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On Saturday 14th August, Haiti was hit by a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake
Buildings have been flattened. At least 80,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed - that number is likely to soar in the coming days. Hospitals already under strain from COVID-19 are overwhelmed.
With Haiti in the path of Tropical Storm Grace, survivors of the earthquake are facing strong winds, driving rain, flooding and mudslides.
The earthquake hit Haiti early in the morning and it hit hard. Right now, almost a million people need support. We know that will include shelter. Our teams are working round the clock to understand how to get the right aid to people in Haiti, and the approach of Storm Grace only increases the urgency. The rubble of a disaster zone is no place to shelter from a tropical storm, let alone try and continue rescuing survivors. We will do everything we can to reach vulnerable communities after they have suffered so much. - Alice Jefferson, ShelterBox Head of Responses
With your support, we can help. Fundraise today to allow us to deliver life-saving shelter and other essential items to those in the most need, in Haiti and around the world.
£7 could buy a blanket, providing much needed comfort and warmth.
£30 could provide a cooking set allowing families to safely cook their own meals
£47 could provide a water filter enabling families to produce clean and safe drinking water
£69 could provide a selection of hard-wearing tools and materials in the form of a shelter kit, helping a family to begin rebuilding their home.
Your support right now will help families impacted by this disaster and others around the world.
To find out more about ShelterBox's work in Haiti, see our website.
To find digital resources to support your fundraising, take a look here.