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It is estimated that for every child killed as a result of violent conflict, three are injured and permanently impaired (IFRC Disasters Report 2007)
Read about CBM's Inclusive Emergency Response

2010 Haiti earthquake

On January 12th 2010, Haiti was struck by an earthquake. Both the immediate and the long-term effects were enormous. CBM, with 30 years of experience in the country, was involved in the initial emergency phase and is continuing to support partners as they rebuild for the future.

A young man holding a prosthetic leg, surrounded by interested children

Haiti two years later - CBM engagement continues

CBM working with the local organisations to build expertise and independence two years after the 2010 earthquake

Image shows a large group of people (about 20, including several wheelchair users) receiving large plastic containers. The setting is outside, under trees.

CBM helps prevent spread of cholera in Haiti

CBM Haiti has distributed 12,000 cholera prevention kits and conducted public education on proper hygiene practicies to help prevent the spread of cholera

A football team lined up. All of the players have amputation and many are using crutches.

Haitian football commemorates earthquake

Two teams of players with disabilities took to the field in a football match in Haiti to commemorate the 2010 earthquake

Haiti earthquake – Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to all your questions about the 2010 Haiti earthquake and CBM's response to it

Nine-year-old Rodenson smiles broadly for the camera

Rodenson's story

A modern day story of a true hero who saved his sister and sacrificed his dream

Ten year old Washline listens during a lesson in her fifth grade class in the Carrefour neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. Washline broke her left hip and femur when a wall of her house fell on her during the Jan 12, 2010 Haiti earthquake

Washline's story

A year ago Washline feared she might lose her left leg, today she is running and playing with her friends thanks to CBM

Haiti - One year later

The situation in Haiti, one year after the earthquake which struck on January 12, 2010

A young boy with one leg amputated playing soccer/football (as goalkeeper). He has a metal prosthetic leg and has thrown his crutches to the ground to save the ball.

Sebastian's story

One year after a devastating earthquake claimed his right leg and the life of his mother, Sebastian's life is finally getting back on track

Relatives of cholera sufferers wait for news outside a hospital in the town of Saint Marc

Haiti cholera outbreak

Health officials are responding to a cholera outbreak in Haiti - CBM has no programmes in the affected area and is monitoring the situation

Magolie lying on a bed in a tent receiving physiotherapy

'Antennas' in Haiti

CBM supports community based healthcare centres in Haiti that assist people with injuries and disabilities to receive the help they need

Eight-year-old Sebastion - an above-knee amputee using crutches - negotiates rubble-strewn tracks in Haiti

Haiti - six months on

On January 12, Haiti was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. Since day one CBM has been helping those in need.

$Nine-year old Washline fractured her femur during the January earthquake, but now she is healthy and back in schoo$

Catching up with Washline - Haiti six months on

Nine year old Washline suffered a broken femur during the earthquake, but now she is healthy and back in school

Ten-year old Fara and her three-year old brother Stefan sit in a wheelchair provided by CBM

A sister's love – Haiti six months on

In the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, ten-year old Fara has become the main care-giver to her three-year old brother Stefan

Salomon having his leg wound cleaned and dressed, Port-au-Prince, after the earthquake which hit Haiti on 12 January 2010.

Haiti Earthquake - Salomon's Story

Salomon came to the Antenne Handicap with a leg wound. His whole body is covered with dirt and his clothes are muddy brown and tattered.

$Washline had a femur fracture treated with an internal fixator and still needs crutches to walk. Port-au-Prince after the earthquake which hit Haiti on 12 January 2010.$