Haiti earthquake 2021

ActionAid’s emergency teams responded to a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck south-western Haiti on Saturday 14 August, 2021.

Over 2,000 people died, more than 12,000 were injured and around 26,000 people were displaced. The worst-affected areas were Grand’Anse, Nippes, and Sud, where the earthquake damaged dozens of health facilities and more than a thousand school buildings.

There was significant damage to homes, roads and infrastructure as heavy rains, flooding, and landslides followed just two days after the earthquake struck .

This earthquake was higher in magnitude than the 2010 Haiti earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands of people. 

ActionAid responded to those most in need in rural communities in Grand’Anse, in the municipalities of Jérémie and Roseaux. We provided families with first aid emergency kits, tarpaulins, water, cash for food and shelter, hygiene kits, buckets with taps and essential kitchen items.

The Haiti Earthquake Appeal is now closed. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported the campaign. You can help us stay prepared for emergencies like this in the future by donating to our Emergencies Actions Fund.