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There are 71 Habitat affiliates across Canada, including Iqaluit?
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Habitat for Humanity Responds in Haiti On January 12, 2010, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti - approximately 20 km west of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Thousands of buildings and homes were destroyed. Millions of people were affected, and more than 1 million people were left displaced or homeless.
Habitat’s Response in Haiti Habitat for Humanity is implementing immediate relief efforts, addressing long-term shelter solutions for low-income families. Habitat has set the bold goal of serving 50,000 earthquake-affected families in the next five years.
Based on current information and past experience with international disasters, Habitat is planning a multiphase strategy response:
1) Relief – Emergency Shelter Kits
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| Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 April 2010 ) |
