Over 600 earthquake-affected children are given the chance to address their traumas at various Children’s Park locations run by the Haitian Ministry of Youth and Sport. Read more
Supporting S&D interventions in Haiti
Find out about the Sport & Development's response to the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti
Girls from the U-12 team train in the shadows of the buildings ruined by the January 12 earthquake. Over 3000 people are currently using the training field as a temporary home.
In the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Port au Prince in Haiti, many organisations involved in Sport & Development showed interest in engaging their human, financial or practical resources in this area.
The Platform has stepped in to provide information on the efforts currently underway.
Information in this section is not meant to be exhaustive.
It's meant to set the ball rolling - please add to and/or correct the information here, especially if you or someone you know is using sport as a tool to respond to the crisis in Haiti.
You can add to this section by contacting the Operating Team.
The Platform has stepped in to provide information on the efforts currently underway.
Information in this section is not meant to be exhaustive.
It's meant to set the ball rolling - please add to and/or correct the information here, especially if you or someone you know is using sport as a tool to respond to the crisis in Haiti.
You can add to this section by contacting the Operating Team.
Latest News from Haiti
Sport Solidarity for Haiti brings smiles to Haitian children
- 10 August 10 |
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The initiative has provided over 5 tons of equipment to Haiti over the last four months to allow over 35,000 children living in survivor camps to enjoy sport Read more
Volleyball helps Haitians rebuild
- 02 August 10 |
- News
Seven months after the devastating earthquake that inflicted serious physical and emotional wounds upon Haiti a local volleyball club is using the sport to lift spirits and raise hope. Read more
Fighting HIV/AIDS in Haiti
- 23 April 10 |
- News
In 2007, there were 120,000 people living with HIV in Haiti. 6,800 of these were children under the age of 14. Read more
'Sport Solidarity for Haiti' Update
- 23 April 10 |
- News
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Peace and Sport have released an update of their campaign to re-establish structured living conditions for the estimated 50,000 Haitian children living in the desperate conditions of the survivor ... Read more
New Publication: Anticipating the Future: children and young people’s voices in Haiti
- 14 April 10 |
- News
As part of Haiti’s Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Plan International, in partnership with UNICEF, initiated a consultation process with close to 1,000 children and youth throughout Haiti, to ... Read more
International Table Tennis Federation shows its support for the people of Haiti
- 09 April 10 |
- News
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has responded incredibly to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010. Read more
Coordinating Sport and Development Efforts in Haiti
- 23 March 10 |
- News
Various initiatives have been launched in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. We've developed a section devoted to these efforts, ranging from large-scale programmes to individual actions. Read more
Mifalot is going to Haiti
- 16 March 10 |
- News
Mifalot, Streetfootballworld network member is partially moving some of its experienced staff members to Haiti. Read more
Words of Thanks in Haiti
- 11 March 10 |
- News
The Haitian Table Tennis Association (HTTA) issued a letter of thanks to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), acknowledging the ITTF support after the earthquake that struck Haiti. Read more
Are you involved in Haiti?
Contact the Operating Team and let us know about your involvement in Haiti.
