Post Conflict Projects

In Haiti, as it is in most parts of the world, water is more and more becoming a scarce resource in spite of the fact that the world is virtually covered with water. The world's supply of fresh water is running out. Already one person in five has no access to safe drinking water according to a BBC special report . Many organisations and even individuals are trying to put in their share to resolve this problem. Here's an example of how it is being done in a remote area in Haiti called Paillant. To read the article in English. Lissez l'article en français.

La MINUSTAH a procédé à l’inauguration d’un hangar près du bord de mer de la ville des Cayes (Sud), le 27 février dernier. Cette nouvelle construction permettra l’entreposage des marchandises ainsi que l’embarquement et le débarquement des passagers dans les villes côtières de cette région du pays. Lissez l'ensemble de cet article .

More than 24 hours after the collapse of La Promesse College in Port-au-Prince, several actors continue removing debris in search of possible survivors but the biggest challenge consists of removing the debris without aggravating the situation. As of today, 11 November, more than 80 students and adults have already been reported dead and another 150 injured. "Last night we were sure there were still seven children alive. We got one of them but we have lost all signs of the other six being alive," President Preval said after one of his visits to the scene of the said disaster. "Some say they might be sleeping. Others believe they have died." Lire cet article en français

The humanitarian organisations have put together their support for the victims of typhoons Hanna et Ike in Gonaïves. On 9 September, a private cargo ship, renamed "Tree Rivers of Grand'Anse", arrived at the ports of the Cité de l'indépendance loaded with 400 tons of various supplies and equipment. Once at the quay, containers were immediately unloaded. Those of the World Food Programme (WFP) contained ten (10) tons of enriched flour, two (2) tons of black beans, two (2) tons of oil and ten (10) tons of rice. It also transported trucks of fuel and construction equipment for MINUSTAH (United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti). The ship also delivered 200,000 litres of potable water and 27,000 hygiene kits sent by UNICEF. The vehicles of Médecins sans frontières (MSF) containing medicines and other emergency medical materials as well as a vehicle for the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) were also found on board. " It is important that by the end o...

Among the victims of the recent typhoons which have swept over the region of Artibonite, between 02 to 07 September, the women and the children represent not only a group not only important but whic falls amongst the most fragile, together with the elderly people. To protect them from the diverse types of dangers in which they are exposed, a number of actions have been undertaken specifically in their favour. In the office of the NGO CARE, located in the Gattereau district of Gonaïves, many of those seriously affected by the recent typhoons wait for the water to subside so that they may take back their homes. This temporary shelter is the largest in this area devastated by typhoons Hanna and Ike. It is occupied by almost 4000 displaced persons but what worries most of those who visit is the number of children who obviously have been left on their own. Lire cet article en français.

In following an erratic trajectory, tropical storm Hanna has surprised more than one. Contrary to meteorological forecasts, the storm has heavily hit Haiti, leaving in its wake more than 60 dead and flooding several regions of the country. But beyond the serious results registered, Hanna has brought to the fore the deficiency of the civil protection system. This Wednesday, 3 September, the storm commenced along the North coast of Haiti. However, the rains and the storm were also expected in the other regions of the country. The government, thus, maintains red alert and continues to warn the population of the threats of violents storms, flooding and landslides. Lire cet article en français.

Tuesday, 2 September, several regions of the country woke up under water. And Haiti counts again its deaths. At least 17 people have already died following the floods caused by torrential rains accompanying the tropical storm Hanna. Gonaïves town has been to date the most affected. The tropical storm has caused the death of 10 people in this region situated 152 km from Port-au-Prince. Lire cet article en français: