January 12, 2020, marks 10 years since Haiti was devastated by an earthquake, killing more than 230,000 people and injuring 300,000. Since then, The Salvation Army has worked alongside Haitians helping to strengthen and rebuild their communities. “People were running, crying and screaming,” says Natasha, recalling the horror of that day. “As clouds of dust  […]

On October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew struck southwestern Haiti destroying close to 200,000 homes and leaving 14 million people in need of humanitarian aid. The Salvation Army was on the ground in Haiti immediately, providing basic food items and treatment through its clinic to people who were injured. As the extent of the devastation became  […]

The Salvation Army in Haiti is providing food and support to people who have been forced from their homes by Hurricane Matthew, the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean in a decade. The full extent of the disaster is only now becoming clear, with more than 400 people known to have lost their lives. Much  […]

Haiti is still struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake on January 12, 2010 that killed more than 250,000 people and crippled the nation's infrastructure. Six years later, The Salvation Army continues to work alongside Haitians to strengthen their communities. “On January 12, 2016, to mark the sixth anniversary of the earthquake, The Salvation Army  […]

More than five years after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, The Salvation Army continues to provide survivors with new homes, employment skills, agricultural and livelihood support. Due to the generosity of Canadians, The Salvation Army in the Canada and Bermuda territory has: built 114 permanent, earthquake resistant, houses, with more in process, provided  […]

Today marks the five-year anniversary of the earthquake that killed over 300,000 Haitians. The Salvation Army continues to improve the lives of those affected. Located an hour and 20 minutes from Port-au-Prince, is The Salvation Army Vocational Training School in Luly.  Adult students, both male and female, receive business training and skills development.  The ultimate  […]

The earthquake that ripped through Haiti on January 12, 2010, was one of the top five deadliest disasters in history, claiming more than 250,000 lives. Nearly four years after the earthquake, while media attention on Haiti has significantly diminished, The Salvation Army continues to identify the most vulnerable people and help them move forward with  […]