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One year on from Hurricane Matthew, Haiti's children still incredibly vulnerable to disasters – UNICEF

One year on from Hurricane Matthew, Haiti's children still incredibly vulnerable to disasters – UNICEF

Oct 06, 2017, at 04:50 am

New York, Oct 5(Just Earth News): One year has passed since Hurricane Matthew made landfall in southwest Haiti – leaving terrible destruction in its wake – but children and adolescents on the island still remain highly vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters and extreme weather events, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned.

Three months after Hurricane Matthew, 1.5 million Haitians face hunger – UN agencies report

Three months after Hurricane Matthew, 1.5 million Haitians face hunger – UN agencies report

Jan 19, 2017, at 01:43 pm

New York, Jan 19 (Just Earth News): While the number of Haitians facing hunger in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew has declined steadily in the three months since the deadly storm ripped through the tiny island nation, more than 1.5 million people nevertheless remain food insecure, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

In storm-hit Haiti, ‘physical rehabilitation and psycho-social support go hand-in-hand’ – UNESCO

In storm-hit Haiti, ‘physical rehabilitation and psycho-social support go hand-in-hand’ – UNESCO

Nov 23, 2016, at 12:16 pm

New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Hurricane Matthew disrupted education in Haiti for more than 100,000 children, affecting some 770 schools, 150 of which are still being used as shelters, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which is working to restore education – one of the vital signs of recovery after a natural disaster.

One month after Hurricane Matthew, needs in Haiti remain ‘vast,’ UN reports

One month after Hurricane Matthew, needs in Haiti remain ‘vast,’ UN reports

Nov 05, 2016, at 01:32 pm

New York, Nov 5 (Just Earth News): As Haiti struggles to recover from the massive destruction wrought by Hurricane Matthew, which pummelled the tiny island one month ago on Friday, the United Nations warned that while its seems as if “the world has moved on,” Haiti’s needs are vast, exemplified by the nearly 600,000 children being stalked by disease, hunger and malnutrition and in need of assistance.

In wake of Hurricane Matthew, UN to deliver food for 180,000 people in hard-hit eastern Cuba

In wake of Hurricane Matthew, UN to deliver food for 180,000 people in hard-hit eastern Cuba

Oct 13, 2016, at 12:54 pm

New York, Oct 13 (Just Earth News): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is working with the Cuban Government to provide food for 180,000 people in hard-hit eastern areas of the island as they cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.