Haiti Update: Tent Schools Now Open

Earthquake-affected children in Haiti have recently resumed classes in large tent schools provided through the ACT Alliance. Photo: Maria Havela, ACT

Haiti Update: Tent Schools Now Open

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Earthquake-affected people in Haiti continue to receive support from PWS&D through the Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance. In recent weeks, 22 large tent schools allowed 4,000 students to resume classes in Leogane, a region in which 95% of the schools were destroyed or badly damaged. Teachers are being trained to help children get access to education and overcome from trauma they experienced during the earthquake and its aftermath.

Your Help is Needed for Long-term Recovery

To date, Presbyterians in Canada have given nearly $1.5 million to support Haiti relief through PWS&D. Long-term efforts are focusing on livelihood restoration, trauma counselling and the rebuilding of homes. Your prayerful and financial support is making sure we can continue on the long road to recovery and rehabilitation.

You can make a donation online, through your church, by mailing a cheque to the office or calling PWS&D at 1-800-619-7301, ext. 291. Please mark all donations "Haiti Relief." Thank you for your generous support.

Girls study at their desks in large tent schools.
Photo: Maria Havela, ACT

Children studying in a tent school.
Photo: Maria Havela, ACT

Presbyterian World Service & Development is the development and relief agency of The Presbyterian Church in Canada.