of thousands of people.
The winding down of relief distributions in 2011 marks the end of one chapter but the story of Haiti’s recovery is far from over. Basic humanitarian needs remain for many of Haiti’s most vulnerable communities, including the thousands who remain in camps. Supporting families to move home is a priority but this will take time and the needs of the most vulnerable must not be forgotten.
Through 2012 and beyond, the Red Cross Red Crescent remains committed to continuing to work side by side with local communities to build resilience, strengthen recovery and protect livelihoods.
